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Only 11 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths were reported to the Marion County Health Department over the past four days beginning with New Year’s Day. The health department reports none...

BUNKER HILL, Ill. (AP) - Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of Bunker Hill says he is resigning later this month to become an adviser to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Manar said Monday he will step down ...

A 48-year-old Odin woman was formally charged in Marion County Court Monday with misdemeanor aggravated assault after allegedly chasing a man while armed with a knife and threatening to kill him. Bond...

A 21-year-old rural Salem man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with criminal sexual abuse, unlawful use of a weapon, and possession of meth following a weekend traffic stop. Hayden Wim...

Yvonne “Bonnie” Richeson, age 80, of Odin, formerly of Sandoval passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. After receiving an Ass...

Charles Watson, 86, of Irvington, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Charles was known for his hard work and dedication working for the Illinois ...

Thomas "Tom" M. Cagle, 82, of Centralia, passed away, Sunday, January 3, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved spending time with his ...

Centralia Police say 20 to 30 homes on the city’s southeast side had to be evacuated early Monday morning when a pressure relief valve on the Ameren Natural Gas system began allowing gas to esca...

A 60-year-old Peru, Indiana woman was injured in an SUV-semi crash on Interstate 70 in Fayette County Sunday afternoon. State Police say a preliminary investigation indicates Kari Lynn Stephens was tr...

Michael Anthony Meyer, 67, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:33 pm January 2, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Michael loved his wife, kids, and grandkids dearly....