Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Hardees Abruptly Closes For Good
The Centralia Hardees has permanently closed. Employees were unaware that the restaurant was shutting down until officials of the franchisee, Superior Star, arrived on Thursday and announced the immed...
24m ago
Salem Police Arrest One, Another Taken to Hospital Following Bar Fight
Salem Police arrested one man for battery, and another man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries following a fight at the Pour House Bar on West Main at Selmaville Road. Salem Police rep...
31m ago
Two Injured in West McCord Street Crash in Centralia
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on West McCord in front of the Casey's General Store on Thursday afternoon. Centralia Police say a car driven by 68-year-old Patricia Lane of North Main ...
33m ago
Police Beat for Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Salem Police arrested 58-year-old Michael Thompson of Cottonwood Village in Salem for alleged possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. The arrest occurred at his home, where police had b...
36m ago
Central City librarian named 'Friend of Education' by Illinois Principal's Association
The Central City Grade School Volunteer Librarian has been selected for the 2025 Illinois Principals Association Kaskaskia Region 'Friend of Education' award. Ann McCullum was looking for a place to v...
21h ago Central City librarian Ann McCullum.
Democratic congressional candidate looks to challenge Mike Bost on meeting the needs of southern Illinois
One of the candidates featured at the Southern Illinois Democratic Candidate Reception on Thursday was Julie Fortier, who is seeking to challenge incumbent Mike Bost to represent Illinois' 12th congre...
21h ago Julie Fortier, Democratic candidate for Illinois' 12th congressional district, speaks at the Southern Illinois Democrat Candidate Reception on Thursday. Photo by Austin Williams.
US Senate candidate stops in Centralia on his way to visit every county in Illinois
Kevin Ryan is a public school teacher, Marine Corps veteran, and one of several candidates in a crowded Democratic primary race for the US Senate seat that will be vacated by retiring senator Dick Dur...
22h ago Democratic US Senate candidate Kevin Ryan speaks at the Southern Illinois Democratic Candidate Reception at Castle Ridge on Thursday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Police Beat for Thursday, December 5th, 2025
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 55-year-old Marjorie Woodward of Hoots Chapel Road in Salem on an outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear warrant. Centralia Police arrested 34-yea...
22h ago
Bond County man sentenced to 26 years in prison on child pornography and weapons charge
A 44-year-old Pocahontas man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison in Bond County Court at Greenville on child pornography and weapons charges. The case against Kyle Bradbury is part of Attorney Ge...
22h ago Blogtrepreneur / CC
Centralia Man Formally Charged in Child Porn Case; Order Held Without Bond
A 39-year-old Centralia man has been ordered held without bond after being charged in Marion County Court on Friday with four Class X counts of dissemination of child pornography. Thomas Jones of the ...
22h ago
