Category Archives: Local News
Cars and Coffee attracts crowd of classic vehicles and people to First Baptist Church in Salem
The first ever Cars and Coffee at the First Baptist Church in Salem over the weekend drew a good crowd of both classic vehicles and those looking them over. Dale Helpingstine organized the event. R...
Oct 12, 2020
Centralia City Council looks to extend outdoor dining
The Centralia City Council Tuesday night will be asked to extend outside dining options through the end of the year for restaurants due to continuing indoor dining limitations as a result of COVID-19....
Oct 12, 2020
Monday is Columbus Day, a holiday for some
Monday is Columbus Day which means some government offices and financial institutions will be closed. Most federal, state, and county offices will be closed. Most schools will also take the day off. C...
Oct 11, 2020
Centralia sets Fall Clean-up week for October 19th-23rd
The City of Centralia has announced this year's fall city-wide cleanup event is scheduled for Monday, October 19th through Friday, October 23rd, 2020. This curbside pickup service is provided by the C...
Oct 11, 2020
Four now charged in connection with September Olney murder
Photo: Dale Boatman (ISP) The Richland County State’s Attorney filed charges against a fourth person on Saturday in connection with the September 6th murder of 19-year-old Kyle Johnson of Olney....
Oct 11, 2020
Police Beat for Sunday, October 11th, 2020
A 32-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for violation of bail bond and theft. Nathan Page of South Maple was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on final char...
Oct 11, 2020
East St. Louis students lacking internet for remote learning
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - Countless parents in East St. Louis say they are relying on limited resources while struggling to gain internet access to help their children participate in remote learning...
Oct 11, 2020
Trial set for Lincoln reenactor accused in child porn case
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) - A northwestern Illinois man known for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to go on trial in December on child pornography and prostitution charges. Sixty-three-year-old...
Oct 11, 2020
IDPH reports new COVID-19 deaths in Marion and Fayette Counties
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting new COVID-19 deaths in Marion and Fayette Counties. The department reports a female in her 80s has died in Marion County. She is the county’...
Oct 10, 2020
Police Beat for Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Salem Police have arrested a 37-year-old Salem woman for felony retail theft at the Salem Walmart Store on Friday after she allegedly was attempting to take about $600 in jewelry from the store. Nicol...
Oct 10, 2020
