Category Archives: Local News
16-year-old indicted for murder in fatal school stabbing
A grand jury indicted a 16-year-old girl for murder in the fatal stabbing of another teenager outside a Springfield high school. Sangamon County State's Attorney Dan Wright says the girl, who was 15 a...
Apr 14, 2022 Tom Britt / CC
Talk of race, sex in schools divides Americans: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans are deeply divided over how much children in K-12 schools should be taught about racism and sexuality. That's according to a new poll from the University of Chicago Harris ...
Apr 14, 2022
Wamac to host 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday
Wamac Mayor Butch Mathis, Jr. says everything is ready for the 12th Annual Centralia area Easter Egg Hunt that will take place at one Sunday afternoon at the Wamac Park. Mathis is extremely happy that...
Apr 14, 2022 Wamac Easter Bunny at drive through Egg Hunt last year.
Centralia man pleads not guilty to Dustin Rhynes murder
A 31-year-old Centralia man returned from a federal prison in New Jersey to face first-degree murder charges in connection with the 2015 shooting death of then 24-year-old Dustin Rhynes has entered a ...
Apr 14, 2022
Salem CILA resident found fit to stand trial on attempted murder and other charges
Judge Mark Stedelin has found a 34-year-old CILA resident from a home on Schroeder Drive in Salem fit to stand trial on attempted murder, armed violence, and aggravated battery charges. Tyler Watson w...
Apr 14, 2022 Tyler Watson
Centralia PBW celebrates 95th birthday
The Centralia Business and Professional Women's organization celebrated its 95th birthday during a dinner last night that recognized their past members and activities. Four Presidents outlined a long ...
Apr 14, 2022 Many of the past Presidents of the Centralia BPW were in attendance at the organization's 95th Birthday Celebration. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia man gets three year prison term on felony drug charge
A 37-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison after his probation was revoked for possession of a controlled substance. Joshua Fleming of South Hickory Grove had earlier plea...
Apr 14, 2022
Mt Vernon man faces terrorism-related charges for allegedly making bomb threats
A 21-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been charged with six counts of terrorism for making a false threat in Jefferson County Court in connection with recent bomb threats. Raymond Needy is accused of makin...
Apr 13, 2022
Slow arriving supplies delay major renovations at Marion County buildings
Marion County Board Building Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engle says slow arriving materials needed for major renovation work at the Marion County Courthouse, Public Service Building and Law Enforcem...
Apr 13, 2022
Heinzmann Road and Church Road bridge projects move forward
The Marion County Board Tuesday night approved expending $250,000 in federal matching funds to be used for reconstruction of the Heinzmann Road between the Route 161 Extension and the Kell Road. The c...
Apr 13, 2022 Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick
