Category Archives: Local News
Captain Jeff Day promoted to Centralia's new Fire Chief
City Manager Kory Smith has announced that a conditional appointment has been offered to Centralia Fire Captain Jeff Day to be the department's next fire chief. Day has been serving as Acting Fire Chi...
Jun 17, 2022 File photo: Centralia Fire Chief Jeff Day.
Central City man escapes injury when large tree falls on rear of house smashing it
A Central City man was able to walk out of his home after a large tree fell across the back of his home destroying it during the severe thunderstorms that crossed the area around six Friday morning. C...
Jun 17, 2022 Rear of Central City home is crushed when a large tree pulled out of the ground during a severe thunderstorm Friday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Salem and Centralia Police communications centers able to handle large call volume following severe weather
The Salem and Centralia 911 answering centers were flooded with calls after severe thunderstorms passed through the Marion County area on Friday morning. Both Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds and Cent...
Jun 17, 2022 Scary Side of Earth / CC
3 pm Power outage update: Ameren calling out of state crews to help get electricity back on; Tri-County down to about 200 without power
Ameren Illinois is now estimating it will take up to Saturday evening to get power restored to all customers in Centralia following damage caused by severe thunderstorms Friday morning. Ameren's Brian...
Jun 17, 2022 Tree pulled out of the ground by the wind north of Odin. Photo by Sheri Uchitjil.
Governor says trip to New Hampshire isn't about running for President
Governor JB Pritzker is raising some eyebrows with upcoming trips to the northeast including New Hampshire. The trips and planned events have some wondering if the Governor is thinking about a run for...
Jun 17, 2022
Centralia man's truck hit by falling tree on Moonglow Road
Centralia Police say a 61-year-old Centralia man escaped with apparent minor injuries after his pickup truck was struck by a large tree as he was driving southbound down the 1600 block of Moonglow Roa...
Jun 17, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies break up burglary in process
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 28-year-old Sandoval man after breaking up a burglary in progress early Friday morning. Initial reports indicate Michael Flanigan of Isle Street w...
Jun 17, 2022
Centralia to help residents with clearing trees and limbs following morning storms
The City of Centralia will be helping residents collect downed trees and tree limbs from the Friday morning line of severe thunderstorms. You are asked to place any limbs you have from your property a...
Jun 17, 2022 A large tree damaged on South Elm Street in Centralia duirng the June storm. Photo by Chad Wilderman.
Juneteenth Celebration set for Laura Leake Park in Centralia on Saturday
A Juneteenth Celebration is set for Saturday in Laura Leake Park in Centralia. Juneteenth Chair Malaya Downey is inviting everyone to come to enjoy a free day in the park. "We'll have a vendor market ...
Jun 17, 2022 Juneteenth committee recognized at this week's Centralia City Council meeting.
Left to right: Eric Collins (Entertainment Co-Chair), Malaya Downey (Committee Chair), Cathy O'Neal-Windom (Finance Chair), Marla Webster (Family Activities Chair), Timothia Reid (Vendor Committee Co-Chair), Makalia Atkins (Finance Co-Chair), Spring Thomas (Juneteenth Volunteer)
Marion County Property Tax Bills are in the mail
Marion County property tax bills are in the mail. The total amount of Marion County Real Estate taxes billed for 2021 payable in 2022 is $40,527,909. That's up three percent or $1,193,901 more than wh...
Jun 16, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC
