Category Archives: Local News
Texico man arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy on drug charges
A 45-year-old Texico man faces new drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle. Michael Glenn, Junior was ...
Mar 16, 2022
Greater Salem Area Foundation and Mission Salem announce Evening of Honors Award Recipients
The Greater Salem Area Foundation and Mission Salem have announced this year's Evening of Honors award recipients. The Evening of Honors recognizes the significant community contributions of individua...
Mar 16, 2022
Two charged following execution of search warrant on their home
Two Centralia residents have been formally charged in Marion County Court with felony drug offenses following execution of a search warrant on their home. 50-year-old John Willis and 32-year-old Saman...
Mar 16, 2022 John Willis (left) and Samantha Horton (right).
Police Beat for Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 45-year-old Odin resident on drug charges and on a outstanding federal US Marshal's warrant. Walter Henson of Laclede Avenue is accused of possession of methamphetamin...
Mar 16, 2022
Centralia woman pleads guilty to aggravated battery to a nurse
A 26-year-old Centralia woman has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to aggravated battery to a nurse. Nikkita Campbell of North Elm admitted to striking a nurse at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital i...
Mar 16, 2022
Suburban Chicago police fatally shoot man who stabbed cop
CREST HILL, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say officers in a Chicago suburb fatally shot a man after he stabbed and seriously wounded an officer during a confrontation as police responded to a domestic call....
Mar 16, 2022
No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
CHICAGO (AP) - A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against the Chicago police officers who chased and fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez during foot pursuits w...
Mar 16, 2022
South Central FFA Press Release FFA Week 2022
The South Central FFA Chapter had a very eventful National FFA Week. The Chapter completed multiple community service activities and hosted many events throughout the duration of the week, and beyond,...
Mar 16, 2022 South Central FFA “Greenhands”,
Illinois State FFA Secretary Gracie Murphy, and Chapter Officers; after completing the Greenhand Workshop. Pictured Back Row (Lto R): Evan Hoover, Marnada Donoho, Wyatt Iler, Colton Smith, Emma Jenne, Gracie Murphy (State FFA Secretary), Brandt Hiestand, Dennis
Wollin, Carter Holmes. Front Row (L to R): Raylee Green, Kelsey Dippold, Keira Langley, Alec Langley, Eli Arenas, and Morgan Robb
Six new honorees named into Odin High School Hall of Fame
The fifth Odin High School Hall of Fame event was held over the weekend, and it turned out to be the biggest crowd to attend any prior event. Six new honorees joined the Hall of Fame ranks. Marge Deck...
Mar 16, 2022 Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Franklin Park students complete record breaking canned food drive
The Franklin Park canned food drive easily surpassed all past record with the equivalent of 15,230 canned food items collected. The last actual canned food drive before COVID collected around 8,000 ca...
Mar 16, 2022
