Category Archives: Local News
Centralia residents are reminded of rules governing golf carts and UTV's
The City of Centralia is reminding residents with golf carts and UTV's you must be registered and hold a valid permit prior to operation on city streets. The permitted vehicles are only able to be ope...
Jun 03, 2022 m01229 / CC
Centralia woman charged with stealing nearly $1,400 through Facebook Pay
A 42-year-old Centralia woman has been charged with three counts of felony theft for allegedly sending nearly $1,400 to herself from another person's phone that had Facebook Pay hooked to her debit ca...
Jun 03, 2022 Book Catalog / CC
New felony drug and weapons charges filed in Marion County Court
Two men face new drug charges while another faces a new weapons charge that were filed Thursday in Marion County Court. 34-year-old Timothy Burton of North Beech in Centralia was charged with possessi...
Jun 03, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Fayette County Clerk says those in Laclede Township and Vandalia 2 will vote in same place as the past
Fayette County Clerk Jessica Barker says a printing error on new voter registration cards shows voters in Laclede Township and Vandalia Two should vote in St. Elmo. Barker reports that is incorrect an...
Jun 03, 2022
Salem's Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
The City of Salem's Family Fun Day in the Park is set for Saturday. Salem Recreation and YMCA Director Jed Casburn says a number of activities are planned. "We've got our youth fishing derby starting ...
Jun 03, 2022
GOP hopefuls say guards, mental health keys to stop attacks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor support armed guards at schools and expanded mental health services to stop mass shootings like the ones at Ulval...
Jun 03, 2022
Salem Aerobatic competition this weekend
The Regional Aerobatic competition will return to Salem's Leckrone Airfield on Saturday. Everyone is invited to bring out their lawn chairs to the airport between eight and four on Saturday to watch t...
Jun 03, 2022 seabamirum / CC
Amazon said to be impeding House probe of warehouse collapse
Congressional Democrats are accusing Amazon of obstructing their investigation into the company's labor practices during severe weather events. Amazon's policies have been under scrutiny since the dea...
Jun 03, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Salem Community Activities Center has new Executive Director
The Salem Community Activities Center has a new Executive Director. Kia Little has been hired to replace Emily Wilzbach who has moved to Wisconsin to accept a job there. Little is no stranger to the C...
Jun 03, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, June 3rd, 2022
A 50-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of meth. Ervin Elliston of Cedar Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. A 26...
Jun 03, 2022
