Category Archives: Local News
Marion and Washington Counties now at medium community level for COVID-19
Both Marion and Washington Counties have moved from the low to medium community level for COVID-19. There are now 15 counties at the high level all around the Chicago and Peoria area. Another 30 count...
May 28, 2022
Sandoval man dies after being struck by car in Urbana
A 50-year-old Sandoval man was killed Wednesday night when struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Urbana. Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup identified the victim as Christopher Bowen. He...
May 28, 2022
Salem woman arrested for allegedly aggravated battery following disturbance at her home
Salem Police arrested a 35-year-old Salem woman for alleged aggravated battery following a series of incidents at her home early Friday night. Police say they were called by a neighbor when Jolee Grah...
May 28, 2022
Salem Police arrest Salem man on methamphetamine and stolen check charges
Salem Police arrested a 25-year-old Salem man for alleged possession of under five grams of methamphetamine and possession of stolen checks. Matthew Harris of South Hamilton was initially arrested on ...
May 28, 2022
Police Beat for Saturday, May 28th, 2022
Salem Police arrested 25-year-old Jarad Sidener of South Washington Street in Salem on an outstanding Clay County traffic warrant. He was released after posting $350 cash bond. Centralia Police arrest...
May 28, 2022
Centralia High School finalizes land purchase, looks to band improvements
The Centralia High School Board was told last night the purchase of the 20 acres of land southeast of the campus across Calumet Street has been finalized. Superintendent Chuck Lane wants to discuss th...
May 27, 2022
Salem woman arrested for possession with intent to deliver meth
A 27-year-old Salem woman has been arrested on a recently issued warrant for two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Autumn Respondek of West Lake Street was locat...
May 27, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, May 27th, 2022
A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license. Jamar Young of Putter Drive in Centralia was taken to the...
May 27, 2022
15th Annual Memorial Celebration Service planned at Elmwood Cemetery
The 15th Annual Memorial Celebration Service will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning at Elmwood Cemetery. The program "A Time of Remembrance" will honor Veterans from all wars who are buried in Elmwood...
May 27, 2022 2021 Memorial Day Celebration in Elmwood Cemetery.
Governor signs new laws to further protect consumers with health insurance issues
New state law will further protect consumers when it comes to health insurance coverage. Illinois Department of Insurance Director Dana Popish Severnghaus says one law gives the Department more author...
May 27, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
