Category Archives: Local News
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
Ameren Illinois to hold Helping Heroes program June 22nd in Mt. Vernon
Ameren Illinois is bringing its Helping Heroes program to the area. The program is designed to provide assistance to disabled veterans and their families. It will be held at the Rolland Lewis Communit...
Jun 16, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigation of alleged road rage incident
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of road rage that ended with a 41-year-old Salem man being hit twice over the head with a bat. Deputies say the incident that triggered...
Jun 16, 2022
Salem man arrested for unlawful restraint and domestic battery to grandmother
A 33-year-old Salem man has been arrested for domestic battery and unlawful restraint after allegedly briefly holding his grandmother against a wall of her apartment and refusing to let her leave or c...
Jun 16, 2022
Three people receive minor injuries in Centralia crash
Three people were taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia for treatment of minor injuries following a van-pickup truck crash late Wednesday morning in Centralia. Centralia Police say a va...
Jun 16, 2022
Illinois reports COVID-19 outbreak at Manteno veterans home
MANTENO, Ill. (AP) - A state agency says a COVID-19 outbreak at state-run veterans home in northeastern Illinois has spread to 22 residents and staff members. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affai...
Jun 16, 2022
Police Beat for Thursday, June 16th, 2022
Two people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Thursday on outstanding warrants. 43-year-old Amanda Hunt of South James in Wamac was arrested by Wamac Police on an outstanding failure to appear ...
Jun 16, 2022
