Category Archives: Local News
Centralia woman arrested after allegedly striking a person and vehicle before leaving scene
A 33-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly striking the hand of a person and another vehicle before leaving the scene. Centralia Police say Errian Johnson was ...
Dec 02, 2021
Second Centralia man pleads guilty for role in March 2020 shooting incident
A 20-year-old Centralia man has been placed on 24 months probation after pleading guilty in Clinton County Court to obstructing justice in connection with a March 2020 shooting incident at a Westside ...
Dec 02, 2021 Dalton Garrison
Police Beat for Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
A 33-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies on an outstanding warrant. Steven Pitts of Red Stripe Road was taken to the Marion County Jail where he posted $500 bond a...
Dec 02, 2021
Work continues to make Centralia tornado warning sirens fully functional
Centralia Police say all eight of the tornado warning sirens in the Centralia-Wamac-Central City area are now operational, but there are still problems that need to be addressed. Administrative Sergea...
Dec 02, 2021 Raymond Wambsgans / CC
Downtown Christmas Stroll planned in Centralia Friday night
The Downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll is planned for Friday afternoon and evening. Activities include shopping and dining downtown, the angel scavenger hunt, pictures with the Grinch, and food avail...
Dec 02, 2021 Kevin Dooley / CC
Holiday activities planned for the family this weekend in Salem
Salem will celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Christmas Themed activities on Friday and Saturday. The events are being organized by the YMCA and the City of Salem. The first-ever Commu...
Dec 02, 2021 Salem Community Band and Choir in rehearsal for this weekend's shows at the Salem Theatre this weekend.
Center of 'rape email' denies knowledge of alleged coverup
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A former campaign worker for the Illinois governor who is featured in an explosive email that surfaced last year says he has no knowledge of the alleged government criminal co...
Dec 02, 2021 Dan / CC
Sandoval Elementary November Students of the Month
Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for November. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of cooperation in working as a team, sharing group responsib...
Dec 02, 2021
Marion County Health Department reporting three new deaths from COVID-19 related causes
The Marion County Health Department is reporting three new deaths from COVID-19 related causes from Thanksgiving Day through Wednesday. The deaths included two residents of long-term care centers. One...
Dec 01, 2021
Chicago drops police union lawsuit over vaccine mandate
CHICAGO (AP) - The city of Chicago has dropped its lawsuit against the police union over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on city employees. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday that data shows a growing num...
Dec 01, 2021 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
