Category Archives: Local News
Vacant detached garage destroyed by fire in Centralia
A vacant detached garage was destroyed by fire in Centralia early Saturday night. Centralia City Firefighters say the garage at 708 South Pine was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival. Firemen ...
Nov 21, 2021 Fire engulfs a garage at 708 South Pine n Centralia Saturday night. Photo by Brady Toennies.
Vacant house damage and shed destroyed in separate Jefferson County fires
Jefferson Fire Protection District officials say a firefighter received apparent minor injuries late Saturday afternoon when fighting a fire in a vacant home on Nagel Lane off Illinois Route 142 in ru...
Nov 21, 2021
Centralia arrests two on burglary and other charges
Centralia Police have arrested two men on a series of charges, including burglary. Police first took 26-year-old Matt Woods of Centralia into custody for alleged burglary, possession of meth, and poss...
Nov 21, 2021
Car stolen from Centralia crashes in Walnut Hill; driver flees
A car stolen from a Centralia man crashed in Walnut Hill late Saturday night with the driver fleeing on foot. Initial information indicates the 2013 Kia Optima owned by Garrett Furlong of East Calumet...
Nov 21, 2021
Police Beat for Sunday, November 21st, 2021
Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Lloyd Finley of Marvin Street in Central City on an outstanding Marion County felony warrant for failure to appear in court for sentencing on a failure to report his ...
Nov 21, 2021
Salem Police add more charges against St. Louis man found at motel with 15-year-old girl
Salem Police say after an alleged 15-year-old female victim in a sex crime case agreed to talk, they have arrested a 35-year-old St. Louis man on ten new charges. Courtney Buffkins now faces a Class X...
Nov 20, 2021 Courtney Buffkins
Six brought to Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants
Three people remained in custody on Saturday following arrests on outstanding warrants on Friday. 46-year-old Jason Alvey of North Maple in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police on an outstanding...
Nov 20, 2021
State follows FDA in recommending COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
The Illinois Department of Public Health is joining the FDA in recommending COVID-19 booster shots for all adults. Most of the state remains at high risk for transmission of the virus and new cases in...
Nov 20, 2021
Child endangerment charges for mom whose kids died in fire
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - An East St. Louis woman whose five children died in a fire at her home after she left them alone has been indicted on child endangerment charges. The Belleville News Democr...
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Illinois State Museum debuts store with state-themed items
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A new store at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield will feature products made in the state, along with state-themed souvenirs, specialty foods, and toys. It'll be called ...
Nov 20, 2021 Mike Linksvayer
