Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Sheriff's Department Detective Ryan Castleman surfaces as candidate for sheriff
As Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden exits the sheriff's race, detective Ryan Castleman has thrown his hat into the ring and has earned Garden's endorsement. Castleman says as sheriff public safety in...
Feb 09, 2022 Marion County Sheriff's Detective Ryan Castleman.
Governor says plans coming soon on lifting mask mandates
Governor JB Prtizker says the Covid-19 hospitalization rate will help determine how long the state's mask mandate lasts. The Governor at a stop on Tuesday said the number of Covid patients in the hosp...
Feb 09, 2022
Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden decides not to run for election
Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden has changed his mind and has decided not to seek election as sheriff in the June Republican primary. After Board Chair Debbie Smith read his letter announcing he woul...
Feb 09, 2022 Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden addresses the Marion County Board Tuesday night on his decision not to seek election. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Grade Schools continued mask mandate questioned by several parents
By Austin Williams Several members of the public attended the regular meeting of the Centralia City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday to voice their opinions and ask questions about the district's...
Feb 09, 2022
Salem Community High School to immediately go mask recommended
Salem Community High School will go mask recommended starting with school on Wednesday and the boy's basketball game Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering made the announcement. The district...
Feb 08, 2022
Sandoval man receives serious injuries in four-vehicle Clinton County crash
A 51-year-old Sandoval man was airlifted from the scene of a four-vehicle crash on new U.S. 50 between Breese and Aviston early Sunday night. Clinton County Sheriff Dan Travous says the crash occurred...
Feb 08, 2022 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.
Centralia Fire Department retirement leads to promotion and hiring of new firefighters
A long-time member of the Centralia Fire Department has retired, leading to two promotions. In addition, two new firefighters were sworn in during a ceremony at Centralia City Hall on Monday. Captain ...
Feb 08, 2022 Newly sworn in members of the Centralia Fire Department. Left to right: new Captain Chad Gormann, new Lieutenant James 'Andrew' Sneddon, new firefighters Joshua Derick and Carter Hulsey, and Fire Chief John Lynch.
Salem City Council approves unbudgeted purchase of new police vehicle
The Salem City Council has agreed to purchase a new police vehicle, even though it was not budgeted. Police Chief Sean Reynolds is asking for the non-budgeted purchase due to maintenance issues with t...
Feb 08, 2022
Salem City Council awards five $10,000 matching grants to businesses in the downtown TIF district
The Salem City Council has awarded five grants for up to $10,000 apiece through the downtown tax increment financing district. Salem Travel was awarded a $10,000 grant to help complete the replacement...
Feb 08, 2022 The remainder of the boarded up windows in the Salem Travel Building will be replaced with one of the five TIF matching grants approved by the Salem City Council Monday night.
Iuka Firemen rescue dog and owner from pond
A successful ending to the rescue of a dog and its owner from the deep water of a pond in rural Iuka Monday afternoon. Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says a dog owned by Ernie Mulvaney of the 7500 block ...
Feb 08, 2022 plentyofants / CC
