Category Archives: Local News
Marion County officials warning of property tax scam
Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says a property tax scam is being run on county residents. Fox says some residents have been called by an individual posting as either county office staff or a property t...
Mar 25, 2022
Centralia Police asking for public's help in stopping and solving rash of vehicle burglaries
Centralia Police are seeking everyone's help in stopping and solving a rash of vehicle burglaries that have hit the city in the past month. Lieutenant Steve Whritenour says there have been over a doze...
Mar 25, 2022
Governor signs bill to pay down significant state debts
Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation that pays down some significant state debts. The bulk of the money, $2.7-billion, will help replenish the unemployment insurance trust fund. It was depleted...
Mar 25, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, March 25th, 2022
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on multiple charges by Centralia Police. Robert Williams of Perrine Street was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged possession of methamphetamine, ...
Mar 25, 2022
Two sentenced on drug charges in Marion County Court
Two Centralia residents have pleaded guilty to drug charges in Marion County Court. 68-year-old Ronald Leek of North Beech in Centralia was placed on 30 months conditional discharge and ordered to und...
Mar 25, 2022
Kinmundy man formally charged in altercation with two sheriff's deputies
A 47-year-old Kinmundy man has been formally charged in Marion County Court following a Wednesday night altercation involving two Marion County Sheriff's Deputies at his home. Jason Hall of State Rout...
Mar 25, 2022
Centralia High School Board sets graduation and last day of school
The Centralia High School Board of Education Thursday night has set graduation and the last day of school. Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. and the last day of school for students w...
Mar 25, 2022
Centralia man receives 78-month federal prison term on weapons charge
A 19-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. Chris Jamison was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and a $100 special ass...
Mar 24, 2022
Ceremony in Wamac to remember the 75th Anniversary of the 111 men killed in Centralia Coal Mine Disaster
The City of Wamac has put together a program to remember the Centralia #5 coal mine disaster 75 years after it occurred. Mayor Butch Mathus Jr. says the program will begin at 2:30 Friday afternoon at ...
Mar 24, 2022 thinkrorbot
I-57 traffic near Dix to be impacted for bridge construction beginning Friday
The Illinois Department of Transportation is alerting motorists traveling on Interstate 57 near Dix in Jefferson County of upcoming bridge construction that will affect both north and southbound traff...
Mar 24, 2022
