Category Archives: Local News
Iuka Firemen rescue dog from well
The Iuka Fire Department successfully rescued a 60-pound boxer dog that fell into a hand-dug well behind the Ryan Ball home in rural Iuka early Tuesday morning. Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says Ball w...
Nov 09, 2021 Gracie is back home safe after a fall down a ten foot abandoned well. Photo provided.
Police Beat for Tuesday, November 9th, 2021
A 33-year-old Centralia man is being held in the Marion County Jail on an outstanding Cook County warrant. Bond for Van Campbell of South Maple is $3,241.50 cash. He was arrested by Wamac Police. 50-y...
Nov 09, 2021
Kaskaskia College to Host Veterans Day Remembrance Celebration on Wednesday
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaskaskia College is pleased to announce that it will once again host its Enduring Freedom Veterans Day Remembrance Celebration on Wednesday, Nove...
Nov 09, 2021
After four years of clearing hurdles, ground broken on new Little Egypt Golf Car facility
Ground was officially broken Monday afternoon for the new $3-million Little Egypt Golf Car facility and $1-million dollar new roadway that will open property at the corner of North Hotze and Mills Car...
Nov 09, 2021 Ground breaking for new Little Egypt Golf Car complex on North Hotze Road at Mills Cart Road.
Dog day care center, spa, and bar planned for former Kaskaskia College Work Force Center in downtown Centralia
The Centralia City Council has made changes in its kennel ordinance to take the first step in clearing the way for use of the former Kaskaskia College Work Force Center as a dog day care center, spa a...
Nov 09, 2021 Former Kaskaskia Workforce Center on South Poplar in Centralia.
Odin School Board moves forward with renovations to keep current high school in operation
By Austin Williams The Odin Board of Education Monday night approved the first phase of a contract with GRP Wegman for several renovation projects throughout the district, mostly within the high schoo...
Nov 09, 2021 File: Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Odin School Board names library for late Superintendent Raymond Woods
Story by Austin Williams The Odin public school district held a dedication Monday night renaming its school library in honor of late former superintendent Raymond Woods. An audience of over thirty peo...
Nov 09, 2021 Members of the family of Ray Woods at Monday's dedication ceremony. L to R - Cherie Teriet, Brent Woods, Charlene Woods, Trish Woods. In Wilson Gymnasium with the plaque and portrait. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner planned for Saturday
For the Fifth year Saved with Amazing Grace and the YMCA are hosting a Community Thanksgiving Dinner this coming Saturday at the Apostolic Church in Salem. SWAG's Chris Watkins expects to at least rea...
Nov 08, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Salem woman hurt in one vehicle crash that followed a person jumping from car
An 18-year-old Salem woman was injured Sunday night when her car ran off North Broadway near Hardacre Road. Initial information from the Marion County Sheriff's Department reports Riley Ritter of Nort...
Nov 08, 2021
Vacant mobile home burns in Centralia
An early Monday morning fire destroyed a vacant mobile home at 522 South Maple in Centralia. Centralia City Firemen say the home was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival. A neighbor had seen th...
Nov 08, 2021
