Category Archives: Local News
Two Centralia Police officers promoted
Two Centralia Police officers were promoted during a swearing-in ceremony Monday night at Centralia City Hall. Administrative Sergeant Steve Whritenour was promoted to one of the department's two lieu...
Dec 14, 2021 Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson addresses those gathered at city hall for the department's two promotions.
Photo Credit: Pat Hodges.
Two flee on foot following lengthy high speed chase
An early morning high speed chase that started on Route 161 east of Centralia eventually ended on Pisque Lane southeast of Irvington with the two occupants successfully fleeing the vehicle on foot. Th...
Dec 14, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Iuka Police for aggravated domestic battery. Chad Burgess of Oglesby Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. Cent...
Dec 14, 2021
Carlyle man one of six killed in Amazon building collapse; Governor declares disaster proclamation for several area counties
A Carlyle man has been identified by Edwardsville officials as one of the six killed when the tornado hit the Amazon facility in Edwardsville. He's 62-year-old Kevin Dickey. Amazon officials say 46 we...
Dec 13, 2021
Amazon, OSHA promise review after tornado wrecks warehouse
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois after it was struck by a tornado...
Dec 13, 2021
Farmer rescued after falling into corn up to chest in bin
MOUNT AUBURN, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say a farmer has been rescued after falling into a grain bin in central Illinois. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp says the farmer was conscious and talk...
Dec 13, 2021 United Soybean Board / CC
Fire destroys Centralia home undergoing renovation
Centralia Fire Protection District Fire Chief Ross Boshera says flames were shooting through the roof of a two-story home at Number Two Edgebrook upon their arrival early Monday morning. He reports th...
Dec 13, 2021 Fire guts home under renovation at Two Edgewood in Centralia. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Three injured in downtown Centralia crash (Updated)
Both drivers and a passenger were taken to St. Louis hospitals following a crash at Elm and Noleman in downtown Centralia Saturday afternoon. Centralia Police say witnesses indicated a pickup truck dr...
Dec 13, 2021 A pickup and SUV collide at Noleman and Elm on Saturday afternoon, sending three to St. Louis Hospitals for treatment. Photo credit: Tim Ferguson.
Big crowd shows up to greet Santa at Salem Bryan Bennett Library
Salem Bryan Bennett Librarian Kim Keller was pleased with the turnout for Santa's visit at the Library on Saturday. Those participating in the visit, craft project, and reading of Christmas sto...
Dec 13, 2021 Photo Credit: Bruce Kropp.
195 kids Shop with a Cop in Centralia
The Centralia Police Department with help from other departments shopped for more than 195 kids on Saturday at the Centralia Walmart Store during the 29th Annual Shop with a Cop. Records Manager and 9...
Dec 13, 2021 All those involved with Shop with a Cop gather after all 197 kids get their gifts.
