Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Saturday, April 24th, 2021
A 24-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly striking a nurse at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in the back of the head with her arm. Centralia Police s...
Apr 24, 2021
Two injured in three-vehicle crash in Centralia
Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Calumet Street in Centralia late Thursday afternoon. Centralia Police say the crash began when an SUV driven by 55-year-old Ryan White of Centralia ...
Apr 23, 2021
Driver of vehicle being pursued calls 911 to say he did nothing wrong
The driver of a car that reportedly just waved at and refused to stop for Alma Police also called 911 to tell the dispatcher to instruct the officer to shut off his siren because he had not done anyth...
Apr 23, 2021
Unemployment increases slightly in Marion County
Unemployment increased slightly in Marion and Jefferson County while it continued to decline in the rest of South Central Illinois. The March unemployment rate in Marion County was 6.1-percent. That&#...
Apr 23, 2021
Centralia High School Showcase on Stage to present 'Storied'
In a school year when many things have been canceled, the Centralia High School Showcase on Stage has found a way to proceed with the spring play “Storied”. Director Jami Jacobs says perfo...
Apr 23, 2021
Salem Firemen extinguish brush and trash fire
The Salem Fire Protection District was called out Thursday afternoon to a report of a brush and trash fire. While the fire was close to the Mike Cannon home at 1908 County Farm Road, it was never thre...
Apr 23, 2021
Mt. Vernon teen injured in Route 161 Extension crash
An 18-year-old Mt. Vernon man was taken to a Mt. Vernon hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Route 161 Extension just east of the Iuka Road. Ma...
Apr 23, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Two people remained in the Marion County Jail Friday following Thursday arrests. 23-year-old Cory Miller of West Warmoth in Salem was arrested at the courthouse for violation of bail bond. 41-year-old...
Apr 23, 2021
Two formally charged with felony drug offenses
Both occupants of a car stopped by State Police were formally charged with felony drug offenses in Marion County Court on Thursday. The driver, 41-year-old Bruce Nauert of East Baseline Road in Walnut...
Apr 23, 2021
Selmaville School District looks to add three new positions and new programs
Selmaville Grade School Superintendent Robin Brooks says the school district will be adding two positions next school year with federal COVID relief money. Brooks reports the district will be adding a...
Apr 23, 2021
