Category Archives: Local News
Centralia man who fled police following domestic disturbance turns himself in
A 34-year-old Centralia man wanted on aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing and eluding turned himself into the Marion County Jail Thursday morning. Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson say...
Jun 10, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, June 10th, 2021
A 41-year-old Odin man remained in the Marion County Jail Thursday on a failure to appear warrant in a Marion County felony case. Bond on the warrant for Ricky McIntosh of Everett Street is set at $3,...
Jun 10, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Attempted residential arson charge filed in connection with Centralia fire
Bond has been set at $50,000 for a 28-year-old Mt. Vernon woman who was charged with attempted residential arson. Krystyne Kelley of Park Avenue was arrested by Centralia Police in connection with a M...
Jun 10, 2021
Salem Aquatic Center general swim hours changing Friday
There will be a change in the general swim hours at the Salem Aquatic Center starting Friday. Pool Manager Randall Knaak says with the lifting of many COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, the two general ...
Jun 10, 2021
Combined Salem-Centralia Relay for Life set for Saturday; Goal is $25,000
The combined Salem-Centralia Relay for Life is set for Saturday night in the north Centralia High School Parking Lot. The theme this year is "One County...One Mission...to Eliminate Cancer". The goal ...
Jun 10, 2021
GOP leaders sue to block Democrat-drawn legislative maps
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Republican leaders have filed a federal lawsuit challenging new legislative district boundaries drawn and approved by Democrats who control state government. They say residents...
Jun 09, 2021 Here's the proposed Legislative District map drawn by Democrats and being criticized by Republicans.
Midnight is the deadline to respond to WJBD-WSIQ Employment Survey
Midnight Wednesday night is the deadline to participate in the WJBD-WSIQ Job Survey. We really want your input if you are currently unemployed and finding challenges to returning to the workforce or i...
Jun 09, 2021 Innov8social / CC
Marion County Board approves new accounting and payroll computer program
The Marion County Board Tuesday night approved the purchase of a new software program for payroll, accounting, and accounts payable. County Clerk Steve Fox told the board the current payroll system is...
Jun 09, 2021 Dave Jones
Centralia City Schools recognize 13 retirees
The Centralia City Grade School Board Tuesday night recognized 13 district employees on their retirement. Board Chair Ron Johnson offered is congratulations. The retirees are as follows: Michael Morri...
Jun 09, 2021 Centralia Grade School retirees at the June Board of Education meeting. Photo by Tyler Perkins.
Marion County Health Department to make vaccinations available for home bound residents
The Marion County Health Department has announced a program to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to home bound residents. Administrator Melissa Mallow says very specific eligibility qualifications will ap...
Jun 09, 2021 Epjt Tours
