Category Archives: Local News
Salem man involved in early morning chase expected to face charges in armed robbery
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is seeking charges against a 37-year-old Salem man in connection with a Saturday night armed robbery at Biggies on Route 161 at Interstate 57. Investigator Antho...
Jun 21, 2021
Centralia man arrested for armed robbery in connection with May incident
An 18-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for armed robbery in connection with a May 18th incident where he allegedly struck a 25-year-old Centralia woman in the head with a pistol and stole her ...
Jun 21, 2021
Woodlawn home damaged by fire; passerby alerts residents to get out
A passerby is credited with spotting a house fire in Woodlawn and alerting the residents inside so they could get out safely. The fire on Dayton Street near Woodlawn Lane was discovered around 11:15 S...
Jun 21, 2021
Juneteenth Day Celebration draws big crowd to Laura Leake Park in Centralia
Organizers of the Juneteenth Celebration at Laura Leake Park in Centralia over the weekend were pleased with the large crowd that showed up to take part in the activities and large picnic. The program...
Jun 21, 2021 75-year-old Mary Williams who said she just learned the real meaning of Juneteenth a year ago was proud to explain its significance to those in attendance at Centralia's Juneteenth event on Saturday.
Centralia man injured when struck by hit and run driver early Monday morning
A 26-year-old Centralia man was injured when struck by a hit and run driver in the 1000 block of South Elm Street in Centralia early Monday morning. Centralia City Firemen say Destrian Doza sustained ...
Jun 21, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, June 21st, 2021
A 22-year-old Patoka man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for possession of a controlled substance. Joseph Mengarelli of North 500th Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to ...
Jun 21, 2021
Good crowds attend circus in Central City
The President of the Central City Lions Club says they were impressed with the crowds for the four performances of the Culpepper Merriweather Circus in the Central City Lions Park over the weekend. Au...
Jun 21, 2021 A lion tamer works at the Culpepper Merriweather Circus during a performance in Central City in 2021. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Motorcycle destroyed by fire outside Raccoon Lake home
A motorcycle has been destroyed by fire outside a home along Raccoon Lake. Centralia City Firemen say they were called Sunday night to a home at 1920 Shook Lane where a motorcycle that was up against ...
Jun 21, 2021 David Hilowitz / CC
Salem City Council to consider ending discussion of sale of Edith Kell Park
The Salem City Council Monday night is scheduled to discuss ending talk of selling Edith Kell Park. The council took no action but asked for additional time to consider the property when coming out of...
Jun 21, 2021
Wamac Police clarify weapons charges following Saturday traffic stop
Wamac Police say a 28-year-old Centralia man faces multiple charges following a Saturday afternoon traffic stop. Kody Rigney of Poplar Street was initially stopped for driving on a revoked license. A ...
Jun 21, 2021
