Category Archives: Local News
Sandoval Village Board appoints library board and turns on internet
There is now a Sandoval Library Director and library board. Both were appointed by the Sandoval Village Board at Tuesday night's meeting. While the library is still some time away from opening, the bo...
Jun 16, 2021 Sandoval Library Board (left to right) Board members Ellie Sulcer, Terri Reynolds, Tammy Boatright, Bryan Reynolds, Administrator Ann Koch, and board member Kathy Gramlick. Not pictured is board member Becky Jett. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval Village Board names renovated ball field for Steve Walker
The newly renovated Sandoval Village ballfield in the village park will be named the Steve Walker Memorial Field. The decision came after Board Member Heather Day reported Walker's name had first surf...
Jun 16, 2021 The newly named Steve Walker Field at the Sandoval Village Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin School's new Superintendent excited about job
Even before officially beginning her work as Odin School Principal, Kimberly Briggs was hired as Superintendent last week. Briggs rapid advancement is the result of Sam Alli, who had been promoted to ...
Jun 16, 2021 Odin School Superintendent Kim Briggs.
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
Central City Police arrested a 33-year-old Central City woman Tuesday for alleged aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, and violation of bail bond. Central City Police say Samant...
Jun 16, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem Job Fair Wednesday morning to feature more than 400 open jobs
Those looking for jobs of all types are invited to meet with area employers Wednesday morning at the Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center on West Whitaker. Salem Economic Development Director Tabi...
Jun 15, 2021 Tampa VA
Negotiations stall on Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation
Negotiations on the Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation have stalled in the Illinois General Assembly. the biggest sticking point is the timeline for reducing carbon emissions and closing coal plan...
Jun 15, 2021 Phoenix Wolf-Ray / CC
Golf cars and side-by-sides to be allowed on Centralia streets
The Centralia City Council has agreed to allow golf carts and side by sides on all but the major highways in the city. Mayor Bryan Kuder says he's been receiving six to eight calls a week to allow the...
Jun 15, 2021 Stevan Sheets / CC
Centralia City Council seeks grant to replace raw water line
The Centralia City Council Monday night voted to have the South Central Regional Planning Commission to complete a competitive grant application to replace the city's raw water line from Carlyle Lake ...
Jun 15, 2021
Area restaurant, bar, and video gaming operator wants to come to Centralia
The operator of area restaurants, bars, and video gaming establishments wants to come to Centralia. LD Kretzer who is probably best known in the area as the owner of Kretzer's Bar and Grill in Hoyleto...
Jun 15, 2021
Centralia Police arrest two when breaking up burglary in progress
Two people were arrested when Centralia Police broke up a burglary in progress Monday at a home in the 1100 block of South Sycamore. 36-year-old Ashley Matson and 31-year-old John Pope of South Davis ...
Jun 15, 2021
