Category Archives: Local News
Smoldering blown-in insulation removed by buckets to keep damage down in Centralia house fire
It was a lengthy process, but Centralia City Firemen with assistance from the Centralia Fire Protection District removed smoldering insulation from the attic of a Centralia home Saturday night with th...
Jun 06, 2021
Salem firemen remove smoke from home following toaster fire
The Salem Fire Protection District was called to the J Chapman home at 219 West Church on Saturday night after something caught fire in the toaster. Firemen say there were no flames showing upon their...
Jun 06, 2021
Police Beat for Sunday, June 6th, 2021
A 33-year-old Central City woman was taken to the Marion County Jail by Central City Police on Saturday for felony criminal trespass to property. Police say Samantha Morris of East Marvin returned to ...
Jun 06, 2021
Effingham man killed in Fayette County side-by-side crash
State Police say a 37-year-old Effingham man died in the crash of a side-by-side vehicle north of the Vandalia Correctional Center in Fayette County late Saturday night. The victim is identified as St...
Jun 06, 2021
Salem man faces concealing and threatening public office charges
A 30-year-old Salem man has been arrested for concealing and aiding a fugitive and threatening a public official following an incident at his home where he allegedly lied about another wanted person n...
Jun 05, 2021
Two receive minor injuries in crash on I-57 at Farina exit
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on southbound I-57 at the Farina exit late Friday afternoon. State Police say a preliminary investigation indicates a truck pulling another vehicle drive...
Jun 05, 2021
Both drivers injured in Wayne County crash
Both drivers were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 45 near Wayne County Road 2000N. State Police say preliminary investigative details indicate that an SUV driven by 25-year-old Adam Kemplen of ...
Jun 05, 2021 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
Centralia man formally charged following chase and altercation with Salem Police
Bond has been set at $25,000 for a 34-year-old Centralia man who has been charged with aggravated battery to a police officer and felony resisting arrest. Shane Littleton of South Hickory faces the ch...
Jun 05, 2021
Salem man faces unlawful restraint charge in connection with Memorial Day weekend incident
A 21-year-old Salem man has had an unlawful restraint charge added against him in connection with a May 29th incident where he reportedly chased down a woman who was attempting to get away from him. D...
Jun 05, 2021
Police Beat for Saturday, June 5th, 2021
Two people brought to the Marion County Jail on Friday later posted bond and were released. 29-year-old Preston Rinne of East Noleman in Centralia posted a $350 bond on a petition to revoke his probat...
Jun 05, 2021
