Category Archives: Local News
Man found dead in Salem Industrial Park from Kentucky
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon says the man found dead in a creek in Salem’s Westside Industrial Park is a 39-year-old London, Kentucky man. Aaron Christian Hall had been missing since Octobe...
Mar 09, 2021
Franklin Park Canned Food Drive soars over goal
The Franklin Park Middle School canned food drive has surpassed its goal. Principal Tyler Lux says due to COVID-19 restrictions, the students and staff collected cash donations instead of cans of food...
Mar 09, 2021
Centralia City Council approves forgivable TIF loan to keep business in city
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a Redevelopment Agreement with Gebke, LLC that owns Quality Sports Net at 2330 East Calumet Street. Under the agreement, the city will provide Gebke a ...
Mar 09, 2021
Centralia City Council approves Centralia Industrial Park railroad spur improvements
The Centralia City Council has agreed to spend $46,250 to make repairs to the city owned railroad track spur at the Industrial Park. Public Works Director Jeff Schwartz says the Burlington Northern Ra...
Mar 09, 2021
South Central FFA student advances to state competition
South Central FFA student Cotter Hiestand has been selected as the Illinois FFA District 4 Star in Ag Placement. Cotter now advances to the state competition in March after winning one of the five dis...
Mar 09, 2021
Governor says Illinois still not fully ready to reopen, but outdoor sports guidelines are relaxed
Is Illinois going to open up more of the economy over the next few weeks? Leaders of the convention and hotel industry would like to see more people allowed in ballrooms and at conferences. Governor J...
Mar 09, 2021
Odin man in custody following early morning chase
A 29-year-old Odin man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies for aggravated fleeing and eluding police. John Williams of Linton Street was sitting in a car outside his home when ...
Mar 09, 2021
Centralia man arrested on drug charges
A 34-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police Monday morning on drug charges. Clarence Miller of South Sycamore was taken into custody for alleged possession of methamphetamine and...
Mar 09, 2021
On a 3-2 vote Centralia City Council approves separation agreement with City Manager Lowell Crow
On a 3-2 vote, the Centralia City Council has approved a separation agreement that will pay City Manager Lowell Crow $50,000 to retire. The council then approved an employment agreement with Forrest L...
Mar 08, 2021
Salem Police believe Five Brothers Cafe may have also been burglarized Sunday night
Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds says evidence was found Monday to indicate Five Brothers Cafe at 2053 West Main had been burglarized Sunday night in addition to being damaged by fire. Reynolds says a...
Mar 08, 2021
