Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon man arrested for aggravated criminal sexual assault
A 33-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been arrested for alleged aggravated criminal sexual assault. Anthony Knappier was taken into custody on Wednesday following an investigation that began with a Februar...
Feb 11, 2021
Centralia man arrested for contempt of court for actions on Zoom court case
A 45-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on a warrant charging Contempt of Court for allegedly being present at a Zoom Court Hearing where he had earlier been barred. William McClanahan of South ...
Feb 11, 2021
Barn destroyed by fire in Jefferson County
A 30 by 40-foot barn on the Ron Daniels property at 6195 North Abbott Lane south of Belle Rive was destroyed in a Wednesday night fire. Jefferson County Fire Protection District officials say the barn...
Feb 11, 2021
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital earns "A" on Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia has been awarded an “A” in the 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The national distinction by the independent watchdog organization reco...
Feb 11, 2021
Centralia man charged with defrauding drug and alcohol screening test
A 39-year-old Centralia man has been charged with a felony offense of defrauding a drug and alcohol screening test. Jason Peters of South Maple is accused in the charge of knowingly and unlawfully att...
Feb 11, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, February 11th, 2021
Centralia Police arrested a 48-year-old Centralia man for possession of methamphetamine and an outstanding Marion County failure to appear in court warrant on a pending possession of meth case. James ...
Feb 11, 2021
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
CHICAGO (AP) - Thousands of Chicago students are expected back in classrooms after a bitter fight with the union over COVID-19 safety protocols. For some parents, it is a relief to have the option of ...
Feb 11, 2021
Congressmen want Biden to retain John Milhiser in short term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Two Republican congressmen say the U.S. attorney in central Illinois appointed by former President Donald Trump should remain on the job until his replacement is approved by t...
Feb 11, 2021
Centralia man receives prison time for possession of ammunition
A 23-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. D’Angela Fleener of...
Feb 10, 2021
Marion County Board puts off appointment of new county board member
The Marion County Board has delayed the appointment of a District 2 Board Member to replace the late Erwin Hahn. The board was expected to vote on the appointment of Troy Reid of rural Iuka to the pos...
Feb 10, 2021
