Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Council to consider grant administration policy
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to approve an ordinance setting a policy for federal and state grant administration. City Manager Rex Barbee says both state and federal grant admini...
Jul 06, 2021
Bryan-Bennett Library in Salem presents 'Mark Twain Himself' Tuesday night
The Bryan-Bennett Library has two special programs planned for July, beginning with 'Mark Twain Himself' at six Tuesday night at the Library. The Elsenpeter Marionettes' production of the 'Legend of S...
Jul 06, 2021 Sigurdur Jonsson / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
A 38-year-old Centralia woman was arrested by Illinois State Police following a Monday traffic stop. Keota Brown of West Noleman is being held in the Marion County Jail for obstructing ID, driving on ...
Jul 06, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
State Representative Charlie Meier to host 9th annual Evening on the Meier Farm
State Representative Charlie Meier is inviting everyone to the ninth annual 'An Evening on the Meier Farm.' The event will be held on Friday, July 30th, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. There is no cost to ...
Jul 06, 2021 State Representative Charlie Meier.
Mt. Vernon Police get arrest warrant for Woodlawn man sought in weekend shooting death
Mt. Vernon Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old Woodlawn man in connection with an early Sunday morning shooting at the Corner Tavern at 19th and Perkins. Jaquez Gardner is being s...
Jul 05, 2021 Jaquez Gardner, IDOC website.
10th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Parade draws out crowd along route
Patriotic entries mixed with emergency vehicles, many displaying the flag as well, made up the more than 35 entries in the 10th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Parade Sunday afternoon. After an...
Jul 05, 2021 Members of the Centralia Elks present the large US Flag in front of the reviewing stand of the Centralia 4th of July parade. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Concert before fireworks draws good crowd to Bryan Memorial Park
An afternoon and evening of music before the traditional 4th of July fireworks display drew a sizeable crowd to Bryan Memorial Park on Sunday. The seven food trucks were also a hit, with lines forming...
Jul 05, 2021 File photo
One person injured in rollover crash in Centralia
A 20-year-old Mt. Vernon woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash at Brookside and West Broadway in Centralia late Sunday afternoon. Centralia Police say a car driven by Angelyssa Welling of Waltonvil...
Jul 05, 2021
Salem Police arrest two when investigating threatening video call
Salem Police arrested two people when investigating a threatening video call to a third person that included display of a gun. Police say the incident followed a non-physical confrontation at the Sale...
Jul 05, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, July 5th, 2021
A 30-year-old Central City man is being held in the Marion County Jail on multiple charges following a traffic stop by Centralia Police. Joshua Hoy of East Marvin was arrested for alleged possession o...
Jul 05, 2021
