Category Archives: Local News
Firefighters from four departments train in Centralia
Firefighters from four area fire departments participate in a live-fire drill where two buildings on Wilson Street were burned. Photo by Tim Ferguson. Firefighters from four area fire departments gath...
Mar 29, 2021
Illinois-made 'Coolest Thing' keeps ice off traffic lights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The next time you're in a blinding snowstorm but can clearly see the traffic signal ahead, thank the producers of "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois." The Self-Regulating Tra...
Mar 29, 2021
Two brothers arrested after knocking on doors late Saturday night in Centralia
Quienton Jolliff (left) and Jarrod Jolliff (right). Marion County Jail photos. Centralia Police arrested two brothers are responding to complaints of someone knocking on doors at homes in the 300 bloc...
Mar 28, 2021
Police Beat for Sunday, March 28th, 2021
A 31-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested on an outstanding warrant. Sarah Elverd of North Hickory was taken to the Marion County Jail on the Vanderburgh County, Indiana warrant. No other detail...
Mar 28, 2021
Salem woman sentenced to four years in prison after failing drug court
A 32-year-old Salem woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after her participation in drug court was revoked. Charissa Plumb of North Dawley faced revocation based on testing positive for va...
Mar 28, 2021
Governor says limits needed on 'assault' weapons
A pair of mass shootings this month has renewed the focus on increased gun regulations in the United States and in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker was recently asked if more gun control laws are needed...
Mar 28, 2021
Massive health care reform bill now on Governor's desk
The Illinois Senate has sent a massive health care reform bill to the Governor’s desk. The measure aims to address several disparities and increase equity when it comes to access to medical care...
Mar 28, 2021
Multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings issued for South Central Illinois, but no major damage reported
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for Marion and surrounding counties Saturday night, but fortunately, no major damage was reported. The storms lost...
Mar 28, 2021
Former Centralia woman charged with attempting to elude police
A 30-year-old former Centralia woman has been charged in Marion County Court with fleeing or attempting to elude police in connection with a Thursday night incident involving Wamac Police. Kristy Gall...
Mar 28, 2021
Auto dealers sue Illinois, EV makers over direct sales
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois auto dealers are suing the state and the electric truck startup Rivian over the selling of vehicles directly to consumers. The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association alleges t...
Mar 28, 2021
