Category Archives: Local News
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A 32-year-old Salem woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after her participation in drug court was revoked.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
SSM Health in Illinois administers 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
SSM Health in Illinois hit a milestone Friday when they delivered their 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines are being given in both Mt. Vernon and Centralia. Sue Tomlin of Mt. Vernon recei...
Mar 27, 2021
Secretary of State extends time to take care of expired drivers licenses
Those with an expired driver’s license are getting more time to get that taken care of. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s spokesperson Beth Kaufman says they want to further reduce...
Mar 27, 2021
Police beat for Saturday, March 27th, 2021
A 36-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies on an outstanding Washington County failure to appear or pay warrant in a possession of methamphetamine convicti...
Mar 27, 2021
