Category Archives: Local News
Kaskaskia College sees enrollment growth again for fall
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says despite the shrinking population of counties that make up the college district, they are continuing to see enrollment increases. Vice President of Student...
Oct 03, 2025 Kaskaskia College President George Evans speaks at the Salem Education Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia warehouse and adjoining two-story apartment destroyed by fire
A Centralia warehouse and adjoining two story apartment at 419 South Locust were destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was discovered by Trevor Henson who wa...
Oct 03, 2025 Centralia City firefighters respond to the warehouse fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Centralia Art and Wine Walk at Carillon Park Saturday
The Centralia Art and Wine Walk debuts in Carillon Park from two to eight on Saturday. The event will feature offerings of the Crooked Creek Winery, live music from Hosteen and Aztechs of St. Louis at...
Oct 03, 2025
Carlyle woman killed in crash near St. Louis
A 76-year-old Carlyle woman has died in a two vehicle crash on a Missouri highway near DeSoto in Jefferson County. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports Patricia Van Hoose was traveling northbound on Mi...
Oct 03, 2025
National bargain store chain coming to Centralia
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is coming to Centralia. It will be located in the former Big Lots store on West Broadway. The company says the opening is being planned for February of next year. However, they ...
Oct 03, 2025
Marion County Fair's Fall Brawl Demolition Derby Is Saturday Night
The Marion County Fair holds its third annual Fall Brawl Demolition Derby at six Saturday night at the Marion County Fairgrounds. There will be five classes of competition: Bone Stock, Limited Weld, M...
Oct 03, 2025 File photo: Demo derby at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Centralia Police arrested 28-year-old Jermiah Lyday of South 33rd in Mt. Vernon for stalking and criminal damage to property. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charge...
Oct 03, 2025
Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be 'pro-life'
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) - Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church by raising the seeming contradiction over what it...
Oct 02, 2025 Pope Leo XIV holds his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Oct.1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Activities planned leading up to Saturday's Little Egypt Festival Parade
The Little Egypt Festival on Saturday is more than just the parade, as numerous activities will take place in the downtown and Bryan Memorial Park area leading up to the parade. Activity begins in Bry...
Oct 02, 2025 Vendors lined up at last year's Little Egypt Festival. Photo by Austin Williams.
SSM Health Good Samaritan among nation's top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has been named a top performing hospital for treatment of heart attack patients. The hospital is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the pl...
Oct 02, 2025
