Category Archives: Local News
Fire destroys storage shed and damages pole barn on east side of Centralia
A fire believed to have been started by burning embers from a brush fire spread to a small shed and part of a pole barn before being extinguished late Monday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection Distr...
Jun 22, 2021 Fire spreads from a shed to pole barn on the Shayne and Lora Densmore property at 2229 East Calumet Street just east of Centralia late Monday afternoon. Photo by Pat Hodges.
It's official: Matt Renaud to become Regional Superintendent of Schools July 1st
The new Regional Superintendent of Schools for Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties says all the requirements have now been met for him to take over on July 1st. Matt Renaud will replac...
Jun 21, 2021 New Regional Superintendent of Schools Matt Renaud.
Fairview Shopping Center in Centralia has new owners
The Fairview Shopping Center in Centralia has new owners. Ipanema Management has purchased the center. The privately-owned, Miami-based real estate investment company owns and operates a diverse real ...
Jun 21, 2021 Fairview Shopping Center. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Salem man involved in early morning chase expected to face charges in armed robbery
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is seeking charges against a 37-year-old Salem man in connection with a Saturday night armed robbery at Biggies on Route 161 at Interstate 57. Investigator Antho...
Jun 21, 2021
Centralia man arrested for armed robbery in connection with May incident
An 18-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for armed robbery in connection with a May 18th incident where he allegedly struck a 25-year-old Centralia woman in the head with a pistol and stole her ...
Jun 21, 2021
Woodlawn home damaged by fire; passerby alerts residents to get out
A passerby is credited with spotting a house fire in Woodlawn and alerting the residents inside so they could get out safely. The fire on Dayton Street near Woodlawn Lane was discovered around 11:15 S...
Jun 21, 2021
Juneteenth Day Celebration draws big crowd to Laura Leake Park in Centralia
Organizers of the Juneteenth Celebration at Laura Leake Park in Centralia over the weekend were pleased with the large crowd that showed up to take part in the activities and large picnic. The program...
Jun 21, 2021 75-year-old Mary Williams who said she just learned the real meaning of Juneteenth a year ago was proud to explain its significance to those in attendance at Centralia's Juneteenth event on Saturday.
Centralia man injured when struck by hit and run driver early Monday morning
A 26-year-old Centralia man was injured when struck by a hit and run driver in the 1000 block of South Elm Street in Centralia early Monday morning. Centralia City Firemen say Destrian Doza sustained ...
Jun 21, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, June 21st, 2021
A 22-year-old Patoka man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for possession of a controlled substance. Joseph Mengarelli of North 500th Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to ...
Jun 21, 2021
Good crowds attend circus in Central City
The President of the Central City Lions Club says they were impressed with the crowds for the four performances of the Culpepper Merriweather Circus in the Central City Lions Park over the weekend. Au...
Jun 21, 2021 A lion tamer works at the Culpepper Merriweather Circus during a performance in Central City in 2021. Photo by Pat Hodges.
