Category Archives: Local News
Kinmundy to move forward with camping at old lake; keeps mobile home restrictions the same
The Kinmundy Board of Alderman seated a new member, agreed to start the process for camping to be allowed at the old city lake, and to keep an ordinance in place requiring mobile homes moved into the ...
Jun 11, 2021 Kinmundy City Clerk Cathy Wilkins (left) swears in newly appointed Ward Two Alderman Gina Jenkins (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Mission South Central to host Electronics Recycle Event in Kinmundy
Mission South Central is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday in Kinmundy. No longer needed electronic items including newer system LED TV's and computer monitors as well as other small ...
Jun 11, 2021 Brad Montgomery / CC
Two area state representatives ask Governor to end extra unemployment weekly benefits
Two area state legislators say it's time for the extra $300 unemployment weekly benefits to end. State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) are calling on Gov...
Jun 11, 2021 State Representative Blaine Wilhour
Fire heavy damages condemned home in Centralia
Centralia City Firefighters say flames were showing from two rear windows of a condemned home that caught fire Thursday night. The fire was at 414 North Cherry. The fire is considered suspicious becau...
Jun 11, 2021 Photo by Sheree Goad
Salem Police investigate burglary at Village Garden Restaurant
The Salem Police Department is investigating a burglary at the Village Garden Restaurant. Money was taken from the office, cash register, and gaming machines after the south door of the bar had been p...
Jun 11, 2021
Early morning fire damages Odin home
A bathroom fire damaged an Odin home early Friday morning. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says the fire was at the Keena Williams home at 414 Penfield. She woke up to the smell of smoke and exited the hom...
Jun 11, 2021 Odin Firemen work to make sure a fire is out at 414 Penfield early Friday morning.
Fire at rural Iuka home confined to an electrical power strip
Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says a fire at a rural Iuka home late Thursday night was confined to a power strip plugged into an electrical outlet. Eagan says the fire was at the Shannon Davis home at 8...
Jun 11, 2021 chi yuan
Masks no longer required to enter Marion County Courthouse
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has announced effective Friday, masks no longer need to be worn to enter the Marion County Courthouse. The requirement is being lifted as part of the State of Il...
Jun 11, 2021 mich225 / CC
Illinois Commerce Commission approves new signals and gates for Perrine Avenue Railroad Crossing in Centralia
The Illinois Commerce Commission has granted approval of a Stipulated Agreement for the installation of new automatic flashing light signals and gates at the Perrine Avenue grade crossing of the Norfo...
Jun 10, 2021 Emmett Tullos / CC
Marion County Health Department reporting four new COVID-19 cases in the past three days
The Marion County Health Department is reporting four new COVID-19 cases Tuesday through Thursday. Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says all four cases are considered commu...
Jun 10, 2021
