Category Archives: Local News
Two Marion County fire departments receive grants
Marion County Ag in the Classroom teacher Meggan Hiestand presents a check to Kell Fire Assistant Chief Jason Franke to purchase a new warning sign. Photo by Bruce Kropp. The Kell and Iuka Fire Depart...
Apr 15, 2021
Mississippi man returned to Marion County on warrant charging child abduction
A 60-year-old Booneville, Mississippi man has been returned to the Marion County Jail on an outstanding warrant charging child abduction of a family member. Dennis Pannell is being held in lieu of a $...
Apr 14, 2021
Marion County Health Department reports two new cases of COVID-19
The Marion County Health Department is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Neither are long-term care residents or students. Both cases are considered community spread. There are current...
Apr 14, 2021
Centralia Grade School Board discusses use of Federal Stimulus Grant Money
The Centralia City Grade School Board Tuesday night learned federal COVID-19 relief money will fund summer school, new learning devices, and building improvements. Superintendent Craig Clark says 150 ...
Apr 14, 2021
House to review Capitol artifacts for offensive depictions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois House task force will review artifacts in the state Capitol for their depiction of historical figures with racist or other objectionable traits. House Speaker Chri...
Apr 14, 2021
Two sentenced probation after pleading guilty to felony drug charges
Two people were sentenced to probation after entering guilty pleas in Marion County Court to felony drug charges. 30-year-old Kirbi Rinehart of Bob White Drive in Salem was sentenced to two years prob...
Apr 14, 2021
Kaskaskia College hosting Career and Technical Education Open House on Thursday
Kaskaskia College is hosting a Career and Technical Education Open House on Thursday at the college’s Crisp Technology Center in Centralia. Programs that will be highlighted include automotive t...
Apr 14, 2021
Three killed in crash in Monroe County in southwestern Illinois
State Police say three teens were killed in a car-truck crash on the Bluff Road in Monroe County southwest of St. Louis Tuesday afternoon. Preliminary investigative details indicate a car driven by 18...
Apr 14, 2021
Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure
CHICAGO (AP) - The pandemic has made loneliness inescapable around the globe and the health care community says it’s time to seek solutions. Evidence suggests loneliness can damage health as muc...
Apr 14, 2021
South Central Transit employee asks for removal of board member for harassment
A South Central Transit employee asked the Marion County Board Tuesday night to remove Ben Stratemeyer of Centralia from their board for harassment. Beth Monken, who said she was also speaking for oth...
Apr 14, 2021
