Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
A 24-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for domestic battery and criminal damage to property. Bakwan Wallace of Robinett Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a...
Jul 30, 2025
This Is Sign Up Day for Free Backpack and School Supply Giveaway in Centralia
The free backpack and school supply giveaway organized by Crystal Koch is taking registration from students who would like to participate from now until seven Wednesday night, July 30, in the Calumet ...
Jul 30, 2025 Scene from earlier Back to School giveaway.
Marion County Fair Junior and Senior Talent Show winners advance to state
The Marion County Fair Talent Show Sponsored by WJBD-WSIQ selected first place finishers in the Junior and Senior Division that will now advance to the statewide competition for county fair winners in...
Jul 29, 2025 Senior Division talent show winner Zella Trinkle.
Rural Iuka man flown from scene of 161 Extension crash to St. Louis Hospital
A 39-year-old rural Iuka man was flown from the scene of a one pickup truck crash early Monday night on the Route 161 Extension at the Slapout curve. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says Brandon Bl...
Jul 29, 2025
Driver involved in minor downtown Salem crash arrested for battery
Salem Police say a disagreement between drivers involved in a minor crash in the 100 block of East Main in front of the Marion County Courthouse Monday morning resulted in one being arrested for batte...
Jul 29, 2025
KC board approves health insurance renewal with higher rates
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on Monday evening approved the renewal of employee health insurance with BlueCross BlueShield that will include sizable increases in costs. Acco...
Jul 29, 2025
"Kids Day" held at the Marion County Fairgrounds
The "Kids Day" was held at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Monday with lots of games, activates, and food. The kids could receive an arm band that would allow them to receive a free hotdog meal, with...
Jul 29, 2025
Centralia City Hall to have roof repaired and replaced
The Centralia City Council approved an ordinance at Monday night's regular meeting to waive bidding requirements to replace and repair the damaged roof of Centralia City Hall. City manager Galen Mahle...
Jul 29, 2025 Centralia City Council presents 20-year service awards to captains Blake Perez and Scott Wiesen. Photo by Austin Williams.
Kaskaskia College Trustee Linda Stover Recognized as Finalist for Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award
Kaskaskia College proudly recognizes Linda Stover, Vice Chairman of the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees, who was recently honored as a finalist for the 2025 Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award...
Jul 29, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail Monday on outstanding warrants. 51-year-old Christopher Walker of East 1st in Junction City was arrested by sheriff's deputies for battery and on a Mari...
Jul 29, 2025
