Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Now Has Historical Downtown Walking Tour
Want to know about the buildings on the National Historic Register in downtown Centralia? A walking tour has now been put together to provide you with information. Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerc...
May 04, 2026 Visitors going on the first historic downtown Centralia walking tour. Source: Centralia Chamber of Commerce.
Locust Street Fair Draws Visitors Despite Early Rain
Centralia's 13th annual Locust Street Fair was dampened by rainfall early Saturday morning, but as the day went on and skies cleared, visitors turned out to see the available vendors and attractions. ...
May 04, 2026 Visitors were able to enjoy the Locust Street Fair on Saturday after the rain cleared. Photo by Austin Williams.
Fire Heavily Damages Woodlawn Mobile Home
A mobile home just west of Woodlawn on Mozart Road was heavily damaged by fire during the noon hour Sunday. Woodlawn Assistant Fire Chief Roger Hayse says smoke and fire was pouring from the rear of t...
May 04, 2026 Zdenko Zivkovic / CC
Study Shows Kaskaskia College Has Big Economic Impact on District
An economic development impact study completed for the Illinois Community College system shows Kaskaskia College generated $132.7 million in added income and supported more than 2,000 jobs in the coll...
May 04, 2026
Salem City Council to Swear in New Police Officer; Move Forward with Airport Road Study
The Salem City Council Monday night will swear in a new police officer. Isaac Hays has made a lateral transfer from the Marion County Sheriff's Department to join the Salem Police force. The board wil...
May 04, 2026
Police Beat for Monday, May 4th, 2026
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 28-year-old Taylor Schulz of Old US 51 in Sandoval for alleged domestic battery. 48-year-old Dennis Schuchmann of West Rexford in Centralia was arrested by Ce...
May 04, 2026
Story in Photos: Marah Johnson and Brody Collier Named SCHS Prom King and Queen
The 2026 Salem Community High School Prom Queen is Marah Johnson, and the King is Brody Collier. The two were crowned by outgoing Queen Keylie Hancock and King Keyton King at B.E. Gum Gymnasium Friday...
May 03, 2026 Queen Marah Johnson receives her crown from 2025 Prom Queen Keylie Hancock and Brody Collier receives his crown by 2025 Prom King Keyton King.
Central City Mobile Home Damaged by Fire
A Central City mobile home received significant damage from a Friday night fire. Centralia Fire Protection District Chief Ross Boshera says the fire was at a home owned by Doug Myer and occupied by Je...
May 02, 2026
Centralia Man Arrested on Multiple Sex-Related Offenses
Centralia Police have arrested a 31-year-old Centralia man on multiple sex related charges. Ryan Goodwin of Jolliff Bridge Road is being held in the Marion County Jail on two counts of predatory crimi...
May 02, 2026
Police Beat for Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Centralia Police have arrested 27-year-old Dakota Boyd of South 19th in Mt. Vernon for domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges and a first court a...
May 02, 2026
