Category Archives: Local News
Kinmundy plans big day of Christmas activities on Saturday, including lighted parade
The City of Kinmundy has a full day of Christmas activities planned on Saturday concluding with a lighted Christmas Parade and a visit with Santa and Ms. Claus at the library. Mayor Angie Diss says ac...
Dec 06, 2024 GMJ County Acres entry was one of the two Best Themed entries in the 2023 Kinmundy Christmas Parade.
Atlanta man arrested following high-speed chase and crash on I-57
A 25-year-old Atlanta, Georgia man has been arrested following a high speed chase and crash on I-64 and I-57. Sadarius Turner was eventually taken into custody for Reckless Driving and Aggravated Flee...
Dec 06, 2024
Centralia man has two counts of criminal sexual assault dropped
A 29-year-old Centralia man has had two counts of criminal sexual assault dropped against him. Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth filed the motion to nolle prosequi the case against Silvino M...
Dec 06, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Odin man faces new weapons and drug charges
A 49-year-old Odin man has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. George Holman is accused of having...
Dec 06, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Homeless Centralia woman charged with residential burglary
A 33-year-old homeless Centralia woman has been charged in Marion County Court with residential burglary and burglary. Both charges against Bianca Meeks claimed she entered a dwelling in the 700 block...
Dec 06, 2024 Bianca Meeks
Salem Community Band and Choir to hold Friday and Sunday concerts
The Salem Community Band and Choir is performing both Friday night and Sunday afternoon at the Salem Community Theatre. Debbie Woodruff is one of the coordinators. "This year, our program is entitled ...
Dec 06, 2024 Photo from the Salem Community Band and Choir's concert in June.
Kaskaskia College celebrates students certified through the Workforce Equity Initiative
Kaskaskia College held a dinner and ceremony on Thursday for students who completed certificates through the Workforce Equity Initiative. 14 students were recognized at the ceremony and 25 in total we...
Dec 06, 2024 KC Regional Director of Education Centers Cheryl Boehne speaks to open the WEI completion ceremony on Thursday.
Vacant home burns north of Mt. Vernon
A vacant two-story home burned to the ground on Toll Lane north of Mt. Vernon late Thursday afternoon. Jefferson Fire officials say the house caught fire from embers from a nearby brush fire. Once the...
Dec 06, 2024
Centralia man arrested for burglary to ATM
A 38-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for burglary and criminal damage to property in connection with a burglary to an ATM machine. Centralia Police say Anthony Pullman of Maulding Drive was l...
Dec 06, 2024
Salem man ordered held without bond on attempted aggravated robbery at Salem Holiday Inn
A 53-year-old Salem man was ordered held without bond when making his first appearance in Marion County Court Thursday for attempted aggravated robbery. Christopher Melton of West Bryan Street was arr...
Dec 06, 2024 Christopher Melton