Category Archives: Local News
Local organizations gather at Centralia Opportunity Fair
By Austin Williams Over 40 local businesses and organizations were present for the first Centralia Youth Commission Opportunity Fair on Saturday at Castle Ridge. Harmony Barnes, a high school senior w...
Jun 30, 2025 Forty businesses and organizations took part in the first Centralia Opportunity Fair on Saturday at Castle Ridge. Photo by Austin Williams.
Illinois State Police Announce results of alcohol countermeasure enforcement patrols
The results for the Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) Patrol in Marion and Wayne counties has been announced by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 commander, Captain Nathan Douglas. The AC...
Jun 30, 2025 kovbasniuk / Depositphotos.com
IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Steer Clear of Seasonal Summer Hazards And Celebrate July 4th 2025 Safely
Don't Get Burned or Bitten by Bugs; Dodge Foodborne Illnesses by Following Safety Tips; Leave Fireworks to the Experts so You Don't Spend the Holiday in the ER SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of...
Jun 30, 2025
Salem set to recognize 100th anniversary of Scopes Monkey Trial on July 12th
Salem will recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial on Saturday, July 12th. The Salem Area Historical Museum is sponsoring the event that will be held at the stage in Bryan Memorial ...
Jun 30, 2025 Cast members rehearse the Scopes Trial reenactment in Bryan Memorial Park. Photo from the 100 Years After Scopes Celebration Facebook page.
Police Beat for Monday, June 30th, 2025
Sandoval Police have taken over the investigation of a car theft and burglary to a home in Sandoval. A resident in the 200 block of South Maple reported the incident to Marion County Sheriff's Deputie...
Jun 30, 2025
Expanded Irvington Homecoming Draws Big Weekend Crowd
A revitalized committee successfully expanded the Irvington Homecoming to two days this year capped by a Saturday night fireworks display over the Irvington Park. Committee Chair Steven Durbin says th...
Jun 30, 2025
Salem Township Hospital to begin Diabetes Support and Nutrition Education Group
Salem Township Hospital's Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Caroline Boehne will be hosting a new monthly Diabetes Support and Nutrition Education Group. Boehne says the group will meet monthly at...
Jun 30, 2025
Centralia American Legion Homecoming opens on Tuesday
The Centralia American Legion Homecoming in Fairview Park will open Tuesday and continue through the Fourth of July Fireworks Display at ten Friday night. The carnival will be in operation from six to...
Jun 30, 2025 Members of the Centralia American Legion raise the new large US flag over the Murray Center during the Thursday ceremony. Photo by Pat Hodges.
One person injured in one car crash south of Salem
The Salem Fire Protection District reports one person was injured in a one-vehicle rollover crash on Route 37 at Church Road south of Salem Sunday morning. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says it app...
Jun 29, 2025
Patoka School Board Gives Non-Certified Staff 5 Percent Raise
The Patoka School Board has approved a five percent raise for non-certified staff members. The board at its meeting last Thursday night also approved increases in the hourly rate for Treasurer Sherry ...
Jun 29, 2025
