Category Archives: Local News
Natural gas leak closes Centralia bar for an hour
Rumors Bar at 600 North James in Centralia had to be evacuated for about an hour around 8:30 Tuesday night when a car hit a natural gas service line causing a leak. Electricity was turned off as a pre...
Nov 12, 2025
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
A 45-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police on an outstanding no bond Marion County felony warrant. William Cherniak of CJ Heck Road was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a Monday...
Nov 12, 2025
12 veterans honored at this year's Centralia Veterans Day Service
The annual Centralia Veterans Day Service was hosted at Centralia American Legion Post 446 on Tuesday, after being relocated at the last minute from the planned venue of the Centralia VFW. This year's...
Nov 12, 2025 Mike Sutherland stands with the veterans received their Court of Honor plaques on Tuesday. From left to right: Mike Sutherland, Stephen Owens, Keith McCormick, Richard Jacquas, Orlie Uhls, Sharon Pierjok, Todd Schultze, Tammy Guidish, Roberta Bland. Recipients not pictured: Herb Russell Williams, Paul Hermaling, Jerry Schwalm, and Walter Hanks.
Bailey to stay in governor's race following family tragedy
The decision came after a lot of prayer and reflection,' Bailey told his supporters By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Darren bailey is staying in th...
Nov 11, 2025 Darren Bailey and his wife Cindy announce that he will stay in the governor’s race in a three-minute video posted to social media. He was contemplating his next move after his son, daughter-in-law and two grandkids died in a helicopter crash.
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote - again
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois' Dick Durbin was one...
Nov 11, 2025
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 ...
Nov 11, 2025 This undated image provided by ByHeart shows ByHeart formula products.(ByHeart via AP)
Centralia City Council appoints new city treasurer
The Centralia City Council appointed Jeremy Henderson as new City Treasurer, replacing retiring Bill Agee, who worked for the city for 38 years under nine different mayors. Henderson has been the city...
Nov 11, 2025 Centralia's new city treasurer Jeremy Henderson is sworn in by city clerk Kim Enke. Photo by Austin Williams.
Iuka Grade School hosts veterans to show thanks
The Iuka Grade School invited Veterans in the district to a special Veterans Day program on Monday. The school band played and students sang patriotic numbers while students along with Superintendent ...
Nov 11, 2025 Iuka Grade School students sing at the Veterans Day program. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Franklin Park Middle School hosts first Veterans Day Thank You Program
The Franklin Park Middle School Student Council coordinated the first Thank You program for Veterans held at the school Monday afternoon. Principal Tyler Lux welcomed the veterans to the school. "Toda...
Nov 11, 2025 Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux speaks at the Veterans Day Program with veterans seated behind him. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia home damaged by electrical fire
A Centralia home was damaged in an electrical fire Monday morning. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was at the Charles Hays home at 1608 South Hickory. Hays and a second person were in the liv...
Nov 11, 2025 Centralia firemen responding to an electrical fire at a house on South Hickory Street. Photo by Brady Toennies.
