Category Archives: Local News

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) donated his annual pay raise given to lawmakers to local community organizations serving Southern Illinois. Meier explains, "Politicians do not deserve...

Farina is hosting their annual 4th on July celebration at the Farina Village park from 12-10:30. This nearly half a day event will include food stands, vendors, and a beer garden that's kicks off at 1...

The City of Centralia has announced road closures for the 4th of July Celebration and other upcoming events. On the 4th of July, starting at 10 am, there will be no parking along the parade route that...

B.C.M.W project B.R.E.A.D, in partnership with the Midland Area Agency on Aging and the Illinois Department of Aging, will begin accepting applications for Farmers Market Coupons starting Monday, July...

A rural Vernon home burned to the ground on Tuesday. Patoka Fire Chief Blake Hyde says owner Judy Thompson had been staying elsewhere and when she came to check on the home at 1663 Burk Road during th...

The City of Centralia has issued $2.5-million in Building Permits in June. One permit is for more than half the cost. A $1,569,000 permit was issued for installation of a roof top solar array at City ...

Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail by Centralia Police on no bond outstanding failure to appear warrants. 57-year-old Stacy Kniser of South Locust in Centralia was arrested on major traff...

Former Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon has pleaded NOT guilty to seven counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving two underage girls. The Not Guilty plea came during a Marion County Court ...

After four years as Iuka Grade School Superintendent, Sam Alli has resigned effective this week to become Principal at Brownstown High School. Alli says his time at Iuka has been extremely rewarding a...

A 23-year-old Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with felony theft of more than $10,000. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says Mason Becker of Julia Drive is accused of taking over $3...