Category Archives: Local News
Hoffman dedicates Veterans Memorial
About 175 people were in attendance Sunday when residents of the Hoffman area dedicated a Veterans Memorial in Hussman Park. The fundraising for the project began in 2017 when The Trinity Lutheran Sch...
Nov 12, 2024 Hoffman Veterans Memorial
Centralia City Council Tuesday night to consider workers compensation options
The Centralia City Council Tuesday night will consider options on its worker's compensation insurance. City Manager Kory Smith says a proposal from its current provider Illinois Counties Risk-Manageme...
Nov 12, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
A 37-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for alleged misdemeanor theft. Norman Dailey of Marquis Drive was taken to the Marion County Jail and later released o...
Nov 12, 2024
Raccoon Grade School invites district veterans to Veterans Day program
Veterans Day was celebrated by the Raccoon Grade School District on Friday. Superintendent Misty Johannes welcomed district veterans with a thank you for their service. "As we celebrate Veteran's Day,...
Nov 11, 2024 Veterans watch the Veteran's Day program at Raccoon Grade School.
Selmaville Grade School students honor veterans
Students at Selmaville Grade School combined their musical and writing talents to thank district Veterans during a Veterans Day program on Friday. Students shared the microphone to deliver a message o...
Nov 11, 2024 Standing veterans are recognized by Selmaville Grade School.
Salem Community Activity Center pleased with weekend vendor fair
The President of the Salem Community Activity Center board is pleased with the turnout for the annual Vendor Fair held on Saturday. Ellen Neff reports 23 vendors were on hand with several hundred payi...
Nov 11, 2024 Items on display at the Salem Activity Center Vendor Fair.
Police Beat for Monday, November 11th, 2024
Centralia Police have arrested a 27-year-old Centralia woman on outstanding Marion and Bond County felony and misdemeanor warrants. Jasmin Whiteley of North Locust was taken to the Marion County Jail ...
Nov 11, 2024
Salem woman arrested for aggravated battery to senior citizen
A 37-year-old Salem woman was arrested on Sunday for aggravated battery to a senior citizen after allegedly pushing or shoving a 76-year-old woman. Salem Police say Amanda Moore of Golden Acres became...
Nov 11, 2024
Overturned semi reduces I-57 southbound traffic to the shoulder for eight hours
An overturned semi in the construction zone of I-57 at the south split from I-64 south of Mt. Vernon brought traffic to a crawl for eight hours Sunday night and early Monday morning. Jefferson Fire of...
Nov 11, 2024
Centralia American Legion to host Veterans Day Program
The Centralia American Legion will host the 22nd Annual Court of Honor on Veterans Day Monday. The program will begin at 10:30 with Central City Police Chief Jamie Ramsey as keynote speaker. Nominated...
Nov 10, 2024
