Category Archives: Local News
Centralia issues nearly $1.5 million in building permits in April
The City of Centralia issued nearly $1.5 million in building permits during the month of April. The largest was a $1.1-million permit for the new Byrd Watson Drug Store that is under construction at 7...
May 02, 2025
Keep Salem Beautiful Litter Cleanup Day is Saturday
The Keep Salem Beautiful Litter Cleanup Day is still on Saturday as organizers watch the weather forecast. Those who are interested in helping are asked to register before nine am at the shelter next ...
May 02, 2025
Police Beat for Friday, May 2nd, 2025
An 18-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police for criminal damage to property and battery. Mayonna Cherish of East McCord was taken to the Marion County Jail. 63-year-old Timoth...
May 02, 2025
National Weather Service finds two tornado paths in Southern Fayette County
The National Weather Service found two tornado paths from a small severe thunderstorm that passed over Southern Fayette County early Wednesday night. Weather Service personnel were in the area Thursda...
May 02, 2025
Over $43,000 in scholarships award at Odin Senior Banquet
Odin High School seniors were recognized at the annual Odin Senior Banquet and received a total of $43,496 in scholarships. The following seniors received awards: Jalynn Moore and Allayna Riehm receiv...
May 01, 2025 Four Odin seniors received the Rollen and Lecta Rae Robinson Scholarships at the Odin Senior Banquet.
Tornado Hits in Area Between Shobonier and St. Peter Wednesday night
Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens says he can follow a two-mile path of damage from a tornado that touched down south of the St. Peter blacktop beginning about two miles west of US 51 between Shob...
May 01, 2025 Clouds during the Wednesday night storms (Photo by Tammy Downes).
Kaskaskia College nursing program receives competitive state grant for training software
Kaskaskia College recently received a competitive Illinois Board of Higher Education Nursing School Grant to improve the educational experience for future nurses throughout the region. KC was one of j...
May 01, 2025 KC nursing students working with an Anatomage electronic 3D model cadaver.
Police Beat for Thursday, May 1st, 2025
A 32-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, and criminal trespass to a residence. Steven Jones of Kerr Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. ...
May 01, 2025
Salem Township Hospital reports good fiscal year
Salem Township Hospital has completed its fiscal year on March 31st, reaching its goals. Hospital President James Timpe reported the news to the hospital board Wednesday afternoon. "Last fiscal year w...
May 01, 2025 Salem Township Hospital President/CEO James Timpe. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia man charged with 13 counts of child pornography
A 39-year-old Centralia man has been charged with 13 counts of child pornography following an investigation conducted by the Illinois Attorney General's Office and Centralia Police. Lucas Connaway of ...
May 01, 2025
