Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Wamac Police arrested a 41-year-old Centralia woman for resisting arrest and criminal damage to property as well as on an outstanding Marion County no bond felony failure to appear warrant. Melissa Mo...
Jun 19, 2025
Over 40 organizations to attend first annual Opportunity Fair at Castle Ridge
The Centralia Youth Commission has had over 40 area organizations sign up for a booth at the first annual Opportunity Fair to be held at Castle Ridge on June 28. The Opportunity Fair is an event for a...
Jun 19, 2025 Source: Centralia Youth Commission Facebook Page
West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public of the risk of West Nile virus (WNV), which has been confirmed from environmental samples in 17 counties in the central and nort...
Jun 19, 2025 dr_relling / CC
Juneteenth results in some government offices being closed
Today is the Juneteenth federal and state holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S. Many state and federal offices will be closed along with the Marion County and other area courthouses. Sal...
Jun 19, 2025
Shattuc Woman Hurt in Downtown Centralia Crash
A 56-year-old Shattuc woman was injured when her car crashed into a semi at the Elm and McCord Street intersection in downtown Centralia late Tuesday morning. Centralia Police say Tamra King of Boulde...
Jun 19, 2025
Salem man transported to St. Louis hospital after bike runs into car
Salem Police say a 55-year-old Salem man was injured when his gas powered bicycle crashed into the side of a car. The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon when Bryan Hester of East Rainey was traveling on...
Jun 19, 2025 Air Evac Medical Helicopter.
Mt. Vernon woman charged with unlawful removal of human remains
A 47-year-old Mt. Vernon woman has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful removal of human remains. Cheryl Puckett of Homestead Drive is accused in the charge without proper legal authority...
Jun 19, 2025 stockhouse / Depositphotos.com
This month's Project Patoka Pride Award Winners
The Patoka Village Board is delighted to extend congratulations to Michael and Lisa Cain for being the recipient of this month's Project Patoka Pride award. Michael and Lisa's dedication to maintainin...
Jun 19, 2025
Evergreen Christian Church in Salem Undergoing Half Million Dollar Expansion
The Evergreen Christian Church in Salem is undergoing half a million dollars' worth of expansion on a new 12,000 square foot multipurpose facility. The new facility will include a 5,000 square foot gy...
Jun 18, 2025
Iuka Park BBQ Cook Off for June 21st
The Iuka Park BBQ Cook Off is happening this Saturday, June 21st With the sampling beginning at noon with wings, the event will have a $225 entry fee for cook-off teams. Public arm bands for sampling ...
Jun 18, 2025
