Category Archives: Local News

The Sandoval Village Board is the latest to ban Kratom both in its natural and synthetic form. The ordinance also bans several other synthetic and novel substances from sale and distribution for recre...

Wamac Fest is set for Saturday in the Wamac park, featuring food, refreshments, music and games for the kids. The event is scheduled from three to eleven Saturday evening. This year's music lineup inc...

A 57-year-old Centralia man was brought to the Marion County Jail from court on Thursday after receiving a 14-day jail term as part of a plea under the sex offender registration law. Randy Westenhaver...

Four of the individuals who objected to Anthony Decker's nomination as the Republican candidate for Marion County Sheriff have filed for judicial review following those objections being overturned by ...

The Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center will present its final weekend of performances of the musical "The Spitfire Grill" this weekend. Directed by director and choreographer Matt Helton, "Th...

The Sandoval Village Board is the latest to ban Kratom both in its natural and synthetic form. The ordinance also bans several other synthetic and novel substances from sale and distribution for recre...

Centralia Police say a 43-year-old Centralia woman has died from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by her husband who then stabbed himself during a domestic altercation. Marion County Coroner Claude How...

This Saturday, for the fourth year, Drew Baldridge returns to his hometown of Patoka for the Big Baldridge and Bonfire. Baldridge headlines the event and will be performing his hit music, promoting hi...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds teens and their families to enjoy homecoming celebrations responsibly this year because the choices made today can have lasting consequences.   In July 202...

The annual Fall Festival at the Kinmundy Log Cabin Village is coming up, offering visitors a chance to step back in time while enjoying a full weekend of family fun. The festival will be held Septembe...