Category Archives: Local News
Illinois advocates seek support for drug price control board
A consumer advocacy group continued its push this week to drum up support for legislation to establish a state board to regulate the price of many prescription drugs in Illinois. Citizen Action/Illino...
Oct 09, 2024 The Illinois State Capitol is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Marion County Board's animal control problem 'getting bigger'
The Marion County Board was told Tuesday night the City of Centralia will raise the cost of accepting dogs at their animal pound from the unincorporated area by nearly double starting November 1st. Co...
Oct 09, 2024 Marion County Board meeting Tuesday night.
Police Beat for Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
A 30-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated battery in a public place and disorderly conduct. Deairius Bennett of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail....
Oct 09, 2024
Salem Township Hospital announces fall sale date for low-cost blood vouchers
Salem Township Hospital has announced the fall day for the purchase of low-cost blood test vouchers. The vouchers will be available on Thursday, November 7th, from seven am to five pm. Those who want ...
Oct 09, 2024
Marion County Board's Finance Committee continues to try and bring budget into line
The Marion County Board's Finance Committee Chair Chris Krupp reported Tuesday night the committee has trimmed more from next year's proposed budget but is still $850,000 in the red. Krupp says they a...
Oct 09, 2024 Marion County Courthouse
Two arrested, one injured in altercation at Salem Mobile Home Park
Two people have been arrested and one taken to the hospital following a series of altercations at Salem Mobile Home Park Tuesday night. Salem Police say 20-year-old Gregory Miller and 19-year-old Tris...
Oct 09, 2024
Centralia City Schools purchase weapon detectors
The Centralia grade school board approved the purchase of five portable weapon detectors at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The Opengate weapon detectors were purchased for $100,000 using funding f...
Oct 09, 2024
Salem ends program with YMCA and hires Jed Casburn as new city recreation director
The Salem City Council Monday night ended its seven-year partnership with the Gateway Region YMCA to provide recreation programs to the city. City Manager Annette Sola says the city will now provide t...
Oct 08, 2024
Salem City Council gives final approval to sale of Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council has given the final go-ahead for the sale of the former Save-a-Lot building that will be the future side of a business that will sell and service drones for the agriculture indu...
Oct 08, 2024
Salem City Council approves $300,000 in emergency repairs for West Warmouth sewer line
The Salem City Council Monday night approved spending up to $300,000 for emergency repairs to the sewer line on West Warmouth between College and Ohio. City Manager Annette Sola explained what happene...
Oct 08, 2024
