Category Archives: Local News
Indiana man arrested for entering home near I-57 south of Salem
A 42-year-old Ft. Wayne Indiana man was arrested for felony criminal trespass with a person present after allegedly entering a home near I-57 south of Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Andre...
Mar 26, 2025 Andrew Walker
Carlyle Lake Facilities Opening Soon
Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2025 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, campgrounds, a...
Mar 25, 2025
Three arrested for murder of Mt Vernon man
Three people have been arrested on two counts each of first-degree murder for the death of 57-year-old Patrick Williamson of Mt. Vernon. Williamson was found dead inside a home in the 600 block of Sou...
Mar 25, 2025 Peter Harris
KC Board approves telecommunication simulator purchase
By Steven Stilt During its meeting Monday night, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a 9-1-1 Reality PLUS training station simulator. The equipment will allow users to wor...
Mar 25, 2025
Centralia authorizes new electric supply agreement
The Centralia City Council at Monday night's regular meeting authorized consulting firm Good Energy to seek bids for a new energy supply contract for the city of Centralia. The city's current contract...
Mar 25, 2025 Centralia City Council presents a service award to retiring fire lieutenant John D. Cavaletto.
Fayette County woman accused of committing identity theft, money laundering in scam conspiracy
A southern Illinois grand jury returned a 19-count indictment charging a Fayette County woman for working as a "money mule" within a conspiracy to defraud victims and use their stolen identities. 54-y...
Mar 25, 2025
Marion County Board to discuss solar farm near Patoka, audit, window replacement, and animal controls future plans
The Marion County Board Tuesday night will be asked to confirm the construction and operation of a 35-acre solar farm in rural Patoka. The Swamp Fox Solar project would be located along US 51 near the...
Mar 25, 2025 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Mt. Vernon Police investigating Monday morning homicide; two in custody
Mt. Vernon Police say they are investigating the death of a man found deceased in the 600 block of South 15th Street as a homicide. Police report two persons have been taken into custody and a third s...
Mar 25, 2025
Salem Police Department soon to be five officers short on the street
Salem Deputy Police Chief Tyler Rose says that with two resignations to take jobs at other police departments, the department is now short five officers on the street. Rose says Sergeant Garland Simmo...
Mar 25, 2025
Salem woman charged with battery and DUI following altercation
A 34-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with misdemeanor battery and DUI after an altercation at her home late Monday afternoon. Salem Police say they were originally called ...
Mar 25, 2025
