Category Archives: Local News
Fayette County meth dealer sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment
A 52-year-old Vandalia woman has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison after she admitted to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. US Attorney Steven Weinhoeft says the ...
Mar 06, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Salem will have Fall Clean-Up this year
Salem city officials say regardless of what decision is made on having a spring city-wide cleanup, the fall cleanup will go on as in the past. The city council on Monday night received a proposal from...
Mar 06, 2025
Steven D. Weinhoeft appointed as interim U.S. Attorney for Southern Illinois
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Steven D. Weinhoeft to serve as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Weinhoeft returns to the role he held from 2018 to 2022, b...
Mar 05, 2025 Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Steven Weinhoeft.
Selmaville Scholar Bowl takes first place as host of JV tournament
Selmaville Scholar Bowl took first place at the Selmaville Junior Varsity Tournament on Tuesday. Six teams competed in the tournament. Selmaville defeated second place Franklin Park in the final match...
Mar 05, 2025 Selmaville JV team, from left to right: Gabby Gaston, Grace Rau, Lilliana Dallas, Cecilia Nolte, Dylann Rosenthal, Piper Grey, Matt Blackburn, Weston Crouse, and Jazzy Bryant. Absent from photo: Gia Ward and Alana Howe. The team is coached by Amber Brink and Michelle Murphy.
Salem Township Hospital CEO feels they are in good shape to weather any changes in Medicaid funding
Salem Township Hospital CEO James Timpe feels the hospital is on good financial footing entering a time of change. One area he is watching is Medicaid that assists the low income with medical expenses...
Mar 05, 2025 Salem Township Hospital President/CEO James Timpe. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College receives almost $900,000 in grants to improve student experience
Kaskaskia College has been awarded almost $900,000 through four grants to improve student experience specifically in the trades and agriculture. KC Dean of Career and Technical Education Traci Masau s...
Mar 05, 2025
Centralia man charged with unauthorized videotaping of victim under 18
A 40-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with unauthorized videotaping of a victim under 18. Brooks Simpson of Meadowbrook Drive was arrested by Centralia Police Tuesday nig...
Mar 05, 2025 Brooks Simpson
Vernon woman escapes serious injury in one car crash
A 75-year-old Vernon woman received apparent minor injuries in a one car crash on the Ballance Road between Willet and Whitehaven Roads in rural Vernon during the noon hour on Tuesday. Vicky Heinrich ...
Mar 05, 2025
Centralia beginning spring leaf vacuuming on March 17 for four weeks
The City of Centralia will begin the Spring leaf vacuuming service for four weeks beginning on Monday March 17 and ending on Friday, April 11. The leaf vac is scheduled to pick up leaves on the same d...
Mar 05, 2025 Chris Barber / CC
Police Beat for Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
A 41-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police on a no bond felony failure to appear warrant. Hailey Shew of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a court appear...
Mar 05, 2025
