Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board still undecided on location for animal control facility
The Marion County Board had been looking at a building near the railroad overpass in Odin for its animal control facility, but it's back to the start following a closed session of the board Tuesday ni...
Mar 26, 2025 Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour.
Marion County Board member resigns
A member of the Marion County Board from District Three has resigned. Tyson McHenry stayed through the first part of the meeting before handing in his resignation. Marion County Board Chair Steve Whri...
Mar 26, 2025 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Central City approves new SRO contract, baseball field off-limits
The Central City Board of Trustees approved a new contract for a School Resource Officer with Central City School that now has the village paying one month of the officer's salary while the school pay...
Mar 26, 2025 Tilted poles at the Central City baseball field that need to be replaced. Photo by Austin Williams.
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.
