Category Archives: Local News

Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2026 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, campgrounds, a...

By Steven Stilt Kaskaskia College will add a new certificate program to its offerings next school year, following action Monday night by the college's board of trustees. The board voted in favor of ad...

Castle Ridge will transform into a high-energy pop culture playground on Sunday, June 7th, as the K-Pop Demon Hunters Fan Fest brings an interactive, family-friendly entertainment experience to Southe...

A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested by Salem Police on an outstanding Marion County DUI warrant. He was taken to the Marion County Jail where he posted $500 bond and was released.

A retired Smithsonian Institute employee with an emphasis on political science says William Jennings Bryan started many of today's Presidential campaign methods. Dr. Clair Jesse spoke about Bryan's pl...

Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. invites the community to downtown Mt. Vernon for the first Market Days of the season on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Commons. The event will featu...

A fire fully engulfed a shed housing a substantial amount of equipment on the Gary Rinehart property in the 5400 block of Woodard School Road in rural Salem during the noon hour on Sunday. The fire wa...

Strong winds early Sunday night caused issues in both Centralia and Central City. While most of the area escaped rain, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Fa...

The Wound Care Clinics at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital have been honored with two outstanding achievement awards from RestorixHealth, recognizing exceptional c...

The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to pass an ordinance to sell its animal control facility at 853 Woods Lane to Marion County for their new animal shelter. The county will pay the ...