Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board hires new county highway engineer
The Marion County Board has hired Alex Kreke as its new county highway engineer, pending IDOT approval. Kreke is currently an engineer with the city of Wentzville, Missouri. Road and Bridge Committee ...
Feb 26, 2025 File photo: Marion County Board meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Central City Board revises ordinance on door-to-door sales
By Steven Stilt During its monthly meeting on Tuesday, the Central City Village Board approved a revision to the village's street solicitation ordinance. Trustees voted unanimously in favor of an amen...
Feb 26, 2025
State Police arrest two on drug charges following traffic stop
State Police arrested both occupants of a car following a traffic stop on US 51 near Cemetery Road south of Sandoval on Tuesday. 34-year-old Jessica Sidener of West Bennett in Salem was arrested for p...
Feb 26, 2025
Work on Marion County's 2022 audit finally finished
Work has now been completed on Marion County's 2022 audit. Finance Committee Chair Christopher Krupp says the finance committee earlier addressed three minor areas of concern but will not be able to c...
Feb 26, 2025 Window replacement work in progress at the Marion County Courthouse. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Early voting in Marion County for April 1st consolidated election begins Wednesday
Wednesday is the first day for Early Voting in Marion County for the April 1st Consolidated Election. Early voting will be outside the Marion County Clerk's office on the second floor of the courthous...
Feb 26, 2025 Poll workers handle early voting at the Marion County Courthouse. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Remembering the African American Contributions to SSM Health
As we recognize and honor the central role of African Americans in the history of our nation, let us also pause to reflect on the strong African American women and men in the rich history of SSM Healt...
Feb 26, 2025
Salem Community High School Board votes to renovate two science labs
The Salem Community High School Board voted Monday night to complete the renovation of two of the science labs on the third floor this summer. The board amended the contract with Ameresco to oversee t...
Feb 25, 2025 A teacher works with students in Salem Community High School's chemistry lab. Photo by Cole Wimberly.
Centralia City Council approves engineering projects
The Centralia City Council passed resolutions for several projects at its regular meeting on Monday. Sidewalk improvements to portions of Airport Road and Country Club Road were approved from Jordan E...
Feb 25, 2025 The Centralia City Council presents the Equal Pay Day proclamation with members of Centralia BPW. Photo by Austin Williams.
Kaskaskia College sets tuition for next academic year
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approved a resolution that will slightly increase tuition and fee rates for classes in the 2025-26 school year. Including fees, the in-district rate will increa...
Feb 25, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
A 31-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for threatening a public official, resisting arrest and on an outstanding Clinton County warrant. Centralia Police say Emmanuel Robinson of McKee Street i...
Feb 25, 2025
