Category Archives: Local News

Jefferson Fire officials were able to confine a fire that started from a flu in a wood-burning stove to one wall and part of the attic. The fire was at the Donald Fairfield home on Rees Lane southeast...

A Jefferson County Jury found a 37-year-old Mt. Vernon man guilty of attempted murder and other charges in connection with an October incident where three people were shot. The jury deliberated about ...

The Salem Grade School Board has hired a new Assistant Principal for Franklin Park Middle School. Current fifth grade social studies teacher Ben Teriet was selected from the multiple candidates who ap...

The Centralia City Council held a special meeting on Thursday to formally approve a contract with Galen Mahle to become Centralia's new city manager starting January 21, 2025. Mahle will the vacancy l...

by Cole Wimberly Santa made an appearance at the courthouse on Thursday. Families shuffled in as the children waited for Santa. The families circled the tree in a line waiting for Santa. The Grinch de...

Presenting the annual audit report at Thursday night's school board meeting, superintendent Chuck Lane reported that Centralia High School kept recognition status with a financial profile score of 3.8...

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' refiled multi-grid plan with modifications. The Commission approved $356 million in investments and system improvements needed to stren...

McKindley V. Allen, 32, and DaLeon J. Fontennet, 28, pleaded guilty to committing burglary involving a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute a control...

A 41-year-old Odin man faces multiple charges following a police chase Thursday night. James Williams of Pine Avenue was taken to the Marion County Jail for fleeing and attempting to elude police, arm...

The Daffy Dill Garden Club has announced the Downtown Salem Flower Box Decorating Contest winners. The theme this year was Frosty the Snowman. Taking first place was Marion County Savings Bank for the...