Category Archives: Local News
Former Centralia minister faces petition to have probation revoked on child pornography charges
A 41-year-old former Worship Minister at the Calumet Street Christian Church serving four years' probation on five counts of child pornography is now facing a petition to revoke his probation. Ian Mop...
Dec 04, 2025
Two teens escape serious injury in Green Street Road crash
A 17-year-old juvenile female from Shattuc lost control of her car on the Green Street Road between Scout and Lakeshore Drive Tuesday morning. The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports the car ap...
Dec 03, 2025
Former worship minister at Centralia church arrested in connection with child pornography conviction
A 41-year-old former Worship Minister at the Calumet Street Christian Church in Centralia placed on four years' probation after pleading guilty to five felony counts of child pornography has been arre...
Dec 03, 2025
Centralia City Council issues $218,480 in building permits in November
The City of Centralia issued $218,480 in building permits in November. There were 14 total permits, five were for installation of roof mount solar arrays. A permit for a $10,000 addition to a home on ...
Dec 03, 2025
Contractor cuts gas line at rear of Salem Township Hospital
A contractor on the Salem Township Hospital construction project at the rear of the hospital cut a natural gas line while removing a concrete parking lot on Tuesday. Salem Township Hospital CEO Jim Ti...
Dec 03, 2025 Construction in progress at Salem Township Hospital. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community High School Has Record Number of State Scholars
Salem Community High School has its largest number of Illinois State Scholars in a single class in the school's history this year. The Class of 2026 has had 30 students recognized by the Illinois Stud...
Dec 02, 2025
Salem City Council tightens nuisance and building code ordinances
The Salem City Council has tightened up its nuisance and building code ordinances. Under changes in the nuisance ordinance, recreational vehicles and boats will no longer be allowed to park long term ...
Dec 02, 2025
Salem City Council told sale of building housing NAL Operation will help finance expansion of another industry
The Salem City Council has agreed to move tax increment financing district benefits to a new owner of an industrial building at 2028 West Main that is utilized by North American Lighting. Aaron Robb i...
Dec 02, 2025 File photo: May 2025 Salem City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem takes another step forward on sewer project
The Salem City Council has agreed to seek up to a $2-million low interest EPA loan to pay engineering costs for a sewer project the city is seeking grant money to complete. Public Works Director Travi...
Dec 02, 2025
Slippery spots remain on major highways
The Illinois Department of Transportation reports scattered slippery spots remain on even the major highways in Marion, Fayette and Clay Counties. Major roads in Clinton, Washington and Jefferson Coun...
Dec 02, 2025
