Category Archives: Local News

A 21-year-old Opdyke man has been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly entering a home on Apple Street in Wamac without permission while armed with a look alike gun. Dreydyn Hart was later loc...

The Salem Elks Lodge retired nearly 300 flags during a Flag Day Program on Saturday. Each year the Salem Elks gather flags from throughout the community that have become torn and tattered. Mike Hooe o...

A 57-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Marion County no bond felony failure to appear warrant. Gerald Phillips of East Broadway was taken to the Marion County Jail to await fu...

A 46-year-old Centralia man was arrested by Centralia Police on multiple charges following a bicycle stop. Matthew White of South Davis was taken to the Marion County Jail for armed violence, aggravat...

Salem Township Hospital's Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Caroline Boehne, has announced her new bi-monthly nutrition education sessions, called 'Nutrition Nights at STH.' The sessions are free...

A 27-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison on aggravated battery and possession of a controlled substance charges. Christian McClelland of Dover Street admitted to the Nov...

A 1982 Chevy that had spent ten years parked in a barn before being restored caught fire and was destroyed on its first trip Friday afternoon. Jefferson Fire officials say David Wagner of rural Texico...

A 72-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Texas warrant. Kirby Gardner was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on extradition to Texas. 34-year-old Keith Charlton...

Members of the Mount Vernon FFA chapter attended the 98 th annual Illinois State FFA Convention Members of the Mount Vernon FFA chapter attended the 98 th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 9-1...

The Downtown Salem Historic Farmers Market with Music on the Porch is returning for another year this Saturday. Becky Timmerman, who owns the Benjamin Edwards building, host the weekly summer event in...