Category Archives: Local News
Odin man arrested for criminal sexual assault and domestic battery
A 32-year-old Odin man has been arrested for alleged criminal sexual assault with the threat or use of force and multiple counts of domestic battery. Wamac Police had been seeking David Bosler of Nort...
Jan 16, 2025 David Bosler.
Project Bread Meal Sites set to Reopen January 27th
The Project Bread senior meal sites and home delivery in Salem and Centralia will reopen on Monday, January 27th. The Executive Director of the social service agency BCMW made the announcement at the ...
Jan 16, 2025 BCMW executive director Jessica Backs.
South Central School Board finalizes $2-million bond issue
The South Central School Board has given final approval to a $2-million general obligation bond issue in the working cash fund. Superintendent Kerry Herdes says the bond replaces an expiring bond issu...
Jan 16, 2025
Illinois Department of Revenue announces start of 2025 income tax season
The 2025 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 27th, the same date...
Jan 16, 2025 SSilver / Depositphotos.com
Salem Fire District answers 324 calls in 2024 with $919,350 in fire damage
The Salem Fire Protection District handled 324 fire and rescue alarms in 2024. The number is up 30 calls from the prior year. There was one civilian fire death. The annual Fire Chief's Report shows $9...
Jan 16, 2025
Police Beat for Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Two people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Wednesday on outstanding warrants. 37-year-old Norman Dailey of Marquis Street in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police on a Marion County fel...
Jan 16, 2025
Marion County Highway Department explains snow removal efforts and equipment woes
Members of the Marion County Highway Department told the County Board's Road and Bridge Committee Tuesday night that equipment problems have been their biggest challenge during the current snow remova...
Jan 15, 2025 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia City Grade School Board gets building update
By Steven Stilt Superintendent Craig Clark reported at Tuesday night's meeting of the Centralia City Schools Board that construction projects at two schools in the district have mostly been completed....
Jan 15, 2025
Kell Firemen get quick knockdown on rural Walnut Hill outbuilding fire
Kell firefighters got a quick knockdown on an outbuilding fire in rural Walnut Hill Tuesday night. Assistant Chief Jason Franke says the 20 by 25 foot outbuilding had heavy smoke but no flames showing...
Jan 15, 2025
Mt. Vernon woman sentenced to seven days in jail for contempt following courtroom disturbance
A 19-year-old Mt. Vernon woman has been sentenced to seven days in the Marion County Jail for contempt of court after allegedly becoming unruly during a court hearing. Hailey Henson of Lewis Springs R...
Jan 15, 2025 Blogtrepreneur / CC
