Category Archives: Local News

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 29-year-old Dustin Taylor of South Hickory in Centralia on an outstanding Clinton County warrant. He was later transferred to the Clinton County Jail at Carly...

The Marion County Coalition Against Drug Use, The Community Resource Center, and the Take Action Coalition of Clinton County invite community members to join them for International Overdose Awareness ...

Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini discussed her goals for the city when speaking before this month's Chamber of Commerce meeting. She was asked about her top three priorities. "I w...

State Representative Charlie Meier is calling for the resignation of Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Dulce Quintero. His call comes following what he calls a year of tumult at DHS, inc...

A combined celebration honoring the 21-year career of Centralia Police Sergeant Michael Peebles and the installation of a new sergeant and patrolman is scheduled for four this afternoon at Centralia C...

Salem Police have arrested 27-year-old Kyle Bryant of North First in Clay City on an outstanding Clay County warrant and for driving on a suspended license. He was given a notice to appear for driving...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that I-64 will be one lane in each direction beginning Monday for road and bridge improvements. The closure will be between mile markers 45 and ...

Centralia Police have arrested a 47-year-old Marcum, Illinois man for aggravated battery to a police officer. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges and a first a...

A 41-year-old Centralia man was injured in a car-motorcycle crash on West Main and Hotze Road on the Westside of Salem early Friday evening. Salem Police say Joseph Lilly of East Third was westbound o...

Centralia Police arrested 25-year-old Jeffrey King II of Park Lane in Centralia for aggravated domestic battery. Officers took him to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on the charges an...