Category Archives: Local News
Centralia city council approves new comprehensive city plan
The Centralia city council approved a new comprehensive plan at its regular meeting on Monday. The comprehensive plan's purpose is to guide development and planning for the city of Centralia and infor...
Dec 17, 2024 The Centralia City Council meeting on Monday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Kaskaskia College Board approves charter for new Wellness Club
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees, during its meeting Monday night, approved the charter for a new student club, which will be known as the Wellness Club. According to college of...
Dec 17, 2024
Salem City Council wishes City Attorney the best in retirement
Salem City Attorney Mike Jones is stepping down after 44 years as city attorney. Jones says he's very humbled to have served the city so long and being given the chance when first hired as a young man...
Dec 17, 2024 Mayor Nic Farley (left) with retiring city attorney Mike Jones (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates drone complaints
The Marion County Sheriff's Department received three complaints Monday night about drones flying over the area. None could be confirmed by responding deputies. A resident in the 1700 block of Green S...
Dec 17, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Three people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Monday. 28-year-old Bryce Edward of South Perrine in Centralia was returned from the Jefferson County Jail on a no bond Marion County felony warr...
Dec 17, 2024
Centralia Police make arrest in early Tuesday morning stabbing
Centralia Police arrested an 18-year-old Urbana woman for an early Tuesday morning stabbing at a Friendship Party at a Marion County Housing Authority Unit in the 1,000 block of Maulding Drive. Veroni...
Dec 17, 2024
Little Egypt CEO Hosts Trivia Night
by Cole Wimberly The Little Egypt CEO raised $4500 at their trivia night this past Sunday. The event was held in the cafeteria of Salem Community High School. There were over 20 tables full, and a cas...
Dec 17, 2024
Centralia Project Bread Meal Site gets special meal; reopening of centers still not clear
The Centralia Project Bread Meal Site reopened for one day on Monday as State Representative Charlie Meier cooked a special meal as earlier promised. "I have smoked porkchops, baked potatoes, slaw and...
Dec 16, 2024 Charlie Meier filling to-go dinners. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kinmundy Police hold Shop with a cop program for third year
For the third year, Kinmundy Police participated in the Shop with a Cop program. Chief Joe Duffy says the program is made possible by a donation of nearly $5,000 from the Kinmundy Methodist Church. He...
Dec 16, 2024 Kinmundy Chief Joe Duffy at Kinmundy Shop with a Cop.
Centralia Shop with a Cop serves nearly 200 children
The Centralia Police Department met with families at the Centralia Wal-Mart on Saturday for the annual Shop with a Cop program, providing Christmas presents for nearly 200 local children. Lieutenant S...
Dec 16, 2024 Group photo at Centralia Shop with a Cop.
