Category Archives: Local News
Shattuc man arrested following fire in room at Best Western in Centralia
A 27-year-old Shattuc man has been arrested for aggravated arson following a fire in a room at the Best Western in Centralia on Saturday morning. Billy Muench of Indiana Street is accused of starting ...
Dec 08, 2024
Centralia man hurt when gas powered bike collides with car
A Centralia man was injured when his gas-powered bike apparently missed a stop sign at Noleman and Hickory and collided with a car. Initial information indicates John Paul was taken to SSM Health St. ...
Dec 08, 2024 Air Evac Medical Helicopter.
Centralia man charged with burglary and criminal damage in attempt to break into ATM
A 38-year-old Centralia man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with burglary and two counts of misdemeanor criminal damage to property in connection with an attempt to break into two ATM...
Dec 08, 2024
Centralia home damaged by electrical fire
An electrical fire caused heavy damage to a Centralia home late Friday afternoon. The fire was at a home rented by Ivan Lawson at 614 Rhodes Street. He had notified the landlord Darrell Jones when the...
Dec 08, 2024
Salem man charged with child pornography
A 20-year-old Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with child pornography. Dru Willhoite of Selmaville Road is accused of possessing a film, videotape, photograph or other similar visual ...
Dec 08, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia woman faces Class X felony drug charge
A 42-year-old Centralia woman has been charged in Marion County Court with a Class X felony of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. Brandy Boyce of North Cherry is charged with possessio...
Dec 08, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates two burglaries
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating two burglaries. A home in the 1600 block of Ticklen Road in rural Odin undergoing remodeling was broken into on Friday. Tools were reported miss...
Dec 08, 2024
Centralia High School held annual Holiday Concert
The annual Centralia High School held its annual band and choir holiday concert on Thursday, December 5. 34 choir members and 42 band members performed in group and combined pieces.
Dec 06, 2024 The combined band and choir prepare to perform "Silent Night."
Kinmundy plans big day of Christmas activities on Saturday, including lighted parade
The City of Kinmundy has a full day of Christmas activities planned on Saturday concluding with a lighted Christmas Parade and a visit with Santa and Ms. Claus at the library. Mayor Angie Diss says ac...
Dec 06, 2024 GMJ County Acres entry was one of the two Best Themed entries in the 2023 Kinmundy Christmas Parade.
Atlanta man arrested following high-speed chase and crash on I-57
A 25-year-old Atlanta, Georgia man has been arrested following a high speed chase and crash on I-64 and I-57. Sadarius Turner was eventually taken into custody for Reckless Driving and Aggravated Flee...
Dec 06, 2024
