Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Sunday, December 1st, 2024
A 42-year-old Sandoval woman has been arrested by Sandoval Police for alleged domestic battery. Tonya Gelsinger of South Walnut was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on formal ...
Dec 01, 2024
Little of three plus inches of snow across most of region stays around
While South Central Illinois received more than three inches of snow in some locations Saturday, most melted when hitting the pavement until late afternoon. That's when several accidents were reported...
Dec 01, 2024 File photo. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Two hurt in mini-bike car crash on Old US 51
State Police say both the driver and passenger of a mini-bike were injured Friday night and transferred to an area hospital after it collided with a car on Old US 51 at the entrance to Hillcrest Memor...
Nov 30, 2024 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
New Marion County Courthouse Square Christmas light display flipped on 1st time Friday night
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps and County Board Chair Debbie Smith 'flipped' a large switch to turn on the courthouse square's new lighted Christmas Display at six Friday night. The project was ma...
Nov 30, 2024 Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps and Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith pull down the large switch to turn on the new courthouse square Christmas decorations Friday night.
William Jennings Bryan Birthplace Christmas Tours Saturday, need reservation
The William Jennings Bryan Birthplace has been decorated for the Christmas Holiday Season and free tickets are now available to tour the home. Salem City Councilman Jim Koehler says this will be a cha...
Nov 30, 2024 William Jennings Bryan Birthplace Museum on South Broadway. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Small Business Saturday points to impact of shopping locally
Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland says multiplying the impact of shopping locally could mean more than $ 10 million extra for the local economy. He notes the aver...
Nov 30, 2024
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Saturday (updated 7 am Saturday)
A band of 3-5" of snow will develop in the I-70/I-64 corridor Saturday morning, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Lower totals and lesser impacts will be seen outside of this band. Snow ends fro...
Nov 30, 2024
Three Mt. Vernon residents held without bond for home invasion in Centralia
Three Mt. Vernon residents were ordered held without bond following their first appearance in court on multiple charges including Class X charges of home invasion, mob action, and criminal trespass to...
Nov 29, 2024 Leshanna Derixson, Lee Derixson, and Eric Nabors.
Salem man arrested when found taking shower of neighboring home
A 28-year-old Salem man who was found taking a shower and washing his laundry at a neighbor's home on South College Street Thanksgiving night has been arrested for criminal trespass to land. Salem Pol...
Nov 29, 2024
Poplar Place holding 20th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner in Centralia on Thursday
Poplar Place in Centralia will be holding its 20th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner from eleven to two on Thursday. The Poplar Place invites you and your family to join them for a complimentary traditional ...
Nov 29, 2024 Fixing Thanksgiving Dinners at the Poplar Place on Thursday.
