Category Archives: Local News
Centralia High School announces this year's Distinguished Alumni
Centralia High School has named its Distinguished Alumni for 2024. They are longtime coach and teacher Richard 'Dick' Carpenter of the Class of 1954 and former college basketball coach, Centralia Mayo...
Oct 16, 2024
Filing period for Centralia city council candidates starts next week
By Steven Stilt The filing period is approaching for those interested in running for two seats on the Centralia City Council. During Tuesday evening's council meeting, City Clerk Kim Enke reported tha...
Oct 16, 2024 Members of the Centralia BPW club stand with the Centralia City Council during Tuesday night's council meeting. Club President Becca Deomes holds a plaque presented by Mayor Bryan Kuder, recognizing October 13 through October 19 as Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club Week.
Marion County Board confirms opioid settlement with Kroger
The Marion County Board Tuesday night confirmed they wanted to accept a $27,000 settlement with Kroger in ongoing litigation involving drug companies and pharmacies over past practices in distributing...
Oct 16, 2024 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth addresses county board about opioid settlement with Kroger. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia PD awarded IDOT traffic enforcement grant
The Centralia Police Department has announced it has been awarded a Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant to conduct additional traffic safety enforcement efforts...
Oct 16, 2024
Centralia Police investigate shots fired into North Elm Street home
The Centralia Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning incident where shots were fired into a residence in the 400 block of North Elm Street. Officers contacted the residents after r...
Oct 15, 2024
Kaskaskia College celebrates graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
On October 9, Kaskaskia College hosted its 24th annual pinning ceremony to honor the graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DGMS) Program for the year 2023-2024. The event celebrated the acco...
Oct 15, 2024 Front Row: Jacquelynne Witteborg, Beecher City; Katie Edmonson, Centralia; Quincy Morgan, Centralia. Second Row: DGMS Adjunct Faculty, Jill Tally and Candace Sloat; Lily Wilson, Vandalia; Hannah Porter, Centralia; Samantha Pilcher, Mason; and DGMS Program Coordinator, Cindy Hoffmann.
Kaskaskia College to honor veterans with annual Enduring Freedom Celebration
Kaskaskia College is hosting its annual Enduring Freedom Veterans' Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. All veterans, auxiliaries, and their families within the Kaskaskia College district a...
Oct 15, 2024 Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute (photo Kaskaskia College).
October 2024 Kaskaskia College Community Education Courses
Kaskaskia College's Department of Workforce Development and Community Education has announced a lineup of 13 courses for October 2024, offering a wide range of learning opportunities across multiple l...
Oct 15, 2024
Salem blood drive in honor of Joe Black set for Wednesday
A blood drive in honor of Joe Black is set for Wednesday at the Salem Community Activity Center. Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator Zach Elmore says Salem Township Hospital, Salem Lions Club, and the S...
Oct 15, 2024
Car catches fire while being jump started in Centralia
Centralia City Firemen say a 2001 Buick had its engine compartment destroyed when the car caught fire when being jump started early Monday evening. Firemen say the engine was fully engulfed in flames ...
Oct 15, 2024 Centralia City Fire Truck. File Photo.
