Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Supervisor of Assessments keeps his job; Board Chair says change will still happen
The Marion County Board on an 8-7 vote has agreed to keep Mark Miller as Supervisor of Assessments. While the vote appears close, two-thirds of the board members had to agree to get rid of Miller. The...
Jan 06, 2026 Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller addresses the Marion County Board at the January 5 board meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem man charged with two counts of burglary to storage sheds
A 32-year-old Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with two counts of burglary. Christopher Budds of West Schwartz is accused of entering two of the Lock and Roll storage units in the 140...
Jan 06, 2026
Salem man charged with threatening public official ordered held without bond
A 24-year-old Salem man has been ordered held without bond after formally being charged in Marion County Court on Monday with threatening a public official and aggravated assault. Salem Police arreste...
Jan 06, 2026
Centralia man charged in connection with Blue Goose burglary
A 20-year-old Centralia man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with burglary, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and criminal damage to property in connection with an early Saturd...
Jan 06, 2026
Wamac council acts on a backlog of records
By Steven Stilt The Wamac City Council took action Monday evening toward clearing out a backlog of records in the city's possession. According to officials, the city has been holding on to records, su...
Jan 06, 2026 File photo: Wamac City Hall
Salem City Council approves SAFE event in Bryan Memorial Park
In a short meeting to start the new year, the Salem City Council approved a request by the SAFE organization to hold an event titled "Color, Courage, Change" in Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday, April ...
Jan 06, 2026
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 6th, 2025
Three people remain in custody at the Marion County Jail following Monday arrests. A 20-year-old Salem resident, K Jay Bumgarner of South Pearl in Salem, has been arrested by Centralia Police for alle...
Jan 06, 2026
United Way of South Central Illinois Hosts Free NACA Homebuyer Workshop This Saturday, January 10th
United Way of South Central Illinois will host a free NACA Homebuyer Workshop this Saturday, January 10 from 10-2pm. The workshop offers local residents a real, proven pathway to homeownership-without...
Jan 06, 2026
ILETSB and the Cook County Sheriff's Office announce nation's first law enforcement crisis response therapy canine certification program
The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is excited to announce, in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), a first-of-its-kind law enforcement therapy canine certif...
Jan 05, 2026 Photo credit: ILETSB
IAA Foundation offers scholarships to support agriculture, Illinois farm families
More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation. "Offering scholarships that encourage students to explore degrees in agriculture related fields is...
Jan 05, 2026
