Category Archives: Local News
Smithsonian curator visits Bryan Birthplace Home in Salem
A curator of political history at the National Museum of American History has visited the Bryan Birthplace Museum in Salem. Claire Jerry was impressed with what she saw. "I'm engaged in quite a bit of...
Oct 14, 2024 Curator Claire Jerry stands next to historical objects at the Bryan Birthplace Museum. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Fire causes attic damage to Salem home
A fire damaged a Salem home late Sunday afternoon. The fire was at a home rented by Jimmy Butler at 514 South Pearl Street. Salem Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Bill Fulton says they were ca...
Oct 14, 2024 Damaged roof after the South Pearl Street house fire. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council Tuesday night to consider selling 11 surplus properties
The Centralia City Council Tuesday night will be asked to pass 11 ordinances declaring vacant lots where substandard homes have been torn down as surplus property to allow them to be sold to the highe...
Oct 14, 2024
Electric rates coming down for Centralia residents on Electric Aggregation
Centralia City Manager Kory Smith has announced they have renewed the municipal electricity aggregation program that will bring lower electric rates to participants beginning with the December 2024 me...
Oct 14, 2024 Deerphoto / Depositphotos.com
Mt. Vernon Police seeking suspect in Saturday night shooting that left three injured
Mt. Vernon Police say three people were shot outside a home at 1105 Lamar Street late Saturday night. A suspect who was known by the three is currently being sought. Police say all three were taken to...
Oct 14, 2024
Police Beat for Monday, October 14th, 2024
The Marion County Sheriff's Department investigated a report of a gunshot fired out of a car near the driveway of a home in the 7300 block of Malone Road in rural Alma. The resident reported the car s...
Oct 14, 2024
Monday is Columbus Day, a holiday for some
Monday is Columbus Day, a federal and state holiday. However, you'll find trash pickup remaining on its regular schedule with Monday pickup in Salem and Centralia. Salem will have the first day of fal...
Oct 13, 2024
Police Beat for Sunday, October 13th, 2024
Salem Police arrested 43-year-old Sascha Weiss of East Church in Salem for aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. 65-year-old Allen ...
Oct 13, 2024
Two people injured in four-vehicle crash on Route 161 east of Centralia
Two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Route 161 just west of Moonglow Road on the east side of Centralia late Friday night. State Police say three units were slowing or stopped in traffic...
Oct 12, 2024 Emergency responders gather around one of four vehicles involved in crash on Route 161 near Moonglow Road late Friday night. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy honored with Illinois State Police Director's Award of Distinction
A Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy has been honored with the State Police Director's Award of Distinction. Deputy Devin Elliott was presented the award by State Police Director Brendan Kelly during a...
Oct 12, 2024 State Police Director Brendan Kelley presents Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Deputy Director's Award of Distinction. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Facebook photo)
