Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board member to run for re-election after all
District Three Marion County Board member Steve Whritenour had earlier decided not to run for re-election, but that has now changed. The Marion County Republican Central Committee had filled Whritenou...
Aug 28, 2024 Whritenour sitting as ESDA Committee Chair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Board told they will face tough budget decisions this year
Marion County Board Finance Committee Chair Chris Krupp says major cuts will be needed to balance the county's budget for the coming fiscal year that begins December 1st. His comment came at Tuesday n...
Aug 28, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Marion County Board names interim county highway engineer
The Marion County Board Tuesday night voted to name Marilee Snow as Interim County Highway Engineer. Snow, who has worked at the department the past 11 years, will serve until a replacement is found f...
Aug 28, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Central City removes block and mortar foundation requirement
The Central City village board voted at Tuesday's meeting to remove the ordinance requirement to have mobile homes placed on block and mortar. There were two dissenting votes, from Tom Cagle and RoseA...
Aug 28, 2024
Salem Police arrest Iuka man on outstanding warrant and possession of methamphetamine
Salem Police stopped 34-year-old Timothy Pomeroy of South Main in Iuka while he was walking early this morning on West Warmoth Street. The initial stop was because they believed he was wanted on a war...
Aug 28, 2024
State Police DCI investigating death of man in storage units in Centralia
The Illinois Department of Criminal Investigation has taken over an investigation of a man who died at the storage facility in the 600 block of Aaron Parkway on the west side of Centralia. Centralia P...
Aug 28, 2024
Centralia City Council approves new garbage contract and playground equipment
The Centralia City Council approved a new five-year contract agreement with CWI of Illinois doing business as Republic Services. The new contract includes the ability for residents to request large it...
Aug 27, 2024 Illustration of Centralia's planned new playground equipment.
Kaskaskia College Board approves bids for new gymnasium
During its meeting Monday evening, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees voted to award bids on various phases of work pertaining to a new on-campus gymnasium that could be completed as soon as late...
Aug 27, 2024 Rendering of the outside look of the new Kaskaskia College gym.
Kaskaskia College Board gives President new four-year contract
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract for President George Evans to continue as KC president. Evans says he's pleased to remain at the helm of the college, and than...
Aug 27, 2024 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Salem Police Chief announces retirement
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl has announced his retirement effective November 1st. The 57-year-old Ambuehl has spent his entire career on the Salem Police Department starting in 2001. "When you get ...
Aug 27, 2024 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
