Category Archives: Local News

Both occupants of a car that ran off the 1700 block of West McCord Street into a deep ditch on the west side of Centralia were taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia for treatment. Centr...

The City of Centralia is announcing the placement of flags for branches of the military. To honor veterans, the city has worked with the Veteran's Affairs Committee to position flags representing each...

The Salem Community Band and Chorus performed to large crowds at the Salem Community Theatre over the weekend. Debbie Woodruff, who helped bring the community music program back, was pleased. "I'm thr...

The Salem Elks Lodge #1678 will be holding an American Flag Retirement Ceremony at nine Saturday morning. Local Trail Life Scouts will lead the retirement ceremony at will take at the rear of the lodg...

A 55-year-old Sandoval woman was taken to the Marion County Jail by Sandoval Police for aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a gun at a man. The man had gone to a Sandoval business to report th...

A 39-year-old Iuka man was injured in a van-motorcycle crash on West Main Street in front of the Village Garden Restaurant on Sunday afternoon. Salem Police say Mathew Thouvenin of Iuka Road was trave...

The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary to a vacant home on the 2800 block of Lazy Acres Road in rural Odin. Reports indicate the break-in occurred on Friday night. A mower ...

Marion County farmers have fallen behind their normal spring planting schedule due to all the rain that has hit South Central Illinois in recent weeks. Marion-Clinton County Farm Bureau Manager Brad C...

The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to begin the process of demolition of 17 more substandard houses in the city. The homes are at 237 North Beech, 608 East Kerr, 644 North Hickory, ...

There was another capacity turnout for the Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday. Foundation Board Member Ola Chapman says it was a great day. "We had another very successful go...