Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants on Thursday. 37-year-old Jeffery Beck of Hicks Road in Alma was arrested by Sandoval Police on an outstanding Missouri warrant. ...
May 23, 2024
Centralia Junior High graduates 117
Centralia Junior High School promoted 117 eighth grade students to Centralia High School in graduation ceremonies Tuesday night. Gabriel Houser was named the Student of the Year and gave the student a...
May 23, 2024
Centralia man gets 18 month prison term for felony driving on a revoked license
A 54-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for felony driving on a revoked license with at least three prior convictions. Randle Giller of Wabash Avenue is already in prison...
May 23, 2024
Centralia woman charged with felony aggravated cruelty to an animal
A 36-year-old Centralia woman has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated cruelty to an animal. Shamika Swan of North Sycamore is accused of intentionally committing an act that caused a d...
May 23, 2024
Odin Firemen's Picnic set to open Thursday night
The Odin Firemen's Picnic is scheduled to open Thursday night for its three day run. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says Thursday night will be the traditional family night. "Arm bands are $25. We will ha...
May 23, 2024 Midway Fun at the 2021 Odin Firemen's Picnic.
Choate employee caught beating patient on camera kept working for 11 days after incident
After our investigation revealed patient abuse at Illinois' Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the facility installed cameras to help. But the footage isn't monitored unless there's an all...
May 22, 2024
107 graduate from Franklin Park Middle School
107 8th graders at Franklin Park Middle School were promoted to Salem Community High School during graduation on Tuesday night. Principal Tyler Lux noted the event was an opportunity to recognize and ...
May 22, 2024 Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux (at podium) announces graduates names as they come across the stage as School Board President Alisha Ambuehl presents the diplomas. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe is in the rear preparing the next diploma.
Authorities still conducting search, rescue after tornado slams Iowa; at least 1 dead
South Central Illinois receives just a few thunderstorms as severe weather stays north. Salem water plant received .16 inches of rain, with just a trace in Centralia. By HANNAH FINGERHUT and MARGERY A...
May 22, 2024 Local residents walk among the debris from tornado damaged homes, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Greenfield, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Police Beat for Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
Salem Police arrested 50-year-old Richard Warren of South Cherry in Centralia for violation of the sex registration act. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. An 18-year-old Centralia resident, Hayd...
May 22, 2024
Raccoon Grade School student wins State Elks Essay Contest
An eighth grade student at Raccoon Grade School is the 8th grade statewide winner in the Illinois Elks essay contest. Paison Ogrzewalla, the daughter of Jeremy and Amanda Ogrzewalla, read her essay at...
May 22, 2024 Former Exalted Ruler Bob Lafenhagen (left), state essay winner Paison Ogrzewalla (center) and current Exalted Ruler Steve Lindsey (right).
