Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
A 50-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police on a Marion County felony warrant. Richard Warren of South Cherfry was taken to the Marion County jail on the no bond warrant for fail...
Sep 10, 2024
Illinois Commerce Commission encourages Illinoisans to utilize FCC Lifeline program
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is partnering with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and the National Associati...
Sep 09, 2024
Carlyle Lake Triathlon returns this weekend, Lake Road to be temporarily closed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake, in partnership with MSE Racing, will host the Carlyle Lake Tri on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The triathlon will begin in the Dam West Day Use Area at 6:...
Sep 09, 2024
Dobson-Fest to be held at Carlyle Lake this weekend
Dobson-Fest, a celebration of pioneer astronomer John Dobson will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Coles Creek Boat Ramp within Coles Creek Recreation Area. As t...
Sep 09, 2024 serrnovik / Depositphotos.com
Centralia teenager arrested and given notice to appear following late night bicycle chase
A 16-year-old Centralia male was arrested by Centralia police over the weekend and charged with several crimes, including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, after attempting to flee police on a bicy...
Sep 09, 2024
Kaskaskia College: An Economic Engine for Southern Illinois An OpEd from Kaskaskia College President George Evans
As the President of Kaskaskia College (KC), I see firsthand the positive change KC makes in the lives of students, families, staff and community. Now, thanks to a recent economic impact report, we hav...
Sep 09, 2024 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Southwestern Spotlights Industry Challenges, Co-op Opportunities At 86th Annual Meeting
The region's reliance on intermittent energy, a member-oriented strategic plan, and a member-based virtual power plant were among the challenges and opportunities addressed during Southwestern Electri...
Sep 09, 2024
Super Cruise at Bryan Memorial Park
Salem's Super Cruise was Saturday September 7 th . The cruise began at 9 am with coordinator Ken Carpenter. Before noon on Saturday there were over 60 cars already, Carpenter explained he estimated ov...
Sep 09, 2024
Salem Fire District's Remembrance of 9/11 Saturday
The Board of Trustees of the Salem Fire Protection District hosted the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Saturday in Bryan Memorial Park. The event opened with a memorial walk on Richter Drive that ...
Sep 09, 2024
Police Beat for Monday, September 9th, 2024
Salem Police arrested a 42-year-old Salem man on two counts of violation of an order of protection and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Pietro Alfano of Dahlins Drive was taken to th...
Sep 09, 2024
