Category Archives: Local News
Centralia man gets two years in prison for felony theft
A 51-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to felony theft. James Garner admitted to taking a guitar in July of last year. The c...
Aug 30, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 30th, 2023
A 38-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for felony retail theft. Police say Timothy Finley of West Schwartz was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly leaving Discount Tobacco withou...
Aug 30, 2023
42-year-old Salem man latest to be charged in drug delivery crackdown
A 42-year-old Salem man was formally charged in Marion County Court on Tuesday with unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine. William Cherniak, who told authorities he was homeless...
Aug 30, 2023
Centralia man receives reduced sentence after initial 30-year sentence is thrown out by Appellate Court
A 38-year-old Centralia man has been resentenced to a ten-year prison term for a 2012 aggravated criminal sexual assault after an original 30-year sentence was thrown out by the 5th District Appellate...
Aug 29, 2023 Brian Minton (Marion County Sheriff's office)
State leaders announce FFA mental health awareness grant program
$1,000 grants to FFA chapters will be available this fall By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Farmers and residents of rural communities often face stigma when it comes ...
Aug 29, 2023 Tony Alter / CC
Fallen tree limb starts smoldering fire at Marion County Housing duplex
Two families had to be relocated for the night after a large falling tree limb pulled the weather head for the electric service off a duplex and started a smoldering fire. Centralia City Firemen say t...
Aug 29, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 27-year-old Carlyle man for theft of a motor vehicle. Anthony Bassett of Ninth Street was reportedly found in a car by Carlyle Police after it had been reported stolen...
Aug 29, 2023
Several Centralia residents raise questions about city's upcoming OSLAD grant application
Several Centralia residents came before the city council Monday night raising questions about why playground improvements in Fairview Park was selected for submittal of a $600,000 OSLAD state grant fo...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo by Pat Hodges.
Kaskaskia College Board approves work force adjustment for 85 positions
The Kaskaskia College Board has approved a tentative budget and a workforce pay adjustment for 85 positions. The board Monday night placed its tentative budget on file prior to a public hearing at its...
Aug 29, 2023 KC Vice Presidents sign three year employment contracts. Front Row (l-r) Provost-Vice President Julie Obermark, Vice President of Administrative Services Judy Hemker, Vice President of Student Services Amy Zanton and CIO-Vice President of Institutional Support & Technology George Kriss. Back row (l-r) KC Board of Trustees Chairman John W. Hawley and KC President George Evans.
Two new Centralia Police Officers sworn in
Two new Centralia Police Officers have been sworn in to serve the city. Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke introduced Tyler Crawford and William Henegar before they took the oath of office from ...
Aug 29, 2023 New patrolman William Henegar is sworn in by City Clerk Kim Enke while his parents Kelly Henegar and Thomas Henegar look on. Photo by Bruce Kropp.