Category Archives: Local News

Both drivers declined hospital treatment in a two-vehicle crash on South Poplar at South Pine Street just outside the southern Centralia City Limits early Thursday evening. Deputies say 43-year-old Ja...

Sandoval Police arrested 28-year-old Donavan Watson of South Lincoln in Centralia on a no bond misdemeanor warrant. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Two were sent to the jail from the courthous...

The Salem Township Hospital Board received a clean audit at its Wednesday board meeting. While there were no findings, the auditors expressed concern over the cost of inflation raising costs more than...

The South Central School Board has voted to limit the increase of its property tax rate to help district residents deal with rising costs. Superintendent Kerry Herdes says most of the increase will al...

One person was injured in a one car crash on Route 37 on the south side of Kinmundy early Wednesday evening. A Marion County Sheriff's Department report indicates 47-year-old James Bailey of Olney mis...

An Illinois Department of Transportation tractor that was cutting brush along I-57 at southbound mile marker 118 two miles north of the Salem exit was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. The Salem ...

One person took themselves to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital for treatment of injuries following a two-car rear end crash on South Elm at Second Street in downtown Centralia on Wednesday morning. Cent...

The Salem Community Theatre presents the musical, 'Cinnamon Grits, Christmas in the South, this Thursday through Sunday. Everything is nice when you add a little cinnamon spice! The holiday sequel to ...

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the South Central High School Cougars hosted the Woodlawn High School Cardinals and joined together to help combat an illness that has or will probably affect someone we...

Attorney General Raoul today announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with home improvement retail chain Menard Inc. (Menards). The bipartisan settlement resolves claims that the company decept...