Category Archives: Local News
Marion man arrested for DUI after partially driving off NAL loading dock
Salem Police say a 34-year-old Marion man was arrested for driving under the influence after striking a rail on the side of a loading dock at North American Lighting on West Main and had his car come ...
May 16, 2024
As vacated Centralia funeral home prepares for new tenant, owner makes a startling find
Former funeral director surrendered his license after state regulators found deplorable conditions By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com In the basement of a C...
May 15, 2024 Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in downtown Centralia. Photo by Steven Stilt.
Centralia Junior High Principal resigns to become Central City Superintendent
The Centralia City School Board has accepted the resignation of Centralia Junior High School principal Jordan Queen. He will be departing at the end of the school year to accept the position of superi...
May 15, 2024
After the long wait, Marion County gets clean 2021 audit
The long wait is over, but the news was good on Marion County's 2021 audit. The Manager of Government Practice for the Wipfli Auditing Firm Josh Faivre joined the Marion County Board Tuesday night via...
May 15, 2024 4H members Tommy Cox, Norah Cox and Hallie Borcherding along with 4h Extension Program Coordinator Shelby Zellers came before the Marion County Board Tuesday night to thank them for their support. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Fair Grandstand Event tickets go on sale online only Wednesday night
The Marion County Fair for the first time will be selling tickets online to grandstand events. The fair's website MarionCountyAgFair.com will open for the purchase of tickets at six Wednesday night (t...
May 15, 2024
Salem Township Hospital Employee of the Year announced
The Salem Township Hospital Employee of the Year is Director of Surgical Services Kristina Feig. Her name was announced by the sponsoring Salem Township Hospital Foundation during a Hospital Week even...
May 15, 2024 Salem Township Hospital Foundation President Myron Lloyd presents Kristina Feig with Employee of the Year honor. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Flora man arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
A 26-year-old Flora man has been arrested on a Class X charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation says Braxton Allen was arres...
May 14, 2024
Two injured in Route 37 crash in Jefferson County
Jefferson County Sheriff's officials have released details on a Thursday afternoon three-vehicle crash that resulted in two injuries. Chief Deputy Blaine Uhls says the collision occurred at Davis Road...
May 14, 2024
Two Centralia Police officers receive promotions; third recognized on retirement
By Steven Stilt Two members of the Centralia Police Department officially received promotions on Monday. Trent Timmons, previously a sergeant with the department, was sworn in as a lieutenant prior to...
May 14, 2024 Trent Timmons (left) takes the oath of office as lieutenant with the Centralia Police Department. Photo by Steven Stilt.
Centralia City Council approves bids on new water plant
By Steven Stilt The Centralia City Council on Monday night accepted a bid for the construction of a new water treatment plant to replace the city's current 100-year-old facility. The council approved ...
May 14, 2024 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder
