Category Archives: Local News
Centralia man charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Cedric Garrett of McKee Street is accused of being in possession of nunchucks when ...
Jun 08, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Police Beat for Thursday, July 8th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 28-year-old Casey Grizzard of Brookside Avenue in Centralia for alleged retail theft, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a narcotic instrument. He was take...
Jun 08, 2023
SSM Health St. Mary's Supervisors Recognized for Their Extraordinary Efforts
Nathan Hebenstreit, RN and Beth Runge, RN Receive Laura Kaiser's Presidential Coin. Two administrative supervisors at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Nathan Hebenstreit, BSN, RN, and Beth Runge, BSN, R...
Jun 08, 2023 SSM Health President & CEO Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE presents award to Beth and Nathan.
State Ag Department's 'Clean Sweep' program comes to Marion, Clinton, and Fayette Counties this summer
The State Department of Agriculture's annual "Clean Sweep" program will include Marion, Clinton and Fayette Counties this year. The agency's Brad Beaver says Clean Sweep gives Illinois residents a cha...
Jun 08, 2023 Hey Paul / CC
Deaconess Illinois Clinic Express to Open in Mt. Vernon on June 12th
Deaconess Illinois has announced it will open a Clinic Express at 3111 Broadway in Mt. Vernon on June 12th. The goal is to make healthcare more convenient for patients in Mt. Vernon and surrounding co...
Jun 07, 2023 Deaconess Illinois Clinic Express soon to open in Mt. Vernon. (Provided Photo)
Pritzker puts final stamp on $50.4 billion state spending plan
Budget includes investments in education, violence prevention and business incentives By ANDREW ADAMS& JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker s...
Jun 07, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget into law Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Two Clay County Sheriff's Deputies receive Life Saving Awards
Two Clay County Sheriff's Deputies have been presented with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Life-Saving Awards. The awards are the result of their actions on March 13th where they were able t...
Jun 07, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet installed as President of Illinois Judges Association
Illinois Supreme Court Justice David K. Overstreet has been installed as President of the Illinois Judges Association during the annual meeting held in Chicago earlier this month. Justice Overstreet w...
Jun 07, 2023
Salem Elks plan Flag Retirement Ceremony for Saturday
Salem Elks Lodge #1678 is joining Trail Life Troop #262 (formerly the Boy Scouts) in holding their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on the grounds of the Salem Elks this Saturday at ten am. This very s...
Jun 07, 2023 Flag retirement program in 2022 at Salem Elks Lodge. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of a weapon by a felon. Cedric Garrett of McKee Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centralia Police arrested 3...
Jun 07, 2023