Category Archives: Local News
Salem Fire called to put out fire in pick-up truck
The Salem Fire Protection District responded to a pickup truck on fire early Tuesday night. Fire officials say a truck driven by Robert Fulton caught fire after he pulled into the driveway of his home...
Mar 27, 2024
Centralia man charged with aggravated battery to a child
A 36-year-old Centralia man has been charged with aggravated battery to a child under 13 and domestic battery after his six-year-old son was discovered with marks on his body by school officials. Lawr...
Mar 27, 2024
Centralia man arrested on meth charge after car found in middle of road
A 26-year-old Centralia man has been charged with possession of between 5 and 15 grams of methamphetamine after a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy investigated a vehicle parked in the roadway with a dri...
Mar 27, 2024
Illinois Regional Superintendents of Schools study: Schools weather critical teaching shortage, but steps remain
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois schools have taken steps to weather an acute shortage of teachers with the state's help, but a survey released Tuesday points to ...
Mar 27, 2024
Marion County Sheriff gets permission to provide deputy to DCFS
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps received the green light from the county board Tuesday night to enter into a pilot program with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to provide a ...
Mar 27, 2024 File photo: Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia High School's solar array project appears back on track
A planned solar array project at Centralia High School appears to be back on track, as school officials are now pursuing an agreement with a new solar company. Last month, it was reported that NelNet ...
Mar 26, 2024
Kaskaskia College to name ag building John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center
The Kaskaskia College Board Monday night approved named its agriculture building the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center. College President George Evans says the college wants to honor the hard work...
Mar 26, 2024
Centralia City Council gets update on electric aggregation
The Centralia City Council was told Goode Energy will be seeking bids on the next 18 months of electric aggregation while electric prices have stabilized. Managing Director Philip Carr says Centralia ...
Mar 26, 2024 Deerphoto / Depositphotos.com
Fire destroys home on North side of Dix
A home on the north side of Dix was destroyed by fire early Monday night. Jefferson Fire officials say the Robert Lulich home at 915 West Lincoln was engulfed in flames and the roof was beginning to f...
Mar 26, 2024 Robert Couse-Baker / CC
Kaskaskia College Board Chair to receive top honor for Community College Trustee
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees is congratulating its longtime chair Bill Hawley on receiving the top award for a community college trustee in the State of Illinois. College President George E...
Mar 26, 2024 KC Board Chair Bill Hawley (left) with Board Member Jim Beasley who he nominated for a statewide award that he won.
