Category Archives: Local News
Sister Clarette Healing Garden dedicated at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
The Sister Clarette Healing Garden on the southeast corner of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia was dedicated during ceremonies Tuesday afternoon. The Chair of the St. Mary's Hospital Founda...
Nov 08, 2023 Sister Clarette in front of the Madonna centerpiece of the Sister Clarette Healing Garden dedicated on Tuesday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
Four people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants and remain in custody Wednesday morning. 38-year-old Lindsey Holsapple of West Main in Salem is being held in lieu...
Nov 08, 2023
Salem man gets eight years in prison for Circle K armed robbery
A 29-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in the May armed robbery of the Circle K Convenience Store on West Main Street in Salem. Brandon Kehn of North Trenary ...
Nov 07, 2023 Brandon Kehn (Marion County Sheriff's Department)
Clinton County man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in death of housemate
A 52-year-old Jamestown man has pleaded guilty in Clinton County Court to involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Benjamin Bush of Main Street i...
Nov 07, 2023
Centralia teen gets three year prison term on sex abuse conviction
An 18-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to criminal sexual abuse with the use of force. Kaleb Nagy of North Pine Street wa...
Nov 07, 2023
Centralia man gets 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault
A 39-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to one of two predatory criminal sexual assault cases pending against him. Zachary Boyer of South Maple was ...
Nov 07, 2023
Georgia man pleads guilty aggravated criminal sexual abuse to Centralia woman
A 22-year-old Morrow, Georgia man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The charge stems from an incident in June in Centralia where...
Nov 07, 2023
St. Louis man pleads guilty to sex charges with underage girl in Salem
A 37-year-old St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one Class X count of child pornography in connection with acts committed on multiple days with a g...
Nov 07, 2023 Courtney Buffkins
Salem City Council approves housing study
The Salem City Council Monday night approved a $15,750 housing study by Tracy Cross and Associates, Inc. Economic Development Director Lea Dellicarprini hopes the study will help provide information t...
Nov 07, 2023 Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini.
Centralia man allegedly violates new pre-trial release law for third time and also arrested on drug and bribery counts
A 45-year-old Centralia man was arrested by Centralia Police on multiple charges following a Monday night traffic stop. Christopher Ramey of East 6th was eventually taken into custody for driving on a...
Nov 07, 2023
