Category Archives: Local News
Vernon man arrested for motor vehicle theft and possession of meth
A 34-year-old Vernon man has been arrested for motor vehicle theft and possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine. Marcus Hicks of Fayette Road was taken into custody after he was allegedly foun...
Nov 04, 2023
Salem Police investigate three vandalism complaints
Salem Police are investigating three vandalism complaints outside businesses on the southwest side of town. Officials of Tops Electric on West Whitaker Street reported a couple of vehicles vandalized ...
Nov 04, 2023
Friday was Martin McCormick Day in Salem
Salem Mayor Nic Farley proclaimed Friday as "Martin McCormick Appreciation Day". The honor came on McCormick's 80th birthday. He is still a city employee working as a custodian for Salem City Hall and...
Nov 04, 2023 Salem Mayor Nic Farley (left) presents Martin McCormick with a proclamation making Friday 'Martin McCormick Appreciation Day.'
Two new Distinguished Alumni address Centralia High School students
The students of Centralia High School heard from the two newest members of the Distinguished Alumni during a school assembly on Friday. The first honoree is Dr. Clara Rouse Voss, Class of 1962, who sp...
Nov 04, 2023 Centralia High School Distinguished Alumni Clara Rouse Voss and Dave Clement at all school assembly at Centralia High School on Friday. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Illinois city tickets reporter for asking too many questions, in latest First Amendment dustup
By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Reporter SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -Officials in a suburban Chicago community have issued municipal citations to a local news reporter for what they say were persistent cont...
Nov 04, 2023 Matt Turner / CC
Fall back: How daylight saving time can seriously affect your health
By CLAIRE SAVAGE and MELISSA PEREZ WINDER Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) - Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace earl...
Nov 04, 2023
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois' assault weapons ban
2-1 ruling sets up likely appeal to U.S. Supreme Court By PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com In a 2-1 ruling Friday, a federal appeals court ruled tha...
Nov 03, 2023 Dirksen Courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois)
Justin Bullard sentenced to 40 years in prison for murder of Salem woman as a result of a traffic crash
A 22-year-old Iuka man has been sentenced to a total of 40 years in prison in connection with charges filed following a fatal traffic crash in Salem last May. Judge Mark Stedelin sentenced Justin Bull...
Nov 03, 2023 Justin Bullard (Photo:
Marion County Jail)
Rural Texico man dies in single-vehicle crash
A 72-year-old rural Texico man has died as a result of a Wednesday morning traffic crash on Tolle Road just northwest of the Mt. Vernon City Limits. Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies say Paul Johnso...
Nov 03, 2023
Identities of two rural Waltonville fire victims released
The names of the two persons killed in the rural Waltonville fire Wednesday morning have been released. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identifies the man who died as 73-year-old Jerry Wright. Th...
Nov 03, 2023
