Category Archives: Local News
Rural Centralia woman arrested for felony theft and possession of a controlled substance
A nurse practitioner from rural Centralia has been charged in Marion County Court with felony retail theft after allegedly changing barcodes on items purchased at the Salem Walmart on at least eight o...
Jul 12, 2023
Greyhound bus crashes into tractor-trailers in Illinois, killing 3 and injuring 14, police say
HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) - A Greyhound passenger bus crashed into three tractor-trailers parked along a highway exit to a rest area early Wednesday in southern Illinois, killing three people and injuring 1...
Jul 12, 2023
Salem Elementary District New Student Registration
Hawthorn and Franklin Park will be accepting phone calls to schedule new students entering the district for the 2023-24 school year on July 31, 2023 August 1, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Appointme...
Jul 12, 2023
POW/MIA Sergeant Howard 'Gordon' Malcolm laid to rest locally 52 years after his death
The remains of POW/MIA Sergeant Howard 'Gordon' Malcolm finally made it home for visitation and graveside services that were held on Tuesday 52 years after his death in North Korea. Surviving niece Th...
Jul 12, 2023 The funeral procession passing under the large US Flag Displayed at the Salem Fie Protection District. Other large flags were displayed by fire departments at Kell and Mt. Vernon. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups at Choate extend to other developmental centers in Illinois
Prompted by an outcry over abuse, Illinois proposed moving residents from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to similar facilities in the state. New reporting shows the problems at Choate a...
Jul 11, 2023
daVinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgical System arrives at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese has announced the recent acquisition of the daVinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system. The system is designed with the goal of further advancing the technology u...
Jul 11, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese surgery colleagues Jessica Campbell, surgical technologist (left) and Kari Hake, RN,(right) prepare for the first surgery on the da Vinci® Xi robotic-assisted surgical system.
Centralia City Council approves upgrading of utility billing system to provide more options
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a new fee structure for debit and credit card users and an upgrade of its utility billing system to provide more information to utility customers. City...
Jul 11, 2023 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith.
Four face new felony drug charges following weekend arrests
Four new felony drug charges have been filed in Marion County Court following weekend arrests. 33-year-old Michael Wimberly of East 4th in Kinmundy and 34-year-old Whitley Mulvaney of Meadow Lane in S...
Jul 11, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
State Police announce results of two special patrols
State Police have announced the results of two special patrols conducted in Marion County during June. There were 35 citations issued during an occupant restraint enforcement patrol in Marion and Rich...
Jul 11, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department releases details on crash at Route 37 and Kell Road
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports a two vehicle crash at Route 37 and the Kell Road occurred on Saturday afternoon when a pickup truck waiting to make a left turn was hit in the rear by a...
Jul 11, 2023