Category Archives: Local News
Salem Elks make $6,000 in donations to two area food pantries
The Salem Elks presented checks totaling $6,000 to two area food pantries on Wednesday evening. The Elks grant writer Mike Hooe says the money is coming from the Elk's National Foundation's 'Beacon Gr...
Dec 14, 2023 Salem Elks Exhalted Ruler Bob Lafenhagan (left) presents a check to Rae Daleo of the Salem Ministerial Alliance along with Grant Writer Mike Hooe.
Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner decides not to revoke Centralia House liquor license
Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Bryan Kuder has decided NOT to suspend, terminate or revoke the liquor license of Ramey's Centralia House Restaurant. Kuder held a hearing last week on his prop...
Dec 14, 2023 Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner listens to testimony at last week's Liquor Commission hearing. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Marion County Highway Engineer outlines funded projects for next five years
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has compiled a list of road and bridge projects that have been funded during the next five years. The list includes six bridges that are either closed or ...
Dec 14, 2023 Marion County Highway Department building.
Rural Centralia man pleads guilty to aggravated battery to a child
A 47-year-old rural Centralia man has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery to a child. Benjamin Beard of West 4th was charged with grabbing a girl under the age of 13 around the neck. He was placed on...
Dec 14, 2023
Father of July 4th Illinois parade shooting suspect released early from jail for good behavior
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - The father of the suspect in a deadly 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago has been released early from jail after serving part of a 60-day sentence for sponso...
Dec 14, 2023 Robert E. Crimo Jr., talks to his attorney George Gomez as he appears before Judge George D. Strickland at the Lake County Courthouse, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Waukegan, IL. . (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool)
As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved
Lawmakers continue questioning rules as case appears headed to U.S. Supreme Court By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Firearm owners in Illinois will ...
Dec 13, 2023 Caption: Illinois State Police acting chief legal counsel Suzanne Bond told lawmakers the agency has listened to gun owners’ concerns and made changes to the rules that were first proposed in September. (Capitol News Illinois photo)
Centralia Pool Committee recommends no new outdoor pool, at least for now
The Centralia Pool Committee has finalized its recommendation to the city council on whether the city should construct a new outdoor pool. Economic Development Director Derek Sherman helped finalize t...
Dec 13, 2023 Some members of the pool committee discuss their final recommendation to the city council on a new outdoor pool at Tuesday night's meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Probation Department gets $427,850 grant for drug court program
The Marion County Court Probation Department has received a $427,850 grant to enhance services for Drug Court participants. Director of Court Services Renee Pride made the announcement at Tuesday nigh...
Dec 13, 2023 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Marion County Board okays emergency work on sewer smell in Public Service Building
The Marion County Board has approved the start of emergency repairs to locate and correct the source of a sewer gas odor in the Public Service Building. The smell had gone away following earlier repai...
Dec 13, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigating residential burglary
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a residential burglary in rural Centralia. A resident in the 900 block of Community Beach Road reported her home was entered with three jewelry ...
Dec 13, 2023
