Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Police Investigating Injured Bicyclist Found in Yard
Centralia Police say they are investigating how a bicyclist was injured who was found by a passerby lying in a yard at 13th and Cedar Streets early this morning. Lieutenant Steve Whritenour says a bik...
Jul 2, 2026 stockhouse / Depositphotos.com
Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site to celebrate Declaration of Independence on July 8
The Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site in St. Clair County will host "The Language of Liberty," a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8. Community members ...
Jul 1, 2026
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
Salem Police have arrested 20-year-old Levi Logan of North Washington Street in Salem for aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centralia Police arrested 43-year-old Bra...
Jul 1, 2026
Marion County Jury Finds Vernon Woman Guilty of Arson
A Marion County Jury deliberated about 40 minutes before finding a 50-year- old Vernon woman guilty of arson following a two day jury trial. Misty Podergois of Farthing Road was accused of setting a p...
Jul 1, 2026
Centralia Police execute numerous search warrants in sweep with other agencies
Centralia Police say several stolen guns and suspected controlled substances have been recovered after several search warrants and four arrests were made last week in a combined effort with other depa...
Jul 1, 2026
Nashville High School Baseball Coach faces sexual assault charges
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a baseball coach at Nashville Community High School with criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. 54-year-old Chad Malawy of Nashville has...
Jun 30, 2026 Chad Malawy
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Following Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Multiple Illinois Counties including Jefferson and Effingham
Governor JB Pritzker has included Jefferson and Effingham Counties in a State Disaster Proclamation following months of severe weather and flooding that caused widespread damage across Illinois. Begin...
Jun 30, 2026 Picture: Jason Franke Texaco tornado
SCHS Senior selected for 2026 youth tour to Washington D.C
SCHS senior Brenna Hays was selected to participate in the 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. After representing Wabash Communications Co-op at Youth Day in Springfield this spring, Brenna was chosen...
Jun 30, 2026
SCHS Senior named Outstanding Scholar at Commonwealth Honors Academy
SCHS Senior Regan Vincent was selected to attend the Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University, where she completed an intensive three-week program, earned 3 hours of college credit, and ...
Jun 30, 2026
Government offices announce 4th of July schedules
Most local government offices are celebrating Independence Day on Friday, July 3rd, since the holiday falls on Saturday. Salem and Centralia City Halls, along with area courthouses, will be closed on ...
Jun 30, 2026
