Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 17th, 2022
Centralia Police arrested a 30-year-old Mt. Vernon man on drug offenses. William Harmon of Cherry Street was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged possession of a controlled substance and posses...
Jan 17, 2023
Marion County Fair Queen and talent winners to compete at State this weekend
Marion County Fair Queen Delaney Kell of Salem will compete this weekend for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. She is among 72 county fair queens seeking the title. Kell says she has been ...
Jan 17, 2023 Marion County Fair Queen Delaney Kell.
Salem City Council raises water and sewer rates 15%
The Salem City Council has voted to raise water and sewer rates by 15 percent. City Manager Rex Barbee says the increase will catch the city up from 13 years of no increases before a 25-percent increa...
Jan 17, 2023 Sergeant Daniel Bosomworth shakes the hand of Mayor Nic Farley after he is sworn in at Monday night's meeting. His wife Cassie held the Bible. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Monday morning fire damages Centralia home
Fire damaged a Centralia home Monday morning. The fire was at the Darrell Jones, Sr. home at 1002 North Maple. No one was home when the fire was spotted by a neighbor. The fire caused heavy damage to ...
Jan 16, 2023 Centralia Firemen battle a fire that spread through the attic of the Darrell Jones, Sr. home at 1002 North Maple Monday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Eagle Watch set in Carlyle as local Eagle population continues to grow
The US Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library, will be hosting an Eagle Watch on Saturday, January 28th, at the library. Starting at 8:30 am, Park Rangers will have rep...
Jan 16, 2023 Dean McCoy / CC
Very sad day at WJBD as we grieve the sudden loss of Ted Tanner
A reflection by Bruce Kropp, WJBD-WSIQ General Manager It is a very difficult time at WJBD as we all try to deal with the unexpected loss of our morning announcer/Production Director Ted Tanner. Ted p...
Jan 16, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, January 16th, 2023
A 56-year-old rural Odin woman has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for aggravated battery. Jill Simonton of Westline Road is accused of shoving deputies and resisting being handcuffe...
Jan 16, 2023
Salem Fire Protection sees calls jump nearly 23-percent last year
The Salem Fire Protection District handled nearly 23-percent more calls in 2022 than the prior year. The Fire Chief's End of Year report indicates there were 293 fire and rescue alarms during 2022, up...
Jan 16, 2023 The Salem Fire Protection District Firefighters.
Salem City Council to discuss water and garbage rates
The Salem City Council Monday night will discuss the need to raise water rates to cover current expenses and review the $1.00 per residence per month garbage surcharge. City Manager Rex Barbee says th...
Jan 16, 2023
Odin Firemen hand out yearly awards and releases annual report
The Odin Fire Department has awarded three of its members top awards for their work in 2022. The department has named Brandon Moore Fireman of the Year, Kanon Moore as Rookie of the Year, and Austin P...
Jan 16, 2023 Odin Fireman of the Year Brandon Moore.