Category Archives: Local News
Jefferson County Jury finds Evansville man guilty of murder in Rural Dix
A Jefferson County Jury deliberated just 17 minutes before finding 23-year-old Treyaveon Massie of Evansville Indiana guilty of the first-degree murder of a resident of the Rolling Meadows Trailer Par...
Mar 11, 2023
Marion County Building Committee concerned about cost of adding another county building
The Marion County Board's Building Committee Thursday night reviewed building needs still to be completed and the possible purchase of the Modern Woodman building. Building Committee Chair Dr. Creight...
Mar 10, 2023 Marion County Building Committee discusses needed building improvements and potential purchase of Modern Woodman building at a Thursday night meeting.
Centralia High School hosting polar plunge Friday afternoon to benefit Special Olympics
A Polar Plunge will be held Friday afternoon at Centralia High School. The event in the back parking lot of the school to benefit the Special Olympics is sponsored by the high school and the Centralia...
Mar 10, 2023
Centralia Home and Community Expo returns following a several-year absence this weekend
The Centralia Home and Community Expo returns this weekend after a several-year absence due to COVID-19. The home show is also at a new larger location at the former Buchheits store location in the Fa...
Mar 10, 2023
Police beat for Friday, March 10th, 2023
Odin Police have arrested 38-year-old Danielle Brown of Chestnut Street in Odin for allegedly making a false report to 911. She was taken to the Marion County Jail. 51-year-old Jimmy Brannin of North ...
Mar 10, 2023
Illinois House Republicans calling for real ethics reforms
Illinois House Republicans are calling for real ethics reforms to be passed this Spring. This is one of the G-O-P's top priorities, saying it's time to enact real reforms and end corruption in Governm...
Mar 10, 2023 State Representative Blaine Wilhour
Three face new possession of methamphetamine charges following separate arrests
Three people have been charged in Marion County Court on Thursday following separate overnight arrests. 30-year-old Zachary Moore of North Lincoln in Centralia was arrested by Centralia for possession...
Mar 09, 2023
Three face new possession of methamphetamine charges following separate arrests
Three people have been charged in Marion County Court on Thursday following separate overnight arrests. 30-year-old Zachary Moore of North Lincoln in Centralia was arrested by Centralia for possession...
Mar 09, 2023
Police Beat for Thursday, March 9th, 2023
Centralia Police has arrested a 24-year-old Mt. Vernon man for domestic battery. Melvin Johnson of Locust Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. Five others were arrested on outstanding warrants....
Mar 09, 2023
Surprise, unanswered questions after state announces changes at Choate
Pritzker says cultural issues at facility are 'something that you can't snap your fingers and fix' By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest News@capitolnewsill...
Mar 09, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker fielded questions Wednesday about his plan to relocate patients from Choate Developmental and Mental Health Center. He took the questions at a news conference called to announce a new behavioral health initiative. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)