Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Sheriff re-emphasizes scam after a victim is taken for several thousand dollars (updated 2:00 pm)
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps is once again emphasizing that his office will not call you about outstanding warrants or tell you they can be taken care of through the purchase of gift cards or ma...
Feb 01, 2023
Sandoval Elementary January Students of the Month
Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for January. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of SELF DISCIPLINE in showing self control of emotions and fe...
Feb 01, 2023
2023 Marion County Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption Renewal forms mailed on February 3rd
Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller has announced the 2023 Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption renewal forms & Senior Assessment Freeze forms are being mailed on February 3rd and th...
Feb 01, 2023 Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller.
Police Beat for Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
An 18-year-old Milford, Michigan resident has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for possession of methamphetamine. Skyler Carmon was taken into custody during a traffic stop Tuesday ni...
Feb 01, 2023
Centralia High student asks school board to allow decorated graduation caps
A Centralia High Senior has requested the school board lift the restriction on not allowing decorated graduation caps. TyJhawn Matthews has surveyed seniors and found assistance from teachers to chang...
Feb 01, 2023 Centralia High School Class of 2022. Photo by Pat Hodges.
ACA 2nd Quarter Awards Day
Apostolic Christian Academy held the 2nd Quarter Awards Day Ceremony this morning. Awards were given for Highest Grade Average, Most 100's, No Homework, Scripture Memorization, Honor Roll and various ...
Feb 01, 2023
Bond set at $35,000 for Kinmundy woman charged with motor vehicle burglary and theft
Bond was set at $35,000 in Marion County Court on Monday for a 21-year-old Kinmundy woman after she was formally charged with motor vehicle burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle. Kaitlin Hollins...
Jan 31, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Two people were arrested on outstanding warrants and brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday. 48-year-old Brian Brown, who told authorities he was homeless, was returned to the Marion County Jail...
Jan 31, 2023
Appellate court upholds restraining order on assault weapons ban
In 2-1 ruling, court says law likely violates equal protection guarantee By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A temporary restraining order that partiall...
Jan 31, 2023 Paul Sableman / CC
Illinois' COVID-19 disaster proclamation to end in May
State emergency orders will end in tandem with national public health emergency By HANNAH MEISELCapitol news Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Exactly 38 months after the World Hea...
Jan 31, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)