Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board to look at possibilities of buying Modern Woodman building; photos of inside of Annex building
The Marion County Board on a split vote has agreed to give a preliminary look at purchasing the Modern Woodman building at East Schwartz and Jefferson Street across the street from the Law Enforcement...
Mar 01, 2023 A table full of boxes piled on a table outside of the secure storage area. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
USDA releases final corn and soybean harvest numbers for Marion County
The USDA has released its final 2022 yield and production figures for Marion County. Corn yield was 194.3 bushels per acre with a total production of 14 million 903 thousand bushels. County farms plan...
Mar 01, 2023 Flemming Munch / CC
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff
By SARA BURNETT Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second t...
Mar 01, 2023 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, left, walks into the open arms of a supporter after conceding the mayoral election, late Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Centralia Police Department begins Chaplain program
Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke announced the creation of the Chaplain program at Monday night's city council meeting. He says the Chaplain will have duties related to members of the police d...
Feb 28, 2023 Left to right: Centralia Police Department's first chaplan Steve Upchurch, his wife Jennifer, Chief Christopher Locke, and Administrative Sergeant Steve Whritenour.
Kaskaskia College Board moves forward with two renovation projects
The Kaskaskia College Board will be replacing all the carpeting in the Lifelong Learning Center after a holiday waterline break flooded a large area of the building. Insurance covered replacing the wa...
Feb 28, 2023 Kaskaskia College President George Evans shows off closed off portion of Lifelong Learning Center due to water damage to Congressman Mike Bost during a recent visit. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College to hold the line on tuition
The Kaskaskia College Board will keep tuition the same for the fifth straight year. The board Monday night agreed to keep in-district tuition at $136 per credit hour, out-of-district tuition at $235, ...
Feb 28, 2023 Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Path cleared for Clearwave to begin laying fiber optic cable in Centralia
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved an ordinance allowing Delta Communications, LLC doing business as Clearwave Communications to use city right of way to lay fiber optic cable for fast i...
Feb 28, 2023 born1945 / CC
Centralia City Council approves pool study
The Centralia City Council Monday night agreed to have a professional study done on the need, potential user base, and amenities that should be included if the city decides to construct a new pool in ...
Feb 28, 2023 Former Fairview Park Pool Complex. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Salem High School Board discusses cafeteria renovation; sets graduation date
The Salem Community High School Board was told at Monday night's meeting that plans for the renovation of the cafeteria is nearing completion. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering estimates the cost of th...
Feb 28, 2023 Members of the Salem High School state champion bowling team meet the school board Monday night. Team members left to right: Rhett Detering, Kannon King, Charlie Hunter, Silas Moats, Nick Gregg, and Ryan Detering. Not present were Colton Shoemaker and Dominick Winkler. Coach Steve Ludwig is standing at upper left. The rest of those standing left to right are board members Kyle Ambuehl, Mike McKinzie, Marla Tolliver, Eric Bandy, Sarah Meador, Diane Eller, Assistant Bowling Coach Lauren Brown, and board member Joe Telford. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem woman charged with identity theft
A 39-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with a Class 2 felony of identity theft. Bellamie Frasier, who told authorities she was homeless, is accused in the charge of using an...
Feb 28, 2023