Category Archives: Local News
Document recording fees at Marion County Clerk's office going up July 1st
Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says beginning July 1st the cost of recording real estate transactions is going up $9 per document. Fox says it is a state mandate to support the Regional Housing Authori...
Jun 14, 2023 Marion County Clerk Steve Fox
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 14th, 2023
Central City Police arrested a 37-year-old Mt. Vernon man for driving on a suspended/revoked license and for aggravated driving under the influence. Derek Caswell of East Anglen Road was taken into cu...
Jun 14, 2023
State Police release name of drivers in fatal head-on crash on I-57 near Ina
State Police have released the names of the two drivers involved in the fiery head-on crash on I-57 north of the Ina exit late Saturday night. Police report the southbound semi driver that crossed the...
Jun 14, 2023
Salem Community Blood Drive is today until 5 pm
The Salem Community Blood Drive is underway this (Wednesday) afternoon at the Salem Community Activity Center. This is the drive where all who present themselves to donate receive a Red Cross-St. Loui...
Jun 14, 2023
Mid-America St. Louis Airport expansion now open
A new $31-million expansion at Mid-American Saint Louis Airport in Mascoutah is now open. After four years of construction, funded by State and Federal dollars, the airport's 41,000 square foot termin...
Jun 14, 2023 Governor Pritzker at MidAmerica Airport.
Centralia Pool Committee now looking at spray pad due to new pool cost
The Centralia Pool Committee is beginning to look away from construction of a new pool in Fairview Park due to the cost and no money to pay for it. Committee members began expressing concern about pro...
Jun 14, 2023 Members of the Centralia Pool Committee discuss options with Burbach Acquatics Josh Layer. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Board votes to codify and organize county ordinances
The Marion County Board Tuesday night entered into a contract with American Legal Publishing to review and codify all county ordinances and resolutions. The final product will make all of the county b...
Jun 14, 2023 ericnvntr / CC
Centralia City Council unanimously moves forward on $2-million downtown redevelopment project
The Centralia City Council has given the green light to the use of downtown tax increment district funds to help support a $2-million renovation of the Winery Block Project in the 100 block of East Br...
Jun 13, 2023 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia City Council moves forward with demolition of former apartment house
The Centralia City Council has agreed to go to court to seek demolition of a boarded up apartment building at 334 North Elm where ten people were found living last month. Community Development Directo...
Jun 13, 2023 Two story apartment house Centraia is now seeking permission to demolish. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Central City Village Board expands renovation project at village hall
The Central City Village Board has more than doubled the size of its upcoming renovation project at village hall. The board at a special meeting Monday night approved an additional $14,600 in work bri...
Jun 13, 2023 Central City Village Board
