Category Archives: Local News
Prosecutors: Man drove car into planned Illinois abortion clinic in attempted arson
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A 73-year-old man is facing federal charges after he rammed a car into a planned abortion clinic in an eastern Illinois city and also was trying to set the building on fire, auth...
May 23, 2023
Centralia's first two Police Chaplains sworn in; bid rejected for street resurfacing
Centralia City Clerk Kim Enke swore in the Centralia Police Department's first two chaplains at Monday night's meeting. Police Chief Chris Locke had earlier announced the appointment of the Pastor at ...
May 23, 2023 Pastor Henry Dabney Senior is sworn in as his wife Linda holds the Bible. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College Board to provide counseling services to students and staff
The Kaskaskia Collee Board of Trustees has authorized the college administration to enter into an agreement that ensures mental health counseling services are available for students or college staff w...
May 23, 2023 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Centralia Police Chief's first quarterly report with new drug statistics shows scope of problem
Centralia Police Chief Chris Locke presented his quarterly activity report to the city council Monday night, saying he plans to provide updates on a regular basis to be more transparent with the commu...
May 23, 2023 Centralia Police Chief Chris Locke updating city council on crime statistics.
Fire destroys shed at Salem home
A fire destroyed a storage shed at the Kerry Hess home in the 500 block of South Lincoln Street in Salem early Tuesday morning. The Salem Fire Protection District reports the shed was fully engulfed i...
May 23, 2023 liz west / CC
Police Beat for Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 22-year-old Wamac man for felony theft. Jonathan Altom of Brookside Avenue was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges. 33-year-old Chad B...
May 23, 2023
Centralia Police say two flee following traffic stop; one arrested so far on multiple charges
Centralia Police say one juvenile is in custody and another is still being sought after a vehicle fled following an attempted traffic stop on Sunday. After fleeing down various roadways and committing...
May 22, 2023
Vandalia man hurt in motorcycle-deer crash north of Sandoval
A 57-year-old Vandalia man was said to be alert and conscious after his motorcycle collided with a deer on US 51 north of Fairman Road north of Sandoval Sunday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies ...
May 22, 2023
1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair earns high marks
The 1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair was a success according to organizers who hope to build on the event in future years. Kaitlyn Hawkey put together the event for the fair association. "Sat...
May 22, 2023 Some of the outdoor equipment vendors at the Marion County Fairgrounds this weekend for the fair's first Vendor Fair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace tops 1,000 beds made
Sleep in Heavenly Peace has now made more than 1,000 beds to assure that kids do not have to sleep on the floor. A weekend build in the parking lot of the Orchard Shopping Center resulted in 30 more b...
May 22, 2023 Members of the Salem Community High School Basketball team joining in the Bed Build on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
