Category Archives: Local News
Bicyclist struck and killed by vehicle in Washington County early Tuesday night
A 73-year-old Nashville woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while riding her bike on the Oakdale Blacktop one mile east of Oakdale early Tuesday night. Randy Love was pronounced dead on the scene...
Aug 09, 2023
Bond set at $500,000 for Nashville man charged with stabbing Nashville Police Officer
Bond has been set at $500,000 for a 29-year-old Nashville, Illinois man who has been charged in Washington County Court with Class X attempted murder, aggravated battery to a peace officer, and aggrav...
Aug 09, 2023
Sandoval Bank gets new name
The First National Bank of Sandoval has announced its forthcoming name transition to Midwest National Bank effective October 2nd. The strategic decision reflects the bank's continued growth, expansion...
Aug 09, 2023 Nick Pampoukidis / Unsplash
Centralia Police arrest two for burglary to downtown business; recover most of $16,000 in items stolen
The Centralia Police Department has arrested two people in connection with a burglary to a downtown business discovered Tuesday morning. Police say entry was gained to Wethington Photography in the 40...
Aug 09, 2023 John Harden (left) and Adam King (right).
Marion County Circuit Clerk gets $8,800 grant to improve court check in process
Marion County Circuit Clerk Tiffany Schicker has announced the receipt of an $8,800 grant from the Illinois court system. She says the grant will make improvements to the third-floor check-in system f...
Aug 09, 2023 Marion County Circuit Court Clerk Tiffany Schicker updates county board on a new grant. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Highway Engineer updates road projects
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick had both good and bad news for the county board Tuesday night on highway projects. McCormick says the Heinzmann Road from downtown Kell to the Route 161 E...
Aug 09, 2023
Centralia man sentenced to three years in prison on stolen credit card charges
A 29-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of unlawful possession of a credit or debit card with intent to use. Derek Kirgan of South...
Aug 09, 2023
Marion County Mobile Home Tax Bills due Friday
The Marion County Treasurer's office is reminding everyone the 2023 Mobile Home Tax Bills are due this Friday to avoid penalties. Treasurer Gary Purcell says payments can be made at local banks and cr...
Aug 09, 2023 DonkeyHotey / CC
Centralia City Schools Approve New Hires Ahead of School Year
The Centralia City School Board's August meeting had little to talk about aside from the hiring of multiple new teachers and faculty, filling several vacancies. This is expected to ease some of the st...
Aug 09, 2023
Centralia Pool Committee Plans Survey
The Centralia Fairview Park Pool Committee met on Tuesday to discuss concepts for a new aquatic fixture in Fairview Park. After lengthy discussion, the committee decided to wait for more information c...
Aug 09, 2023 The old Fairview Park Pool has now been dug up. The bath house, that could be reused in some future plans, remains intact behind the pool demolition. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
