Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board moves forward on projects
The Marion County Board is moving forward on several projects including improvements to the security entrance to the courthouse, the county parking lot in the 200 block of North Broadway and a first f...
Aug 09, 2023 File photo: Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Father charged with helping suspect in July 4 shooting obtain gun license asks judge to toss case
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) - An Illinois judge heard arguments Monday on a father's request to dismiss charges accusing him of committing a crime by helping his son obtain a ...
Aug 08, 2023 Attorney George Gomez, left, speaks to Judge George D. Strickland as Robert E. Crimo Jr., listens during an appearance at the Lake County Courthouse, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Waukegan, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool)
Vandalia couple sentenced to prison for role in child pornography ring
A Vandalia couple has been sentenced by Judge Christopher Matoush to a lengthy prison term for their role in a child pornography ring operating in Fayette County. 39-year-old Andrew Wehrle was sentenc...
Aug 08, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department makes arrest in shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in connection with a shooting at a home in the 300 block of Ninth Street in Nason on August 4th. 25-year-old Leif X. Booker is accused of s...
Aug 08, 2023
Salem woman arrested for felony criminal trespass to Centralia home
A 33-year-old Salem woman has been arrested in connection with a June home invasion in Centralia. Carolene Higgins of Olive Street is accused of entering the home in Centralia without permission. She ...
Aug 08, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested a 41-year-old Salem woman for alleged domestic battery. Rachel Casner of North Lincoln reportedly was striking another family member. She was taken to the Marion County Jail...
Aug 08, 2023
Salem Firemen says equipment in portable truck washing vehicle damaged by fire
Salem Firemen say a fire in a former soda delivery truck now used as a portable truck washing facility was damaged by fire on Monday. Firemen were called to the parking lot of the former Pizza Hut res...
Aug 08, 2023
Continental Tire hosts first apprenticeship program signing with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges
Continental Tire of the Americas celebrated its apprenticeship program with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges with its first apprentice signing event at its plant last Friday. Apprentices will attend K...
Aug 08, 2023 First year apprentice and Centralia High School grad Mitchell Miller (center) with his grandmother Malinda Mitchell (left) and mother Meredith Miller (right).
Salem City Council agrees to sell old guns at police department
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl received permission from the city council Monday night to sell 12 shotguns and 22 revolvers that have been in storage at the department longer than the 20 plus years he...
Aug 08, 2023 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
Wamac Board approves solar energy farm
The Wamac Board of Alderman Monday night approved the location of a solar energy farm at Center Street and Irvington Road on the west side of town. Mayor Butch Mathis says the facility to be built by ...
Aug 08, 2023
