Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Council to consider wiping out old utility bills and allow sale of unclaimed guns
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider writing off $14,082 in uncollected utility debt that is more than seven years old. City Manager Rex Barbee says accounting rules indicate that if the ...
Aug 07, 2023
Marion County Fair President pleased with this year's fair
Marion County Fair Board President Doug Telford is pleased with this year's county fair that wrapped up over the weekend. Telford says once again this year there was great community support for both t...
Aug 07, 2023 Marion County Fair Queen Kaitlyn Banning and Junior Miss Aubri Landreth on the Power Wheels for the kids demolition derby before the big Demo Derby Friday night. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Congressman Mike Bost calls indictments against Donald Trump a 'clear witch hunt'
Congressman Mike Bost is calling the indictments against former President Donald Trump a 'clear witch hunt'. Bost commented on the latest indictments surrounding the January 6th incident at the Capito...
Aug 07, 2023 Congressman Mike Bost.
Police Beat for Monday, August 7th, 2023
A 26-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on an outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear warrant on pending Class X delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine a...
Aug 07, 2023
Fire causes heavy damage to detached garage in Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says a fire that heavily damaged a garage early this morning appears to have been intentionally set. The fire was on the Lisa Rollinson property in the 400 block of...
Aug 07, 2023
Thunderstorms, possibly severe, to roll through Sunday evening
The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are likely over the region late Sunday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms may be severe Sunday afternoon into this evening with the primary threats be...
Aug 06, 2023
Junction City receives $1.5-million state grant to rebuild water system
The village of Junction City is receiving a $1.5-million Illinois Community Development Block Grant to help completely rebuild its water system. The grant was one of 54 awarded to non-metropolitan com...
Aug 06, 2023
US Congressman Mike Bost presents US House Resolution honoring Marion County on 200th Birthday Celebration
US Congressman Mike Bost was at the Marion County Fair Friday night to honor Marion County on the celebration of its 200th Birthday. He initially read the resolution on the floor of the US House into ...
Aug 06, 2023 Congressman Mike Bost (center) presents US House proclamation to Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith (left) and Bicentennial Committee Chair Adam Smith (right) at the Marion County Fair Exhibit Building Friday night.
Centralia city officials want to work with CVS for reuse of soon to close downtown store
Centralia Economic Development Director Derek Sherman says local management of the CVS store in downtown Centralia has confirmed the store will be closing on Wednesday, September 6th. The decision fol...
Aug 06, 2023 Photo by Pat Hodges
Marion County Fair wraps up with first car show and Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull
The Marion County Fair completed its eight-day run with a first ever car show and an appearance by the Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull in front of the grandstand. The car show attracted 61 entries fro...
Aug 06, 2023
