Category Archives: Local News
Two Centralia residents enter guilty pleas to separate aggravated battery incidents
Two Centralia residents have entered guilty pleas in Marion County Court to separate aggravated battery incidents. 31-year-old Laquisha Lockett of Marquis Drive in Centralia admitted to elbowing a Cen...
May 04, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
SSM Health Illinois begins program to enhance safety of patients and staff
SSM Health Illinois has partnered with Arjo Inc. to implement a program designed to enhance the safety of patients and reduce workplace injuries. The SSM Health Illinois program, named LIFTsmart: Livi...
May 04, 2023 New SmartLift equipment at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.
Leaf fire started by lawn mower starts blaze that destroyed home in rural Texico
Jefferson Fire says a leaf fire started by a man cutting grass spread to a home that ended up being a total loss. The fire was in the 21,000 block of North Stratford Lane in rural Texico. When firefig...
May 04, 2023
5th graders throughout Marion County attended Conservation Day
Several hundred fifth-graders from schools throughout Marion County attended the annual Conservation Day at the fairgrounds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cara Boozer with the University of Illinois Extens...
May 04, 2023
Bill on Governor's desk to prevent book banning in public and school libraries, draws fire from local legislators
Illinois lawmakers are voting to prevent books from being banned at public and school libraries. The legislation denies funding to libraries that toss out certain books. It was spearheaded by Secretar...
May 04, 2023 Emma London
Salem Township Hospital Foundation names finalist for Employee of the Year
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation has named the finalists for Employee of the Year. The annual award is a joint recognition project with Dr. and Mrs. Lakshmanan. The winner will receive a $1,000 ...
May 03, 2023
Marion Countywide Rabies Clinics begin Saturday
The 38th Annual Marion County Rabies Clinic conducted by Dr. A.J. Sprague will be held throughout the county beginning this Saturday, May 6th. The clinics provide pet owners living in the country an o...
May 03, 2023 Marliese Streefland / Unsplash
State Police say fatalities in I-55 crash increases to seven
Illinois State Police say they have located another fatality from the Monday morning crash on I-55 between St. Louis and Springfield. Initially, six individuals were found deceased at the crash scene....
May 03, 2023 Dirt storm reduces visibility on I-55 to near zero. Photo from State Police.
Centralia man gets two-year prison term on weapons charge
A 30-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Nathan Hale of North Hicko...
May 03, 2023
Kaskaskia College WEI Program to Host Career Fair at Centralia Community Youth Center
Kaskaskia College's Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) program will host a career fair on Friday, May 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Centralia Youth Center at 1224 East Rexford in Centralia. P...
May 03, 2023 Innov8social / CC
