Category Archives: Local News
Jefferson and Kell Fire spend six hours fighting semi-fire and cleaning up
The Jefferson Fire Department was on the scene of a semi-truck fire and cleanup for six hours on Wednesday. The first call came in as a brake fire on the trailer of a southbound truck at the 101 miles...
Jul 27, 2023
Police Beat for Thursday, July 27th, 2023
A 54-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for felony retail theft by Salem Police. Cindy Britt of Wabash Avenue is accused of taking $264 in clothing from the Salem Walmart Store. The Salem Fire...
Jul 27, 2023
Illinois State Police arrest three Belleville men for murder of man found dead in Washington County
Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has announced the arrest of three Belleville men for the first-degree murder of an East St. Louis man found dead on July 19th in Washington Cou...
Jul 27, 2023 (left to right) Kevin Loucks, Milton Robinson and Arrion Sanders.
Excessive Heat Warning issued until nine Friday evening
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning until nine Friday night. Dangerously hot conditions are expected Thursday and Friday with actual temperatures around 100 degrees and h...
Jul 27, 2023
Salem Township Hospital earns national recognition for 'nurse communication'
Salem Township Hospital has earned national recognition for 'nurse communication' with patients. Hospital President Alex Nazarian announced the award from Becker's Hospital Review at Wednesday's hospi...
Jul 27, 2023 Salem Township Hospital President Alex Nazarian
Salem Township Hospital President updates construction projects
Salem Township Hospital President Alex Nazarian has provided an update on two major construction projects underway at the hospital. The first is the raising of the front parking lot to the same level ...
Jul 27, 2023 The parking lot below the front entrance to Salem Township Hospital is being raised to eliminate the steps. Photo taken in June by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia man wanted in dog shooting case turns himself in
A 26-year-old Centralia man wanted in connection with weapons charges following a dog shooting outside his home on Saturday has turned himself in. Jarvis Brown of the 200 block of East 7th came to the...
Jul 27, 2023 Jarvis Brown (MCSO photo)
Centralia woman pleads guilty to causing burn injuries to 7-month-old baby
A 33-year-old Centralia woman who allegedly caused second-degree burns on her 7-month-old baby has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated domestic battery. Stacie Bender of North Walnut Stre...
Jul 26, 2023
Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness
Task force brings multiple agencies together to focus resources By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Wednesday that s...
Jul 26, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions from reporters after signing legislation establishing a permanent Interagency Task Force on Homelessness. (Credit: Illinois.gov)
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
A 47-year-old Salem woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on multiple traffic-related offenses. Maria Massaro of South Washington was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged aggravated drivi...
Jul 26, 2023
