Category Archives: Local News
daVinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgical System arrives at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese has announced the recent acquisition of the daVinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system. The system is designed with the goal of further advancing the technology u...
Jul 11, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese surgery colleagues Jessica Campbell, surgical technologist (left) and Kari Hake, RN,(right) prepare for the first surgery on the da Vinci® Xi robotic-assisted surgical system.
Centralia City Council approves upgrading of utility billing system to provide more options
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a new fee structure for debit and credit card users and an upgrade of its utility billing system to provide more information to utility customers. City...
Jul 11, 2023 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith.
Four face new felony drug charges following weekend arrests
Four new felony drug charges have been filed in Marion County Court following weekend arrests. 33-year-old Michael Wimberly of East 4th in Kinmundy and 34-year-old Whitley Mulvaney of Meadow Lane in S...
Jul 11, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
State Police announce results of two special patrols
State Police have announced the results of two special patrols conducted in Marion County during June. There were 35 citations issued during an occupant restraint enforcement patrol in Marion and Rich...
Jul 11, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department releases details on crash at Route 37 and Kell Road
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports a two vehicle crash at Route 37 and the Kell Road occurred on Saturday afternoon when a pickup truck waiting to make a left turn was hit in the rear by a...
Jul 11, 2023
Marion County Fair tickets go on sale Monday
Tickets go on sale at nine Monday morning for all grandstand activities at the Marion County Fair. There will be in person sales only from nine to noon. After noon, phone line orders will also be acce...
Jul 10, 2023
Fire causes heavy damage to Sandoval mobile home
There was heavy damage to a Sandoval mobile home from fire late Sunday night. Sandoval Fire Chief Chad Parson says a neighbor first spotted the fire at 221 East Wyoming. The home owned by Ricky and Cr...
Jul 10, 2023
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Manager hopes to avoid another rate increase
The Manager of Tri-County Electric Cooperative is hopeful of avoiding another rate increase. Luke Johnson gave the update at the annual membership meeting of the cooperative on Saturday at its Mt. Ver...
Jul 10, 2023 Tri-County General Manager Luke Johnson provides the membership with an update on the electric company at its annual meeting Saturday at its headquarters in Mt. Vernon. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Volunteers being sought to assist in honoring fall war hero
Volunteers are being sought to help honor US Army Sergeant Howard Gordon Malcolm of the Salem and Mt. Vernon area who died while a prisoner of war while in captivity during the Korean War. His remains...
Jul 10, 2023 AnnCam / CC
Centralia City Council to consider user fee for credit card payments for utility bills
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to implement a two-percent surcharge for those who pay their city utility bills via credit or debit cards. Until now, the city has been accepting ...
Jul 10, 2023
