Category Archives: Local News
SCHS High Honor Roll 2nd Semester
Seniors Alli, Gracy S. Anderson, Mykah M. Arnold, Iris L. Bailey, Seth A. Baldridge, Ashton L. Bandy, Alek H. Bandy, Logan M. Beal, Caden J. Blomberg, Kaley M. Bragg, Brooklyn N. Brashear, Rex E. Brow...
May 31, 2023
SCHS Honor Roll 2nd Semester
Seniors Bledsoe, Zoelie L. Boyle, Mikayla J. Brown, Kaitlyn J. Butler, Kayla C. Cavins, Emma J. Coker, Aliyiah O. Garney, Gage M. Garren, Donovan J. Keserauskis, Alyssa R. Linder, Sophia M. Maas, Rach...
May 31, 2023
Old RV destroyed by out of control brush fire north of Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Fire officials say a brush fire that spread down a fence row caught a non-operational RV on fire early Tuesday night. The fire was north of Mt. Vernon on North Miller Lake Lane south of Beal...
May 31, 2023
Hit and run driver who hit State Police car located
State Police say the driver of a hit and run vehicle that crossed the centerline of US 50 between Sandoval and Odin and struck a State Police car was located a short time later. Preliminary informatio...
May 31, 2023
Details incomplete on motorcycle-farm implement crash
State Police say reports are incomplete on a motorcycle-farm Implement collision on Illinois Route 37 at the Cartter Road south of Salem. The driver of the cycle was airlifted from the scene by Air Ev...
May 31, 2023
Marion County Law Enforcement warning about misuse of 'Orbeez' air-guns
Area law enforcement officials are issuing a warning about misuse of 'Orbeez' air guns that could lead to criminal charges and potentially endanger the life of the person using the air gun. Marion Cou...
May 31, 2023 James Case / CC
Six hurt when garbage truck rear ends SUV in downtown Centralia
Centralia Police say six people were injured when a garbage truck rear-ended an SUV in downtown Centralia Tuesday morning. Initial reports indicate the Republic trash truck driven by 54-year-old Calvi...
May 31, 2023
Spring planting nears completion
Illinois farmers have had plenty of time in the fields as we hear in the weekly crop report. Virtually no rainfall left nearly all seven days suitable for fieldwork and planting is nearing completion....
May 31, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Illinois lawmakers cap rising cost of insulin
Illinois lawmakers have voted to cap the rising cost of insulin. The legislature passed a bill limiting the cost of a 30-day supply of insulin to $35. It was sponsored by Sen. Laura Murphy of Des Plai...
May 31, 2023 Melissa Johnson / CC
"Invest in Kids" program not included in 2024 state budget
A major complaint from Republican legislators is that the new state budget doesn't include the "Invest In Kids" program. Invest In Kids began in 2018 as a pilot program, providing scholarships to low ...
May 31, 2023 State Representative Blaine Wilhour
