Category Archives: Local News
1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair earns high marks
The 1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair was a success according to organizers who hope to build on the event in future years. Kaitlyn Hawkey put together the event for the fair association. "Sat...
May 22, 2023 Some of the outdoor equipment vendors at the Marion County Fairgrounds this weekend for the fair's first Vendor Fair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace tops 1,000 beds made
Sleep in Heavenly Peace has now made more than 1,000 beds to assure that kids do not have to sleep on the floor. A weekend build in the parking lot of the Orchard Shopping Center resulted in 30 more b...
May 22, 2023 Members of the Salem Community High School Basketball team joining in the Bed Build on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
149 graduate from Centralia High School
Centralia High School presented diplomas to 149 seniors during commencement exercises on Sunday. The class was led by Valedictorian Caleb Martin who noted in his opening remarks how the class had to l...
May 22, 2023 Hats go in the air as 2023 graduation comes to an end at Centralia High School. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Patoka High School graduates 16 seniors
It was graduation Sunday at Patoka High School. 16 graduates received diplomas led by Valedictorian Lauren Robb and Salutatorian Evan Meier.
May 22, 2023 Patoka Class of 2023 Valedictorian Caleb Martin and Salutatorian Evan Meier.
140 graduate from Salem Community High School
140 seniors at Salem Community High School graduated during commencement exercises on Sunday. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering read a long list of accomplishments by the graduating class before issuin...
May 21, 2023 SCHS Graduating Class of 2023. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Sunday, May 21st, 2023
Wamac Police has arrested a 32-year-old Centralia woman for possession of methamphetamine and on a Marion County traffic warrant. Kristy Gallatin of East Second in Centralia remains in the Marion Coun...
May 21, 2023
Salem man arrested for burglary
A 23-year-old Salem man has been arrested for burglary after he was taken into custody near an early Sunday morning motor vehicle burglary. Tony Rybacki of East Locust was identified by the alleged vi...
May 21, 2023
Victims of 'deepfake porn' and 'doxing' could have right to sue under pair of bills
Bills moving unanimously amid concerns from ACLU of Illinois By NIKA SCHOONOVER & ANDREW ADAMS nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Victims of "deepfake...
May 21, 2023 Sen. Julie Morrison (left, D-Lake Forest) and Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (middle, D-Libertyville) converse on the Senate floor with Sen. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, earlier this year. Morrison and Edly-Allen are the sponsors of two digital privacy bills allowing civil action for victims of "deepfake porn" and "doxing." (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowcki)
Optional all-gender bathrooms bill heads to the governor
Debate becomes contentious as Republican senator says it will lead to violence By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois General Assembly has pas...
May 21, 2023 Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate Thursday during debate over her bill that would allow optional all-gender bathrooms at businesses and public institutions in the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
95 students graduate from Franklin Park Middle School; students receive numerous awards
A number of students were honored with special awards as 95 graduated from eighth grade at Franklin Park Middle School in Salem Friday night. There was no valedictorian and salutatorian this year with...
May 20, 2023 Franklin Park 8th Grade graduates. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
