Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Saturday, April 29th, 2023
A 33-year-old Kell woman has been arrested on an outstanding pending warrant for retail theft and possession of a controlled substance as well as a new charge of possession of a controlled substance. ...
Apr 29, 2023
More than 1,300 Ameren customers on east side of Centralia lose power
More than 1,300 Ameren customers on the east side of Centralia have been without power since around 9:45 Saturday morning. At least part of the problem appears to be centered around the substation on ...
Apr 29, 2023 Centralia Fire stands by at the power station at Pleasant and Frazier Street where an explosion was heard and there was a brief fire until Ameren crews arrived to make repairs. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Southern Illinois judge temporarily blocks assault weapons ban
Court finds 'likely' 2nd Amendment violation days after a different federal judge declined similar action By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A federal ...
Apr 28, 2023 FILE - Assault weapons are seen for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply on Jan. 16, 2013 in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
Former Mt. Vernon Bank VP admits to arson and bank fraud
A former vice president and loan officer for Community First Bank of the Heartland in Mount Vernon admitted in federal court in Benton on Friday morning to multiple acts of arson and bank fraud. 52-ye...
Apr 28, 2023
Governor signs new law allowing temporary healthcare workers to stay on the job
Governor JB Pritzker is signing a new law to protect the state's healthcare workforce as the pandemic emergency officially ends next month. The bill was sponsored by Representative Bob Morgan of Deerf...
Apr 28, 2023
Franklin Park Student Council raises $2,400 for Salem tornado victims
The Franklin Park Student Council has raised $2,400 for the victims of the March 31st tornado on the south side of Salem. Secretary Brenna Hays says the money was raised through the sale of popsicles ...
Apr 28, 2023 Left to right: Greater Salem Area Foundation members David Coryell and Tabitha Meador receive tornado relief check from Franklin Park Student Council officers Brenna Hays and Nia Burkett with Mayor Nic Farley at far right. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Hawthorn School Paraprofessional honored for saving 1st grader from choking
A paraprofessional at Hawthorn Grade School in Salem is being honored for stopping a first grade student from choking during lunch in March. Hawthorn Principal Marty Adams relayed the story of the qui...
Apr 28, 2023 Angie Finley (center) is honored for her life saving efforts on a 1st grade student at Thursday's Salem Grade School meeting. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe is on left and Hawthorn Principal Marty Adams on right. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia High School reviews summer projects; to look at adding metal detectors
The Centralia High School Board Thursday night reviewed its summer construction and maintenance plans. Superintendent Chuck Lane outlined the planned activities. "We have several updates on our projec...
Apr 28, 2023
Area sixth graders attend safety day at Marion County Fair
Sixth graders from eight area schools attended the Safety Day at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Thursday. The annual program is put together by Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Meggan Hiestand. ...
Apr 28, 2023 6th grade students at the Safety Day learn about the Air Evac Medical Helicopter after it lands at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem man escapes serious injury in Selmaville Road crash
A 68-year-old Salem man escaped serious injury when losing control of his car while rounding a curve on the Selmaville Road near Red Stripe Road southwest of Salem Thursday night. Marion County Sherif...
Apr 28, 2023
