Category Archives: Local News
Two people injured in one vehicle crash on Green Street Road
Both occupants of a vehicle that ran off the Green Street Road at the Dunbar Road intersection east of Central City on Monday were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. The Marion County Sh...
Apr 25, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, April 25th, 2023
A 48-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on a new charge of domestic battery and a failure to appear warrant on a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge. Tonya Pannell of Hes...
Apr 25, 2023
Kaskaskia College has new student trustee
The Kaskaskia College Board swore in the new student trustee at Monday night's meeting by Board Chair Bill Hawley. Madison Johnson of Vandalia was a 2022 Vandalia Community High School graduate and pl...
Apr 25, 2023 New Kaskaskia College Student Trustee Madison Johnson takes the oath of office from KC Board Chair Bill Hawley.
Centralia American Legion asks for help in paying for 4th of July fireworks
The Centralia American Legion is seeking help of area businesses and individuals to help pay for the increased costs of this year's fireworks display. Finance Chair Wayne Sensel says COVID-19 resulted...
Apr 25, 2023
Spring planting remains ahead of schedule
Corn and soybean planting remains ahead of schedule as we hear in the weekly crop report. Last week was cooler and drier than normal and there were about 4 days suitable for fieldwork says Crop Statis...
Apr 25, 2023 United Soybean Board / CC
Kaskaskia College adds new position to residential electrical program due to growth
The Kaskaskia College Board approved adding a second instructor position to the residential electric program held at the Trenton Education Center. President George Evans says the new position will ass...
Apr 25, 2023 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Illinois following CDC recommendation of 2nd COVID-19 Bivalent Booster
The Illinois Department of Public Health is adopting the CDC's recent guidelines on the Covid-19 booster shot. Federal officials are recommending a second dose of the Covid-19 Bivalent Booster, which ...
Apr 25, 2023
Centralia City Council moves forward with creation of a new Comprehensive Plan
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a $25,000 contract with the South Central Regional Planning Commission to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for the city. City Manager Kory Smith says a...
Apr 25, 2023
'Corrupt influence' or 'collateral damage'? Jury to decide fate of 'ComEd Four'
Bribery trial comes to a close after attorneys have last words By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Before jury deliberations begin on the fate of four ex-Com...
Apr 25, 2023 Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel
Three arrested on Sunday on methamphetamine charges
Three people were arrested on Sunday in Marion County for possession of methamphetamine. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Michael Allison of Medlin Road in Centralia following a t...
Apr 24, 2023
