Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Police arrest three on felony drug charges
Centralia Police made three felony drug arrests on Friday. 54-year-old Kelly Donoho, who had no address listed, was arrested for unlawful possession of meth with intent to deliver, possession of a con...
Dec 17, 2022
Police Beat for Saturday, December 17th, 2022
A 27-year-old Carlyle woman has been arrested by Centralia Police for alleged residential burglary and criminal damage to property. Casey Short of North Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. 25-...
Dec 17, 2022
Centralia home receives minor damage in Friday fire
A Centralia home received minor damage in a fire believed to have started in the electrical wiring on Friday. Centralia City Firemen say the Sergio Mendez family of the 700 block of North Beech called...
Dec 17, 2022 A Centralia firefighter works to put out a fire at a home on North Beech Street. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Odin Village Board delays action on creating more liquor licenses
The Odin Village Board has tabled proposals to create new liquor licenses for video gaming and restaurants who wish to serve liquor. The decision came after more than a dozen residents spoke out again...
Dec 16, 2022 Odin Village Board listens to concerns about creation of additional liquor licenses at Thursday night's meeting.
Bond set at $10,000 for Salem man charged with violating sex offender registration act
Bond has been set at $10,000 for a 51-year-old Salem man formally charged in Marion County Court on Thursday with violation of the sex offender registration act. Bradley Gibson was arrested by Salem P...
Dec 16, 2022
Centralia Fire Department taking applications for fulltime firefighters
The Centralia Fire Department is currently accepting applications for full-time firefighter positions. Applications can be picked up at Centralia City Hall or downloaded from the city website. Applica...
Dec 16, 2022
Odin School latest to look at solar power to contain electric costs
The Odin School is the latest to look at establishing a solar field at their school to be able access inexpensive electricity. The Odin Village Board Thursday night approved vacating undeveloped porti...
Dec 16, 2022 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Shotgun deer hunting numbers up statewide and across South Central Illinois
Shotgun deer hunters across the state and South Central Illinois were more successful this year than last. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has released the totals for the two shotgun deer...
Dec 16, 2022
Centralia Church hopes to provide 1,000 meals Christmas Day
A Centralia Church is hoping to provide 1,000 meals on Christmas Day. The Pastor of the Crossroads Church Ronnie Tabor says this is the second year they have worked with the Orphan Smokehouse on the d...
Dec 16, 2022 Ruth Hartnup / CC
Governor celebrates passage of Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment
Governor JB Pritzker is celebrating passage of the Illinois Workers' Rights Amendment. The new amendment to the State Constitution passed with 58% of the vote, solidifying the right for people to coll...
Dec 16, 2022
