Category Archives: Local News
Another round of severe weather moves across Marion County and South Central Illinois (updated at 10 am Sunday)
Yet another line of severe thunderstorms moved across South Central Illinois Saturday night. Both Clinton and Washington County were under a tornado warning due to rotation seen in the storm by the Na...
Apr 16, 2023 A large tree limb broke off on the Marion County Courthouse lawn during the severe storms Saturday night bringing down a power line and power pole. The nearby Gazebo on the courthouse lawn was not damaged.
Photo by Bruce Kropp.
COVID-19 cases remain low across South Central Illinois
The Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 tracker show COVID cases remain low across South Central Illinois. Marion County had nine new or probable cases for the week ending Wednesday with one new hosp...
Apr 15, 2023 Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash
Bond set at $100,000 for three St. Louis men charged with Class X drug charges following Centralia Police chase
Bond was set at $100,000 apiece in Washington County Court at Nashville for three men charged with Class X felony drug charges following a Wednesday evening vehicle and foot chase from Centralia into ...
Apr 15, 2023 Marquis Terrell Davis, Frank Purtty, and Ronnie Mottley.
Two face new felony charges in Marion County Court
Two new felony charges were filed Friday in Marion County Court. Bond was set at $15,000 for 42-year-old Dameon Brown of East 3rd in Centralia after he was charged with aggravated battery. Brown is ac...
Apr 15, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Police Beat for Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Wamac Police arrested two persons wanted on outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear warrants. 22-year-old Aryana Morgan of North Cherry and 28-year-old Derek Kirgan of South Walnut Street. ...
Apr 15, 2023
Second Baptist Church in Centralia can once again use Centralia Youth Center
The City of Centralia will continue to allow the Second Baptist Church to hold Sunday morning services at the Centralia Community Youth Center. The decision came following a discussion this week and t...
Apr 15, 2023 Firemen lay a hose into the 2nd Baptist Church during the March fire. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Governor extends tax filing and payments for tornado victims in Marion County
Governor JB Pritzker has announced tax filing and payment relief for individuals and businesses not able to meet regularly scheduled filing or payment deadlines due to the March tornadoes and severe s...
Apr 15, 2023
Police Beat for Friday, April 14th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 45-year-old Dameon Brown of Third Street in Centralia for aggravated battery in a public place. Police report he punched a woman in the mouth in Tammy's Hallway on East ...
Apr 14, 2023
State Representative Blaine Wilhour to hold office hours in Clinton and Marion Counties next Wednesday
State Representative Blaine Wilhour will hold 'Traveling Office Hours' next Wednesday in Clinton and Marion Counties. A representative of the representative will be at the Case Halstead Library at 550...
Apr 14, 2023 State Representative Blaine Wilhour
South Central School Board approves $2.4-million in bids for Middle School improvements
The South Central School Board has approved bids totaling just under $2.4-million for improvements to the South Central Middle School. The winning bidder was Johannes Construction of Centralia. The wo...
Apr 14, 2023 Here's how the new addition to the front of the South Central Middle School will look when completed.
