Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Chamber of Commerce welcomes new location for Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois
The Centralia Chamber of Commerce marked the opening of the new Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois facility in Centralia on Thursday with a ribbon cutting. Dr Angela Freehill says they are excited...
Dec 09, 2022 Dr. Angela Freehill, with scissors, gets ready to cut the ribbon as Dr. Don Kovalski, Dr. Matthew Phillips, and Dr. Houle watch along with members of the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce.
Illinois State Police investigating fatal officer involved shooting
Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in Williamson County in deep Southern Illinois. Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 was requested by the W...
Dec 09, 2022
Marion County State's Attorney releases two pending further investigation of armed robbery
The Marion County State's Attorney's office has elected not to file armed robbery charges against two people arrested Wednesday pending further investigation. Central City Police had arrested 30-year-...
Dec 09, 2022 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Salem Lions Club once again hosting Christmas Decorating Contest
The Salem Lions Club will be hosting a Christmas Decorating Contest again this year. Entries are being taken online through December 13th. You can sign up yourself or nominate your friends or neighbor...
Dec 09, 2022
Mt. Vernon man found guilty of armed robbery and shooting at police officer
A Jefferson County Jury deliberated just 40 minutes before finding 56-year-old Fredrick Goss of Mt. Vernon guilty of a 2021 armed robbery at the South Tenth Street Huck's Store in Mt. Vernon and aggra...
Dec 08, 2022
Salem woman receives two-year prison term for possession of meth
A 58-year-old Salem woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court possession of methamphetamine. Hope Yates of Cottonwood Drive will have to serve one ye...
Dec 08, 2022
Senator Tammy Duckworth tests positive for COVID-19
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois will work in isolation through the end of this week after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She said Wednesday that a doctor recommended the ste...
Dec 08, 2022 Senator Tammy Duckworth
Illinois Student Assistance Commission names State Scholars, some from local area
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the 2023-24 Illinois State Scholars, including a number from area schools. The high-achieving students are selected annually based on their ACT...
Dec 08, 2022 Salem Community High School State Scholars.
Police Beat for Thursday, December 8th, 2022
A 32-year-old Louisiana woman has been arrested for burglary and disorderly conduct. No other details are yet available about the arrest of Samantha Holston. The US Marshals Service with assistance fr...
Dec 08, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigating rural Iuka burglary
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary to a residence, outbuilding and vehicles at a home in the 3100 block of Old Bethel Road in rural Iuka. The break-in was discovered on...
Dec 08, 2022
