Category Archives: Local News
Contract awarded to reopen 161 Extension to two way traffic at Skillet Fork Bridge
The Marion County Board Tuesday night awarded a contract to make repairs to the Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 Extension that will allow it to reopen to two way traffic. County Highway Engineer ...
Mar 29, 2023 Route 161 Extension Bridge over Skillet Fork Creek. Photo by State Police.
Salem man arrested on criminal damage, burglary, and vehicle theft charges
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says an arrest has been made in connection with a Saturday burglary to Merz Vault Company on Route 37 South of Salem. Cripps says after the building was entered, an ...
Mar 29, 2023 Eric DeWitt
Marion County Board moves forward with building improvements
The Marion County Board continues to move forward with building improvements. Among the projects moving forward Tuesday night was the repair and painting of the courthouse Rotunda, ceiling walls, and ...
Mar 29, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Illinois Senate further caps the price of prescription insulin
Legislation pending in the Illinois Senate further caps the price of prescription insulin. In 2019, lawmakers capped the cost of a monthly supply of insulin at $100. This bill lowers that cap to $35. ...
Mar 29, 2023 Alan Levine
3rd Quarter Awards Day At Apostolic Christian Academy
Apostolic Christian Academy held the 3rd Quarter Awards Day Ceremony this morning. Awards were given for Highest Grade Average, Most 100's, No Homework, Scripture Memorization, Honor Roll and various ...
Mar 29, 2023
3rd Qtr Honor Roll for Sandoval Elem.
High Honor Roll 4th Grade 5th Grade Madison Amburgey Adelyn Ashley Bailey Benzschawel Kinsley Ashlock Peyton Brown Kolten Calhoun Dylan Eagan Carter Groh Wyatt Foster Maddilyn Hill Abbey Gordon Carter...
Mar 29, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested 35-year-old Randi Marcum of Beckwood Lane for burglary. No other details have been released. Sandoval Police arrested two on drug charges following a tra...
Mar 28, 2023
St. Elmo man faces multiple federal charges after shooting rifle at Federal Agents
A 46-year-old St. Elmo man is facing a 15-count federal grand jury indictment after allegedly opening fire on federal law enforcement agents who were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at his home ...
Mar 28, 2023 Gregory Skylar454 / CC
Centralia Police say second suspect turns himself in following Sunday afternoon shooting
Centralia Police say a second suspect wanted in connection with a Sunday afternoon shooting at Rhodes and McKee has turned themselves in. A third male juvenile who was shot in the leg was initially ta...
Mar 28, 2023
Centralia sets City Wide Clean Up for week of April 10th through 14th
The Spring Clean-Up week in Centralia has been set for Monday, April 10th, through Friday, April 14th. This curbside pickup service is provided by the City of Centralia Public Works Department. Partic...
Mar 28, 2023
