Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Friday, February 10th, 2023
A 22-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on a Marion County failure to appear warrant on a felony theft case. Sheriff's Deputies took Robert Gott of North Rhodes to the county jail where he is be...
Feb 10, 2023
Mt. Vernon man receives 40 year prison term for armed robbery and discharge of a firearm
A 56-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the 2021 armed robbery of the South Tenth Street Huck's Store in Mt. Vernon and aggravated discharge of a firearm in the direc...
Feb 09, 2023
Centralia Chamber honors three for their commitment to Centralia
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce has honored two businesses and one organization for their commitment to the community. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland awarded the Partn...
Feb 09, 2023 Members of Mission Centralia are honored as Community Champions at Wednesday night's chamber annual dinner.
Bond set at $15,000 for Salem man allegedly caught removing catalytic converter
Bond has been set at $10,000 for a 42-year-old Salem man who was allegedly caught by Salem Police cutting off a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the driveway of a home on East Boone Street. Curti...
Feb 09, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Police Beat for Thursday, February 9th, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 36-year-old Odin man for possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, and driving on a suspended license. Kirk Johnston of Page...
Feb 09, 2023
Storm system drops nearly an inch of rain on the area
A storm system dumped nearly an inch of rain across Marion County on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The storm also brought extremely strong winds and a wind advisory. The Alma Weather Sta...
Feb 09, 2023 Chelsea Gabriel / CC
Rooftop HVAC unit fills Monical's Pizza with smoke
The Centralia Fire Protection District was called to Monical's Pizza at 1310 North Elm Street around eight Thursday morning when smoke began filling the attic and building. Centralia Fire Protection D...
Feb 09, 2023 Centralia Fire Protection District firefighters investigating smoke filling Monical's Pizza Thursday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Kaskaskia College to host open house for nursing program
The Kaskaskia College Nursing program is hosting an open house. It will be on Wednesday, February 15 at the KC Nursing Education Center on KC's main campus. The event will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and i...
Feb 09, 2023 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Centralia born educator returns home with message of importance of mentoring students and future leaders
Centralia native and educator Dr. Tron Young provided a message to the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce at their 99th Annual Meeting Wednesday night on the need to become involved with today's st...
Feb 09, 2023 Dr Tron Young urges those at Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to get involved in mentoring students to help the future of the city. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Police discover drug lab in home on South Pruyn
The Salem Police Department discovered a clandestine drug lab in the basement of a home at 201 South Pruyn Street Tuesday night. The discovery came after police were asked to assist a resident at the ...
Feb 08, 2023
