Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon man pleads guilty to aggravated fleeing and eluding charge
A 41-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to aggravated fleeing and eluding police. James Holenka of South 20th admitted to fl...
Jan 06, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Kaskaskia College announces passing of former President Dr. James Underwood
It is with deep regret that the college announces the passing of former Kaskaskia College President Dr. James C. Underwood. Dr. Underwood passed away at his home in Beaver Lake, Arkansas, on January 4...
Jan 06, 2023
Rural Iuka home catches fire for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, a rural Iuka home caught fire apparently from an electrical problem. The fires were at the Michael and Kaylee Falconio home in the 8100 block of US 50 a half-mile east of ...
Jan 06, 2023 Iuka Fire Station
Man pleads guilty in fatal East St. Louis bank robbery
EAST ST. LOUIS. Ill. (AP) - A 23-year-old St. Louis man has pleaded guilty to a federal bank robbery charge in connection with a 2021 holdup in East St. Louis in which a security guard was shot dead, ...
Jan 06, 2023
Police Beat for Friday, January 6th, 2023
A 38-year-old O'Fallon woman was arrested by Centralia Police on Thursday for alleged violation of bail bond. Tia Beyers was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges.
Jan 06, 2023
Police Beat for Thursday, January 5th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man on drug charges. Bryce Edwards of South 7th was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia ...
Jan 06, 2023
Governor comfortable SAFE-T Act will be upheld
The Governor is expressing optimism that the Pre-Trial Fairness Act will be allowed to be implemented. But if that doesn't happen, he says they will be back at it. "The court system will make a ruling...
Jan 05, 2023
Kell Firemen answer 226 calls of service in 2022
The Kell Fire Department answered 226 calls for service in 2022. In district fire calls include three structure fires, 13 field/brush fires, two automatic alarms, one dumpster fire, nine vehicle fires...
Jan 05, 2023
Sandoval man hurt in four-wheeler crash
A 35-year-old Sandoval man has been injured in a four wheeler crash in the 3500 block of Levy Road in rural Centralia. Marion County Sheriff's Department reports indicate Dale Lawrence of Missouri Ave...
Jan 05, 2023
Kell Firemen name co-firefighters of the year
The Kell Fire Department has co-firefighters of the year. Firefighters Jason Krutsinger and Steven Felgenhauer tied in the vote among the voting firefighters and officers felt both deserved the honor....
Jan 05, 2023 Co-Firefighter of the year Jason Krutsinger left, Retired Chief Lonnie McDaneld center, and Co-Firefighter of the Year Steven Felgenhauer Right.
