Category Archives: Local News
Salem woman charged with first-degree murder of boyfriend
A 29-year-old Salem woman has been indicted by a Marion County Grand Jury for the first-degree murder of her boyfriend. The indictment became public when Christina Bartley appeared before Judge Mark S...
Oct 04, 2022
Centralia man charged with sexual assault in Centralia out on similar case last year in Washington County
A 21-year-old Centralia man charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated domestic battery following an incident in Centralia last Friday has similar charges pending in Washington Cou...
Oct 04, 2022
Rosati's Pizza sold; will become Joe's Pizza
The Rosati's Pizza in the Crooked Creek Crossing in Centralia is being sold and will become a Joe's Pizza and Pasta. Rachel Wallace, the owner of the Crooked Creek Crossing Shopping Center, says Ben S...
Oct 04, 2022 Joe's Pizza logo
Salem City Council honors retiring Canine Freddie and his handler
The Salem City Council Monday night honored retiring Canine Freddie and handler Dustin Duncan. Canine Freddie ended his duty on September 2nd. Mayor Nic Farley presented a plaque of appreciation. "I a...
Oct 04, 2022 Mayor Nic Farley presents a Certificate of Appreciation to retired canine officer Dustin Duncan and canine Freddie.
Wamac City Council approves golf carts and side by sides on city streets
The City of Wamac has approved golf carts and side by sides to be driven on city streets. Mayor Butch Mathus says the ordinance will not take effect for 30 days. Those who want to use the vehicles wil...
Oct 04, 2022 Paul Long / CC
Odin School holding Open House/Ribbon Cutting Wednesday evening
The Odin Public School will have an open house and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated three story high school building on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Belinda Kirgan says 98-percent of the pr...
Oct 04, 2022 File: Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Centralia issues building permit for new Scooters Coffee Drive Thru
The City of Centralia has issued a $600,000 building permit for a new Scooters Coffee Drive Thru. The permit was issued to the owner of the new business, Rachel Wallace, for 280 North Brookside Avenue...
Oct 04, 2022 Scooters Coffee Drive Thru (Scooters Facebook Page)
Police Beat for Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
A 23-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for resisting arrest and on outstanding Clay and Jefferson County warrants. Jake Gilmore was taken to the Marion County Jail ...
Oct 04, 2022
Little Egypt Festival gets high marks from organizers; see car show results
The Little Egypt Festival and Parade are receiving high marks from organizers who gave special thanks to the weather. General Chair Jay Henke called it an awesome day, with a fantastic car show and pe...
Oct 03, 2022
1,200 8th graders attend Career Day Friday at Kaskaskia College
Approximately 1,200 from 36 schools attended the 8th Grade Career Conference at Kaskaskia College on Friday. There were 64 presenters who volunteered their time to discuss a variety of occupations and...
Oct 03, 2022 Carreer Day presentation for 8th graders at Kaskaskia College last Friday.
