Category Archives: Local News
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School Sterling Dinner raises $186,779
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School held its annual Sterling Evening dinner and auction last month netting $186,779 to support the continued operation of the school. This was the first time the aucti...
Nov 26, 2022
Police beat for Saturday, November 26th, 2022
Centralia Police arrested a 21-year-old Pinckneyville man on Friday on an outstanding Marion County traffic warrant. Kameron Russell was taken to the Marion County Jail where he is being held in lieu ...
Nov 26, 2022
Poplar Place serves record 875 meals for Thanksgiving
The Poplar Place served a record 875 meals for Thanksgiving. The program was open to anyone. The meals were prepared by 50 volunteers. 40 turkeys and 20 hams were prepared to feed those who sought hom...
Nov 25, 2022 Wamac Mayor Butch Mathis and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder join in the preparation of to-go meals at the Poplar Place during the record setting event Thanksgiving Day.
Kaskaskia College awarded $65,355 Literacy Grant
Secretary of State Jessie White has awarded over $ 5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants across the state, including $65,355 to Kaskaskia College. White says there an estimated two-million Illinois res...
Nov 25, 2022 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
St. Louis Cardinals Caravan is Coming to Castle Ridge in January
Castle Ridge has announced that the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan is coming to The Castle. The special event and fundraiser will support of The NubAbility Athletics Foundation. Tickets purchased to atte...
Nov 25, 2022
Centralia Police arrest three when breaking up large fight at Library Apartments
Centralia Police say they arrested three people when breaking up a large fight at the Library Apartments on South Sycamore Street early Friday morning. 23-year-old Miquel Esteban of West Broadway in C...
Nov 25, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, November 25th, 2022
Salem Police have arrested a 33-year-old Vandalia man for possession of a stolen vehicle. Police report Jerrad Simpson of West Fillmore in Vandalia was taken into custody on Thanksgiving Day after bei...
Nov 25, 2022
Salem Historical Museum seeking antique Christmas decorations
The Salem Historical Museum is seeking antique Christmas decorations to display during the holiday season. If you have antique ornaments, decorations, Christmas posters or other items you are encourag...
Nov 25, 2022 One of the displays at the Salem Historical Museum.
Keep Salem Beautiful to once again recycle old Christmas light strands
Keep Salem Beautiful will continue its program to collect old strings of Christmas Lights for recycling. Recycling Containers are available at Salem IGA and Salem Rural King. You may dispose of any no...
Nov 25, 2022
Unemployment up half percent in Marion County in October
Illinois Department of Employment Security reports unemployment jumped a half percent in Marion County during October to an even five percent. The rate is also four-tenths of a percent higher than in ...
Nov 24, 2022 Innov8social / CC
