Category Archives: Local News
Key Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote - again
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Illinois' Dick Durbin was one...
Nov 11, 2025
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 ...
Nov 11, 2025 This undated image provided by ByHeart shows ByHeart formula products.(ByHeart via AP)
Centralia City Council appoints new city treasurer
The Centralia City Council appointed Jeremy Henderson as new City Treasurer, replacing retiring Bill Agee, who worked for the city for 38 years under nine different mayors. Henderson has been the city...
Nov 11, 2025 Centralia's new city treasurer Jeremy Henderson is sworn in by city clerk Kim Enke. Photo by Austin Williams.
Iuka Grade School hosts veterans to show thanks
The Iuka Grade School invited Veterans in the district to a special Veterans Day program on Monday. The school band played and students sang patriotic numbers while students along with Superintendent ...
Nov 11, 2025 Iuka Grade School students sing at the Veterans Day program. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Franklin Park Middle School hosts first Veterans Day Thank You Program
The Franklin Park Middle School Student Council coordinated the first Thank You program for Veterans held at the school Monday afternoon. Principal Tyler Lux welcomed the veterans to the school. "Toda...
Nov 11, 2025 Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux speaks at the Veterans Day Program with veterans seated behind him. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia home damaged by electrical fire
A Centralia home was damaged in an electrical fire Monday morning. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was at the Charles Hays home at 1608 South Hickory. Hays and a second person were in the liv...
Nov 11, 2025 Centralia firemen responding to an electrical fire at a house on South Hickory Street. Photo by Brady Toennies.
Tractor and RV destroyed by fire east of Mt. Vernon
A tractor and RV were destroyed by fire Monday night on the Brian Gertner property at 16737 East Sheila Road east of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson Fire reports that the tractor had been worked on earlier. Whe...
Nov 11, 2025
Salem firemen fight soybean stubble fire
Salem Firemen say embers from a nearby brush pile apparently started a fire in four to five acres of soybean stubble on the Tom Beyers property on Bordon Road off Maxey Road north of Salem. Despite th...
Nov 11, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Three people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants. 42-year-old Brett Alcorn, who told Centralia Police he was homeless, was arrested for violation of pretrial releas...
Nov 11, 2025
Discounted Lab Vouchers Available at Salem Township Hospital on Tuesday
Salem Township Hospital is offering discounted lab vouchers as part of its wellness program until five Tuesday evening. The vouchers can be purchased at the drive-through front canopy at the main entr...
Nov 11, 2025 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
