Category Archives: Local News
2nd ex-prison guard convicted in inmate beating death
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A former Illinois prison guard could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty of violating the civil rights of a 65-year-old inmate who died after correctional office...
Aug 24, 2022
Six arrested for allegedly beating a 15-year-old juvenile boy in Centralia
A 15-year-old Centralia Juvenile boy received severe injuries to his face, head, and lower extremities when allegedly beaten by a large group of individuals from a local gang known as CBN. Centralia P...
Aug 23, 2022 Keion Dalton
Mt. Vernon mobile home destroyed by fire
One of the occupants of a mobile home was treated for minor smoke inhalation in a fire that destroyed her home Monday night. Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says heavy fire was showing from the en...
Aug 23, 2022
Centralia man arrested for DUI following single vehicle crash
A 60-year-old Centralia man was injured and arrested for alleged driving under the influence after he turned off Route 161 west onto Harting Drive too soon and hit the rock pile holding a display vehi...
Aug 23, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates theft of 78 cows and calves
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports they have now identified the owners of the two trucks and trailers that were apparently used to take cattle from a field in the 9100 block of Farthing Ro...
Aug 23, 2022
Centralia City Council agrees to further development agreement for Castle Ridge
The Centralia City Council has agreed to a further development agreement for Castle Ridge. Under the agreement, Meadow Woods Holdings, LLC will have the cap for funding through the tax increment finan...
Aug 23, 2022 File: Castle Ridge (Facebook photo)
Centralia approves contract with new police chief
The Centralia City Council Monday night on a four to one vote approved offering Christopher Locke a contract as the new police chief. The decision came after a resident explained her unhappiness in ho...
Aug 23, 2022 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke
First five members appointed to Fairview Park Pool Committee
The first five members have been appointed to the Fairview Park Pool Committee. The Centralia City Council Monday night approved Councilman Robert 'Spanky' Smith along with Jacy Keef, Jennifer Price, ...
Aug 23, 2022 The old Fairview Park pool that has been torn out.
Centralia City Council agrees to allow front yard fences in some cases
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to allow front yard fences in some cases. City Manager Kory Smith says the planning commission found so...
Aug 23, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Kaskaskia College approves $3.1-million computer system upgrade
The Kaskaskia College Board Monday night approved an update of its Ellucian Software System. Chief Information Officer George Kriss says the upgrade will cost $3,141,121 over the next five years inclu...
Aug 23, 2022 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
