Category Archives: Local News
Salem man with large amount of drugs found in his home turns himself in
A 54-year-old Salem man who was being sought by police after execution of a search warrant turned up a large amount of drugs in his home has turned himself in. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says ...
Oct 14, 2025
Ameren's natural gas storage fields in Centralia to undergo modernization
Ameren Illinois has announced the Centralia Natural Gas Storage Fields near the intersection of Calumet and Perrine Street on the city's south side will undergo major rebuilding next year. The result ...
Oct 14, 2025 Ameren Illinois will be permanently plugging 16 wells at its Centralia facility. The company will add three new wells on one pad and reduce its footprint of gathering pipeline to 400 feet from 2.1 miles.
More expansion planned for Salem Soccer Complex, 1st annual fundraising dinner is Friday
The new Salem Soccer Complex has been so successful, an additional two fields and more parking will be added in time for play next year. Matt Stanford, who heads the Salem Soccer Park Association Boar...
Oct 14, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com
Four taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash in Centralia
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Hickory and 4th Street in Centralia Sunday afternoon. Centralia Police say 35-year-old Kayla Korzenewski of Randolph Drive in Centralia was eastbound...
Oct 14, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
A 41-year-old Salem woman was arrested by Salem Police Monday night for aggravated battery to a police officer and criminal damage to state supported property. Police say Holly Greenlee of Roddy Road ...
Oct 14, 2025
"Woodwind Fireworks" to be featured in Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
"Woodwind Fireworks" is the theme of the Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra's concert on Sunday, October 19. In a program that features the Orchestra's woodwind section, attendees will have an opportuni...
Oct 13, 2025 Woodwind players featured in the upcoming concert.
Front row L-R - Shelby Edwards (Centralia), Leila Crain (Centralia), Ruth Chaput (New Baden), Susan Patterson (Kinmundy), Judy Buck (Okawville), Amy Koch (Breese). Back row L-R - Cynthia Spencer (Centralia), Sophia Pennington (Centralia), Brittany McFall (Centralia), Brenna Bierman (Centralia), Olivia Rodell (Salem), Andrew Steininger (Salem), Mike Loomis (Centralia).
United Way of South Central Illinois announces October protein markets to support local families
United Way of South Central Illinois is proud to announce two upcoming Protein Markets this month to help ensure local families have access to nutritious food as we enter the winter season. The first ...
Oct 13, 2025
State of Illinois earns Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for fourth consecutive year
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced it has received the 2025 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award, the highest level of recognition offered by Aetna. This marks...
Oct 13, 2025
Two Candidates for Governor in Salem for Marion County Republican Women's Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner
Two of the Republican candidates for Governor spoke at the Marion County Republican Women's Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner on Saturday at the Marion County Fairgrounds Exhibit building. Ted Dabrowski wa...
Oct 13, 2025 Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaks to the audience at the Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Rural Kell Man refuses hospital treatment following rollover crash
A 33-year-old rural Kell man declined hospital treatment for minor injuries sustained in a pickup truck rollover crash early Monday morning on the South Hotze Road south of the Red Stripe Road interse...
Oct 13, 2025
