Category Archives: Local News
Centralia man pleads guilty to forgery charge; other counts dropped
A 35-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a forgery charge in connection with two unrelated charges of aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest being ...
Jul 23, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Police Beat for Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
A 26-year-old Wamac man has been arrested by Centralia Police for alleged home invasion, aggravated battery to a child, and criminal damage to property. Tyler Atchison of Janet Drive is being held in ...
Jul 23, 2022
Another extension for renewing most Illinois Driver's Licenses and ID cards
Secretary of State Jesse White's office is again extending the expiration date for Illinois Driver's Licenses and ID Cards. The current expiration deadline is July 1st, but that's now being delayed un...
Jul 22, 2022
Vandalia man pleads guilty to meth and weapons charges in federal court
A 45-year-old Vandalia man has entered a guilty plea in US District Court to one count of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one co...
Jul 22, 2022
Centralia Police make an arrest in connection with April shooting
Centralia Police have made an arrest in an April 21st shooting in the 900 block of East Kell where a woman was shot in the face. 44-year-old Nathan Johnson of Saddler Street of Centralia was taken int...
Jul 22, 2022
Another resident of Marion County dies from COVID-19 related cause
For the second week in a row, an elderly Marion County resident positive for COVID-19 has died. Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says the male in his 80s was not a long-ter...
Jul 22, 2022
BCMW Receives Farmers Market Coupons For Seniors
BCMW Project BREAD, in conjunction with Midland Area Agency on Aging and the Illinois Department on Aging, will be taking applications for coupons redeemable at the Farmer's Markets in Centralia, Mt V...
Jul 22, 2022 Rachel Tayse / CC
Marion County Sheriff's Department releases details on death of inmate
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has released information on the death of an inmate who went unconscious and later died at a Mt. Vernon hospital. The sheriff's department reports the incident in...
Jul 22, 2022
Air conditioner fire at home south of Salem confined to the AC's electrical box
The Salem Fire Protection District was called to an air conditioner fire at the Sam Collins residence in the 4400 block of CJ Heck Road on the south side of Salem late Thursday night. Fire Marshall Bi...
Jul 22, 2022
South Eastern Illinois Drug Task Force members push for more state help to fight drugs
The South Eastern Illinois Drug Task Force representatives outlined drug trends and the need for more enforcement help when meeting with area State Senators and Representatives this week. The task for...
Jul 22, 2022
