Category Archives: Local News

A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license. Jamar Young of Putter Drive in Centralia was taken to the...

The 15th Annual Memorial Celebration Service will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning at Elmwood Cemetery. The program "A Time of Remembrance" will honor Veterans from all wars who are buried in Elmwood...

New state law will further protect consumers when it comes to health insurance coverage. Illinois Department of Insurance Director Dana Popish Severnghaus says one law gives the Department more author...

Centralia Acting Police Chief Steve Whritenour is frustrated with the court system over recognizance and low bonds in weapons cases and large drug cases. He's speaking out following a recent case wher...

4th Grade High Honors: Adelyn Ashley Kinsley Ashlock Kolten Calhoun Khoel Clanton Carter Groh Maddilyn Hill Waylon Hopkins Camden Kelly Braeden Lyons Kaylee McCormick Makenzie Pitts Ella Santiago Quin...

Unemployment in Marion County is up three-tenths of a percent in April from the prior month. The 5.3-percent rate is still a half percent lower than in April a year ago. The actual number of unemploye...

A 61-year-old Rockford trucker was stuck inside his rig for a brief time during the noon hour after live power lines fell across the trailer when he clipped a guy wire when attempting to turn to back ...

A 27-year-old Kell man has been sentenced to a total of four years in prison after failing to complete Marion County Drug Court. Zachary Higgins of Morton Lane had earlier pleaded guilty to being a fe...

State Police say five people were injured during the noon hour on Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on US 45 at Steele Avenue in Louisville. A preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle driven by 29-y...

A 38-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Wamac Police on multiple charges. Steven Cody of South Pine was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged possession of a controlled substance, posse...