Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board approves money for 161 Extension bridge repair and used dump truck
The Marion County Board has approved a $100,000 transfer of leftover motor fuel tax funds from 2010 to the county highway department's budget this year. Highway Engineer Mike McCormick wants to use $6...
Aug 25, 2022 Some earlier repairs were made to keep the bridge open, but it is still in a deteriorated state requiring replacement.
Mt Vernon home significantly damaged by fire
A Mt. Vernon home received significant damage in a fire that started in a garage and then spread to the home that was separated by a breezeway. Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says Karissa Morris ...
Aug 25, 2022
Marion County Treasurer makes first distribution of property tax receipts
The Marion County Treasurer has made the first distribution of property tax money collected this year. A total of $23,653,846 has been sent out to the taxing districts in the county. More than half th...
Aug 25, 2022
Police Beat for Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 32-year-old Centralia woman for alleged possession of a controlled substance and on an outstanding Fayette County warrant. Lindsey Elliot of South Cherry was taken to ...
Aug 25, 2022
Leak in spillway at Forbes Lake under investigation
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirms a leak has been located in the spillway at the lake at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area near Omega. IDNR Director of Communications Jayette...
Aug 25, 2022 lesguillemets / CC
Fire damages Wamac home
A fire believed to have been started by a window air conditioner damaged one room and resulted heat and smoke damage to the rest of a Wamac home Wednesday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection District...
Aug 25, 2022
Salem Theatre hosting 'Girls Night Out' this Saturday
The Salem Community Theatre is hosting a "Girls Night Out' at the theatre on Saturday night. Theatre Manager Dana Luse says its a chance to enjoy a night out with your best female friends. The evening...
Aug 25, 2022 Entrance to Salem Community Theatre. Photo from Salem Theatre website.
Six teens formally charged in Marion County Court with attack on 15-year-old Centralia boy
Formal charges were filed Wednesday against all six teens arrested by Centralia Police in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old boy late Monday afternoon. The Marion County State's Attorney charg...
Aug 25, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
State IDPH issue warnings about ticks following positive result for rare virus
The State Department of Public Health is urging people to watch out for ticks after the Heartland Virus was reported in southern Illinois. An older person in Jackson County recently tested positive fo...
Aug 25, 2022 dr_relling / CC
Salem woman pleads guilty to federal drug charges
A 32-year-old Salem woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of a federal indictment brought against her. Jennifer Branson is scheduled to be sentenced on November 29th for unlawful p...
Aug 24, 2022
