The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has arrested five people during an investigation into a March 27th burglary of Shroyer's Tire on East Illinois Highway 15 in Woodlawn. 29-year-old Travis Brock of Mt. Vernon was arrested on March 31st for alleged burglary and felony theft. As the investigation continued, two search warrants were issued for stolen firearms. 46-year-old Stewart Spillman of Mt. Vernon was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop as a veh...

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Thursday at Walton Drive and West Main Street in Salem in front of the Walmart Store. Salem Police say a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Jo Anne Elder of Rosiclare, IL pulled from Walton Drive with the intention of turning onto eastbound US 50 when she was struck in the driver's side of her vehicle by a westbound SUV driven by 26-year-old Richard Hawickhorft of Teutopolis. Elder was taken by United Medical Response to Salem Township Hospital for ...

Salem Mayor Nic Farley has signed a proclamation declaring March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day to recognize, honor, and thank the Vietnam War veterans for their service. The war stretched from 1955 to 1975. The commemoration honors nine million Americans, approximately 7.2 million that are still living today, that served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere that answered the call of duty. Over 9,000 organizations across America have joined with the Department of Defense as a Co...

Centralia Police are investigating a burglary to a garage in the 1400 block of South Maple. Items were reported missing. The break in was reported on Monday. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 33-year-old Daniel Embry of West Frankfort for alleged driving under the influence. He was released on a notice to appear in court.

A member of the Marion County Board has resigned. Tim McCance announced his resignation as a result of moving to a new home that is outside District Three where he was elected. McCance was sworn in December 2024 and served as co-chair of the Road and Bridge Committee. Board Chair Steve Whritenour will announce a procedure to fill McCance's seat next week.

Salem Mayor Nic Farley has signed a proclamation declaring Saturday as C.A.R. Day of Service. The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution is the oldest and largest patriotic youth organization. It was found on April 5th, 1895. The group focuses on patriotism and education about the American heritage.

A dinner theatre murder mystery is coming to the Centralia Cultural Society stage this month. Irritation to a Murder, directed by Rob Jackson, centers around the death of Godfry Gatewood, a multi-millionaire wealth manager under investigation for fraud. Godfry dies under mysterious circumstances while his family hosts a dinner party. Audiences will get to follow along with the comedic mystery and try to guess the identity of Godfry's killer. One attendee who guesses correctly before the answe...

You'll find some government offices closed and some open on Friday for Good Friday. Area courthouses and Salem City Hall are closed. Centralia City Hall and most federal and state government offices are open. There will be home mail service, and most financial institutions are open.[socast_ad_slot widget_name="Ad Slot" slot="lightbox_bigbox"]