Alma
Alma, IL · LATEST NEWS
southernillinoisnow.com
Salem man faces multiple charges following an altercation at a Salem home
A 33-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after an altercation at a home where he had earlier been banned. Christopher Budds of West Schwartz has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery, domestic battery, resisting or obstructing arrest, and criminal trespass to a resident following the November 5th incident.
southernillinoisnow.com
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Two people are in custody following arrests in separate domestic battery cases. 25-year-old Samuel Higgins of East Oglesby in Salem was arrested by Salem Police for domestic battery following an altercation at his home. Centralia Police arrested 21-year-old Roshaunti Liddell of South Locust Street in Centralia for alleged domestic battery,...
southernillinoisnow.com
KFVS12
vandaliaradio.com
Vandalia Woman Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Child Endangerment Charges
A 66-year old Vandalia woman has pled guilty to charges stemming from the death of her 14-year old adopted daughter/granddaughter in November 2025. Donna Toberman appeared in Fayette County Court on Tuesday with defense attorney Alicia Granito and States Attorney Brenda Mathis for a hearing and it was announced that a plea agreement had been reached as Toberman would plead guilty to two counts possession of a firearm without a valid Firearm Owners ID (FOID) Card and to one count of causing a child to be endangered. With the agreement, two other counts of possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card were dismissed. Toberman was then sentenced by Judge Bryan Kibler to 18 months of conditional discharge as it was stated that Toberman had no prior criminal history and had completed all recommended counseling.
stlmag.com
A home in Centralia, Illinois hits the market
In 1955, architect William Bernoudy designed this home for the editor and publisher of the Centralia Sentinel. Two additions, one in 1998 and the other in 2000, expanded the living space while maintaining the home’s historic character. Thoughtful Architecture. The house on Perrine Avenue is an example of Prairie...
CBS4 Indy
southernillinoisnow.com
southernillinoisnow.com
17-year-old Centralia man transferred to St. Louis hospital for treatment of stab wounds
A 17-year-old Centralia juvenile male was airlifted to a St. Louis Hospital for treatment following a stabbing at a large fight in the 200 block of North Lincoln in Centralia. Witnesses provided a description that matched that of 25-year-old Dennis Schuchman III of West Rexford Street in Centralia. He was initially spotted by Central City Police, who turned him over to Centralia Police, who arrested him for aggravated battery without incident. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further court action.
vandaliaradio.com
Good Crowd on Hand for Candlelight Vigil Held in Honor of Kylie Toberman
A number of people were on hand at the Vandalia Statehouse on Tuesday night to remember and honor the life of Kylie Toberman and show support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The event was hosted by Sexual Assault and Family Emergency (SAFE) and included several speakers with the main address given by LaDonna Koeberlein. Following the vigil, Koeberlein says it is so important that they show remembrance of, support for and raise awareness for the victims, survivors and those who may not know how to speak out and let them know that SAFE is there to help them and advocate for them.
southernillinoisnow.com
wpsdlocal6.com
southernillinoisnow.com
southernillinoisnow.com
wfiwradio.com
vandaliaradio.com
Vandalia United Methodist Mens Fish Fry Set for Thursday
It is a local tradition that goes toward a great cause—it’s the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia’s Methodist Mens Fish Fry this Thursday. And, all the proceeds go to their coats and shoes program for Fayette County Children. Jeff Endres talks about the Fish Fry, which...