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Centralia woman held without bond on felony domestic battery charge
A 27-year-old Centralia woman has been ordered held without bond after being charged in Marion County Court with felony domestic battery. Samantha Cook of North Poplar is accused of striking a family member in the face with his hand. She’s accused of striking her boyfriend multiple times while they were in her car on November 8th. Cook then allegedly reached across him, opened the door, and pushed him out of the vehicle. Police say the victim had no noticeable injuries.
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18-year-old sentenced to 95 years for botched Anderson hit by crime organization
ANDERSON, Ind. — An 18-year-old will serve the rest of his life behind bars for his role in a botched hit that led to the shooting death of a 26-year-old woman in Anderson last year. The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 18-year-old Rejon Smith of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 95 years in […]
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Police Beat for Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Christopher Budds of West Schwartz in Salem for alleged aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further court action. Centralia Police arrested 25-year-old Lucas Boyce of North Walnut in Centralia for alleged domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion...
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Okawville, Central & Mascoutah Heading To State Final Fours
It was a great night for area volleyball teams as the Super Sectionals were held across the state. In Class 1a, Okawville was at home and pulled off the upset knocking off NCOE in straight sets 27-25, 25-20 to advance to the state final four. The Lady Rockets run their record to 27-12 while NCOE closes out their year at 32-7. Okawville will open up at CEFCU Arena in Normal on Friday at 10:30 against Stockton. Athens and Illini Bluffs will play in the other semifinal.
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Salem Bowlers Make Their Mark at Lions Bowling Classic
Two Salem graduates were part of the action as Missouri Baptist University and McKendree University battled for the championship at the Lions Bowling Classic, hosted by Lindenwood University. The championship match provided plenty of drama, with McKendree finding itself in an early hole after dropping the first two games of...
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Potters throw everything at Knights in second round
Only eight teams remain in each of the IHSA State Final football brackets and the Triad Knights are no longer one of them. Their matchup with the Morton Potters on Saturday, Nov. 7 proved to be too tall a task, as they were thrown into the kiln of a lopsided game.