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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.

Salem, IL · 12h

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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,...

Salem, IL · 10h

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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.

Centralia, IL · 1d

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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...

Centralia, IL · 17h

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Movies returning to Mt. Vernon in November; major renovations planned for 2027

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (Heartland News) - On Tuesday, Golden Ticket Cinemas announced plans to reopen the Mount Vernon 8 this November, bringing movies back to the community just in time for the holiday season. Beginning in 2027, the company will begin to renovate the theater, with luxury recliner seating, self-serve...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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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 […]

Anderson, IN · 1d

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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.

Centralia, IL · 12h

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Centralia Chamber Executive Director stops down

Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland is stepping down. The board of directors accepted his resignation at its Tuesday meeting. His last day will be Friday, December 4, following the Downtown Christmas Stroll. Holland has accepted a regional Public Relations position with Vantage Senior Care / High Point...

Centralia, IL · 9h

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18-year-old allegedly involved in June shooting charged with attempted murder

An 18-year-old Centralia man who allegedly fired shots into a car and home near the McKee and Gragg Street intersection on June 20th has been charged with a Class X felony charge of attempted murder. Sincer Rogers of McKee Street was also charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of...

Centralia, IL · 2d

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Jefferson County Arrest Report 11/9/26

MT. VERNON, IL — On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office along with the Mt. Vernon Police Department reported the following arrests to this Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications Radio Station;. On Friday night, 26 year old Jesse Manning of Fairfield was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture or...

Jefferson County, IL · 2d

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Most Of These Old-School Steakhouses Closed Years Ago, But This Illinois One Still Serves T-Bones And A Full Buffet

A 16-ounce T-bone and an all-you-can-eat buffet still share the same menu at one Illinois interstate stop. Plenty of families thought that combo vanished along with the restaurants of their childhood. The chain behind it once dotted highways across the Midwest. Most of those locations closed years ago, so finding...

Illinois · 1d

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Rural Mt. Vernon home damaged by fire on Sunday

A fire confined to the living room damaged a home on Idlewood Lane between Mt. Vernon and Dix Sunday morning. Jefferson Fire officials say the owner Steven Wyant was asleep on the couch in the living room but wasn’t aware of the fire until he was woken by a smoke detector. He was able to escape the home without injury.

Mt Vernon, IL · 2d

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'He just flattened my tires' — Mount Vernon police arrest man accused of slashing squad car tires, biting officer

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. — A Mount Vernon man faces multiple charges, with police dashboard and body camera footage showing him damaging several squad cars in early November. According to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the agency received a report of an individual slashing tires at around 1:46 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the parking lot of the Rolland Lewis Building.

Mt Vernon, IL · 2d

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This is final week to fill out applications for Adopt a Family program

This is the final week to make application for assistance through the Centralia Community Youth Center and WJBD radio Adopt a Family program. Applications are available through Friday at the Centralia Community Youth Center at 1224 East Rexford from noon to five Monday through Friday and at the Salem Library at 315 South Maple in Salem from ten to seven Monday through Thursday and nine to two on Friday.

Centralia, IL · 2d

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PORTION OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 15 TO BE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF FALLEN MARINE FROM WOODLAWN

A portion of Illinois Route 15 between Woodlawn and Mt. Vernon will be officially dedicated later this month in memory of a Southern Illinois Marine who lost his life while serving in Iraq nearly 21 years ago. Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Kyle Price, who died in January 2006 while serving...

Woodlawn, IL · 1d

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Centralia City Council to be asked to amend electric and gas bike regulations

The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to add some restrictions to the operation of low-speed electric and gas bicycles in the city. City Manager Galen Mahle says the changes will update the city’s ordinance to match requirement under the new state law that goes into effect January first. The changes would require speedometers. The process for registration remains unchanged and is required with the Police Department including an inspection process and fee of $20. An annual tag will be provided to each low-speed electric or low-speed gas bicycle.

Centralia, IL · 2d

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Clay, Effingham, Lawrence, Marion, Wayne and White counties during October. These ACE patrols allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to.

Effingham, IL · 2d

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High School Football Preview Show: Quarterfinal Week

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re putting the High School Football Preview Show on the free side of the website today. Enjoy the breakdown from Tim Schweizer, Steve Bridge, Mike Wennmacher and Derek Parris as they talk SHG vs Centralia and Rochester vs Highland ahead of the 4A quarterfinals on Saturday. This show can be also be heard live on WMAY 97.7 FM on Saturday at 3 pm.

Rochester, IL · 6h

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WEST FRANKFORT AND FLORA FIREFIGHTERS TURN FOOTBALL RIVALRY INTO CHARITABLE CHALLENGE

A friendly rivalry between the West Frankfort and Flora fire departments is turning Saturday’s high school football matchup between the Redbirds and Wolves at Flora into an opportunity to support two charitable causes. West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 and the Flora Volunteer Fire Department have agreed to make...

West Frankfort, IL · 17h

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Alton's new meeting rules add screening, limit bags and require attendees to sit

Alton, IL · 6h

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