Marion County Sheriff Rich Stevenson says five Centralia residents are in custody as the department continues an investigation into a recent robbery and homicide. The name of the victim has not yet been released by the coroner’s office. The five in custody for felony murder and felony robbery are identified as 28-year-old Blake Shahan of…… Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State officials say that two Department of Children and Family Services employees at the center of an investigation into the well-being of a five-year-old boy who later died are no longer employed. The Chicago Tribune reports that a DCFS spokesman declined to say whether Carlos Acosta and his former supervisor, Andrew…… Read More »
A 45-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and distribution of meth, and possession with intent to distribute meth. U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft says Danny Lee DeShane will be sentenced on March 31st. He faces up to 20 years…… Read More »
Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson is surprised by being named Co-Officer of the Year by Sargeant Steve Whritenour (right) after awarding the annual award to Lieutenant Jamie James (left). Centralia’s recently appointed Police Chief Greg Dodson and Lieutenant Jamie James were honored Thursday night as the department’s co-officers of the year. This is the…… Read More »
Two people were arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies for bond violations in felony cases. 36-year-old Adam Phillips of West Warmouth in Salem and 34-year-old Scott Miller of Public Street in Alma were both taken to the Marion County Jail. Three others remain in custody on outstanding warrants. 57-year-old Faith Moon of South Franklin in…… Read More »
The Oil Belt Conference Boys Basketball Tournament concluded on Thursday night at Iuka. In the Consolation Championship Game, Willow Grove defeated Selmaville 66-53. Iuka edged Odin 38-35 in the 3rd Place game. And Central City defeated Raccoon 53-32 for the Championship. In the Cheerleading Tournament, the following teams placed: Willow Grove – 3rd Place Selmaville – 2nd Place…
