The City of Centralia has opened bids on the construction of a new raw water line from near Boulder on Carlyle Lake to the new water treatment plant. The low bid from Haier Plumbing and Heating of Okawville was for $1,454,699. Haier was one of three bidders. City Clerk Kim Enke says the bid was near the engineer's estimate. Haier was also the low bidder at $ 4.1 million on construction of the arterial water lines that will hook the new plant on West Green Street to the waterlines leaving ...

The Marion County Farm Bureau will again commit up to $5,000 to fund community improvement projects for 2024. Our Community Impact Grant program seeks to identify various projects that will improve our communities and create partnerships with other groups and organizations to make those projects a reality. Examples of eligible organizations in Marion County could include schools, civic organizations, churches, 4-H clubs, FFA chapters, fraternities, sororities, etc. Project ideas could inclu...

The Marion County Farm Bureau is pleased to again sponsor "4-H Project Grants" in 2024 for Marion County 4-Hers. The farm bureau is hopeful that this program will encourage young 4-Hers to begin new projects by eliminating potential cost burdens they may have, as well as encourage new individuals to become active in the Marion County 4-H Program. 4-Hers between the ages of 8 and 14 are eligible to apply. Applications must be completed by the 4-Her, signed by a parent/guardian and th...

The Sandoval Village board passed an ordinance joining the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Agencies in the mutual aid network agree to provide each other with assistance in cases of disaster. By paying an annual $100 membership fee, Sandoval becomes a part of this network. The board discussed finding a new location for the police station. The police department is seeking a new location with more space to accommodate its operations. Various options a...

Fayette, Jefferson and Marion Counties were among the top four counties for Youth Turkey Hunt harvest this year. Statewide 2,006 birds were taken, breaking the previous harvest record of 1,733 set in 2020. There were also more youth turkey permits issued this year with 6,001, an increase of 718 over last year. Marion County youth hunters bagged 62 turkeys, compared to 46 last year. That placed Marion County fourth in the state. Randolph County was the top county with 79 turkeys harvested...

A 37-year-old Salem woman has been arrested for aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated battery to a police officer, and obstructing identification following an altercation at the Murphy Gas Station on West Main. Salem Police say Tiffany Organ of Old Texas Lane was initially involved in a domestic dispute with a person who left the scene. She then allegedly threw the cell phone of another customer to the ground and punched the woman. Organ was later located at Arby's restaurant acr...

The Selmaville Grade School District received eight applications to become the district's new superintendent before Monday's deadline. The person selected will replace David Lund who earlier resigned to become the Superintendent of the Brownstown School District beginning July first. Lund is in his second year as Selmaville Superintendent. He feels his biggest success was helping the community and students to grow. The Selmaville School District has finalized two summer projects. The gym fl...

Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says the March primary election results are final after incumbent coroner Troy Cannon has decided not to contest his loss to Claude Howell in the coroner's race. Cannon had left that option open after losing the contest by less than five percent of the vote, which allowed him to seek a discovery recount. The deadline for starting the process to obtain a recount was Monday.