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Marion County 4H Auction sees 90 animals sell for $119,375
Paisley Meyer of Centralia named Marion County’s new Junior Miss
Kallie Walsh crowned 2026 Marion County Fair Queen
Marion County Fair Talent Show sends two to state competition
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Local News

Salem Community High School sets tentative budget; looks at next year's improvements
14h ago
Repairs made to damaged gym floor at Salem Community High School
14h ago
Salem City Council votes down creation of non-profit city foundation
14h ago
Salem to seek downtown streetscape and Bryan Park improvement grants
14h ago
First day of school for students in Salem and Centralia
15h ago
Sandoval School Board member resigns
15h ago

Weather

FYI

Balloon Fest cleanup set for Tuesday evening
Salem Recycling Trailer to remain in operation this week
Salem LIFTS boil order for portion of West Main Street
Murray Center Balloon Glow is on for Monday night
Boil Order LIFTED for area southest of West Fourth Street in Kinmundy

Blogs

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Aug 13, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 06, 2026

Local Sports

Maxey Scorches Course For 33 In Medalist Showing At Herrin
21h ago
Bobcats Beat All Saints....SC Knocks Off CHBC
22h ago
Patoka 3-Peats at OBC Tournament...Wildcards Come Back For 3rd
22h ago
Lady Bobcats Fall Despite Carroll's Big Game
22h ago

National News

Navy ship without power for 4 days in South China Sea
14h ago
14 face charges related to alleged cocaine ring at Penn State fraternities
18h ago
DOJ asks appeals court to reinstate human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
18h ago
Luigi Mangione's state murder trial adjourned
Aug 17, 2026
Supreme Court rejects final Trump appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict
Aug 17, 2026
Nick Reiner case in probate court as accused killer looks to access trust fund for defense Aug 17, 2026
2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake Aug 15, 2026
5 injured in shooting at Virginia State University, no arrests made Aug 15, 2026
Judge rules Alex Murdaugh's retrial will have a change of venue, but no location set Aug 14, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 8/17/26
21h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/16/26
Aug 17, 2026

Business News

Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status in unprecedented move for president
Aug 17, 2026
Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July
Aug 07, 2026
Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
Jul 14, 2026
Oil prices climb and stocks fall after Trump says he thinks Iran agreement 'over'
Jul 08, 2026

Political News

Judge clears way for termination of Ethiopians' Temporary Protected Status
16h ago
Trump contradicts Vance, says nukes, not oil prices, No. 1 priority in Iran
Aug 17, 2026
Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down
Aug 12, 2026
Tuesday primaries: Crowley projected to defeat democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin
Aug 12, 2026

World News

Trump scales back US-South Korea drills, cites 'very good' ties with Kim Jong Un
Aug 17, 2026
Colombia earthquake: At least 224 dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings, officials say
Aug 10, 2026
'Massive' Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted
Aug 05, 2026
American, Netflix star among 10 climbers missing after reported avalanche in Pakistan, officials say
Jul 31, 2026

Health News

Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Aug 14, 2026
More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections reported as new cases appear to slow: CDC
Aug 12, 2026
Taylor Farms pulls jalapeno products sold at grocery stores
Aug 10, 2026
Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater
Aug 07, 2026

Entertainment News

Darren Criss, Sherry Cola join 'Descendants' spinoff film
15h ago
Hayden Panettiere 'left this world far too soon,' says ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko
18h ago
In brief: 'Hollywood Arts' teaser trailer and more
21h ago

Country Music News

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Stella Lefty and more up for Moon Person awards in 2026
15h ago
Miranda Lambert and 'Crisco' are helping open a new Nashville music venue
15h ago
'I Can't' anymore: Another week, another Ella Langley record
Aug 17, 2026
Warren Zeiders maps out the 'No Brakes' underplays for third album
Aug 17, 2026