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Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
The Salem Elks Lodge to hold annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
Matt Donoho named SCHS Teacher of the Year
Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
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Local News

Elderly Mt. Vernon man drowns in pond while mowing grass
5h ago
Long-time Salem High Principal and Two Teachers Retire
5h ago
Salem man escapes serious injury when left hanging by a rope 15 feet in air
5h ago
Both Drivers Injured in Crash near Boyd (updated 11 Wednesday morning)
18h ago
City of Centralia issues nearly $2.5 -million in building permits in May
5h ago
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Southern Illinois congressman's appeal of mail-in voting
Jun 04, 2025

Weather

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FYI

Salem Men's Softball Canceled Wednesday night
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice
Centralia issues boil order for portion of West McCord
City of Salem announces road closures for this week (update 8:30 am Tuesday)
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portion of South Beech and East Third

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Headed To Triad Today For Sectional Baseball, Game Time 10am
20h ago
Lady Wildcats Put 5 On Softball All Conference List
20h ago
Annies Heading To Sectional Finals To Take On Conference Rival Marion
20h ago
Lady Wildcats Get Pair Of Wins At West Frankfort To Open Summer Season
20h ago

National News

Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
10h ago
Hiker and his daughter found dead after going missing on Mount Katahdin in Maine: Officials
10h ago
Education Dept. threatens Columbia University's accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws
11h ago
Manhunt continues for father police say killed 3 young daughters near Washington campground
17h ago
Co-conspirator arrested in Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion, officials say
17h ago
Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
10h ago
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Summer travel forecast: Busiest days to fly and how to save on airfare 17h ago
Boulder attack latest: Number of victims climbs to 15 18h ago
UFO sleuths want fewer secrets in Trump-era investigations 20h ago
Immigration courts dismissing cases of Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador: Attorneys 20h ago

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 6/3/25
21h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 5/28/25
May 29, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/2/25
Jun 03, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/1/25
Jun 02, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 5/29/25
May 30, 2025

Business News

'Danger zone': Top companies weather uncertainty as Trump's tariffs fluctuate
20h ago
Trump's sons distance themselves from new Trump-branded crypto venture
20h ago
US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trump's tariffs upend global growth
Jun 03, 2025
Trump's hike of steel and aluminum tariffs could raise these prices
Jun 02, 2025

Political News

'Immoral': Republican senator challenges Trump's spending bill over deficit concerns
11h ago
RFK Jr. to tell medical schools to teach nutrition or lose federal funding
14h ago
Trump to shore up support among Senate GOP at White House meeting
14h ago
CBO says Trump's bill will add $2.4T to deficit, leave 11 million without health insurance
17h ago

World News

British surgeon volunteering in Gaza hospital details 'dire situation'
11h ago
Zimbabwe to kill dozens of elephants and distribute meat to people
20h ago
Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'
20h ago
New shooting near Gaza aid site kills 27 people, health ministry says
Jun 03, 2025

Health News

Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
16h ago
4-year-old from Mexico receiving 'lifesaving medical treatment' can remain in US: Lawyer
20h ago
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions
20h ago
1st measles case of the year in South Dakota as CDC updates travel guidance
Jun 03, 2025

Entertainment News

You'll be changed for good: Watch the trailer for 'Wicked' sequel
5h ago
Walton Goggins says he and Aimee Lou Wood have no feud: 'I love this woman madly'
11h ago
Zoe Saldaña fell sick immediately after she won her Oscar: 'I collapsed right after'
14h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Carrie Underwood's 'rhinestone milestone' + Luke Combs' Teddy Swims cover
12h ago
Why Jelly Roll's vowing not to play Nashville until 2027
13h ago
Cake in the face and a remix? It could 'Happen to' Russell Dickerson
14h ago
Pour me a drink: Post Malone to open bar on Nashville's Lower Broadway
15h ago