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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
10h ago
Long-time Salem High Principal and Two Teachers Retire
11h ago
Salem man escapes serious injury when left hanging by a rope 15 feet in air
11h ago
Both Drivers Injured in Crash near Boyd (updated 11 Wednesday morning)
Jun 04, 2025
City of Centralia issues nearly $2.5 -million in building permits in May
11h 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

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
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Rams Baseball Hands Out Year End Awards
1h ago
Orphans Have 5 Named All Conference Baseball
1h ago
SICA All Star Football Game Friday In Mt Vernon
1h ago
Wildcats Season Ends To Mascoutah In 3a Sectionals
1h ago

National News

Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
16h ago
Hiker and his daughter found dead after going missing on Mount Katahdin in Maine: Officials
16h ago
Education Dept. threatens Columbia University's accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws
16h ago
Manhunt continues for father police say killed 3 young daughters near Washington campground
22h ago
Co-conspirator arrested in Palm Springs fertility clinic explosion, officials say
22h ago
Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
16h ago
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Boulder attack latest: Number of victims climbs to 15 Jun 04, 2025
UFO sleuths want fewer secrets in Trump-era investigations Jun 04, 2025
Immigration courts dismissing cases of Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador: Attorneys Jun 04, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 6/3/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 5/28/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 6/2/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 6/1/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 5/29/25
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Business News

'Danger zone': Top companies weather uncertainty as Trump's tariffs fluctuate
Jun 04, 2025
Trump's sons distance themselves from new Trump-branded crypto venture
Jun 04, 2025
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
16h ago
RFK Jr. to tell medical schools to teach nutrition or lose federal funding
19h ago
Trump to shore up support among Senate GOP at White House meeting
20h ago
CBO says Trump's bill will add $2.4T to deficit, leave 11 million without health insurance
22h ago

World News

British surgeon volunteering in Gaza hospital details 'dire situation'
16h ago
Zimbabwe to kill dozens of elephants and distribute meat to people
Jun 04, 2025
Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'
Jun 04, 2025
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
22h ago
4-year-old from Mexico receiving 'lifesaving medical treatment' can remain in US: Lawyer
Jun 04, 2025
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions
Jun 04, 2025
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
11h ago
Walton Goggins says he and Aimee Lou Wood have no feud: 'I love this woman madly'
16h ago
Zoe Saldaña fell sick immediately after she won her Oscar: 'I collapsed right after'
19h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Carrie Underwood's 'rhinestone milestone' + Luke Combs' Teddy Swims cover
17h ago
Why Jelly Roll's vowing not to play Nashville until 2027
18h ago
Cake in the face and a remix? It could 'Happen to' Russell Dickerson
19h ago
Pour me a drink: Post Malone to open bar on Nashville's Lower Broadway
21h ago