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First Community Easter Dinner Deemed A Success
Salem Community Theatre Mystery Resolved Ahead of Renovation
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First Community Easter Dinner Deemed A Success
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Local News

Two men suspended under Mt. Vernon water tower rescued late Saturday morning
22m ago
Opdyke man held on multiple counts following high speed chase in Marion County
2h ago
Another Successful Recycling Day for the SCHS Green Team
1h ago
No Injuries Reported When South Central School Bus Catches Fire
2h ago
Centralia Police Investigating Criminal Sexual Assault in Foundation Park
1h ago
Police Beat for Saturday, April 26th, 2025
2h ago

Weather

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Winds: NE @ 8 mph
Pressure: 30.24"
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FYI

Friday Cancellations
West Boone one lane between North College and North Broadway
Salem Issues Boil Order for Portions of North Illinois and Meadow Lane
Community Beach Road closed to through traffic from Farthing to Odin Road
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portions of South Poplar and East Fourth

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Win Buzz Bradley Invitational
9h ago
Liberatore tosses 6-plus strong innings to help Cardinals beat Brewers 3-2
10h ago
Coach Tommy Holder Takes Over Alma Mater At Carbondale
9h ago
Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki power the Cubs to a 4-0 win, sending Phillies to their 5th straight loss
10h ago

National News

Federal judge says he has strong suspicion 2-year old US citizen was deported 'with no meaningful process'
10h ago
IDF investigation finds Israeli tank fire responsible for death of UN staffer
Apr 25, 2025
Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision
Apr 25, 2025
George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in federal fraud case
Apr 25, 2025
Black man in Alabama dies 1 week after being shocked with stun gun during arrest
Apr 25, 2025
Federal judge says he has strong suspicion 2-year old US citizen was deported 'with no meaningful process'
10h ago
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Idaho college killings: Judge denies attempt to toss out death penalty over autism spectrum diagnosis Apr 25, 2025
Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione Apr 25, 2025
ICE did not have warrant when agents detained Mahmoud Khalil: Court filing Apr 25, 2025
2 federal judges block Trump's effort to ban DEI from K-12 education Apr 24, 2025

National Sports

NFL draft's No. 1 pick Cam Ward says he expects to be Titans' starting quarterback
Apr 25, 2025
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is married
Apr 22, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/24/25
Apr 25, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/23/25
Apr 24, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/22/25
Apr 23, 2025

Business News

New automaker Slate unveils a no-frills, stripped down electric truck for under $30K
Apr 25, 2025
US stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war, Tesla shares soar
Apr 23, 2025
Seniors lost $4.8 billion to scammers in 2024: FBI
Apr 23, 2025
Tesla profits drop 71% amid anti-Musk backlash
Apr 22, 2025

Political News

ICE, Florida officials arrest over 750 in 4-day operation
9h ago
Trump, Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral
10h ago
Trump DOJ rescinds Biden-era protections for news media
22h ago
Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump tariffs, with inflation a broad concern: POLL
Apr 25, 2025

World News

Hundreds injured in explosion at Iranian port, officials say
6h ago
Key moments from Pope Francis' funeral as mourners bid farewell to late pontiff
7h ago
Pope Francis remembered at his funeral as 'pope among the people' who aimed to 'build bridges'
11h ago
American Kielce Gussie does 1st reading at Pope Francis' funeral
12h ago

Health News

There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know
Apr 25, 2025
Whooping cough cases have doubled in a year, CDC data shows
Apr 24, 2025
RFK Jr. is moving to phase out synthetic food dyes. Are they safe?
Apr 24, 2025
Texas measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases with most among children, teens
Apr 22, 2025

Entertainment News

'Miss Congeniality' stars Heather Burns and more celebrate 'April 25' day
Apr 25, 2025
Jesse Plemons is Plutarch Heavensbee in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
Apr 25, 2025
Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock star in 'Sirens' trailer
Apr 25, 2025

Country Music News

Today's hottest stars will Play Something Country to honor Brooks & Dunn before the ACMs
Apr 25, 2025
That don't impress me much: Russell Dickerson's toddler sleeps on dad's new hit
Apr 25, 2025
Luke Bryan demonstrates what happens when a 'Country Song Came On'
Apr 25, 2025
Jordan Davis had to 'Learn the Hard Way' on album #3
Apr 25, 2025