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Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
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Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
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Local News

U.S. Attorney, FBI vow strong action after federal building damaged in Carbondale
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Marion County Board committee hears wind farm proposal
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Despite setbacks, gun rights groups continue push to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban
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Police Beat for Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Feds to retry Sen. Emil Jones after mistrial on bribery, lying to FBI charges
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Centralia City School District congratulates retiring superintendent and staff
12h ago

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FYI

Mosquito sprayings begin Thursday in Centralia
Boil order LIFTED for part of Pleasant Street in Centralia
I-57 northbound one lane Tuesday-Thursday between 119 and 120 mile markers
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Salem Bowl Routs El Rancherito At Little League Complex
Jun 10, 2025
Area Athletes Make 1a/2a Softball ISCA All State Teams
Jun 10, 2025
Annies Late Comeback Cut Short On "Obstruction" Call, Chatham Glenwood Advances to State
Jun 10, 2025
Triad Heading Back To State For First Time Since 2018, Looking For First Ever Win
Jun 10, 2025

National News

US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says
12h ago
Baby dies in sweltering car as temperatures hit 90 degrees, foster parent faces charges
12h ago
Split verdict reached in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial
13h ago
Suspects in New York City crypto torture case plead not guilty to kidnapping and assault
13h ago
2 people found dead at remote campground in Michigan's Isle Royale National Park
16h ago
US military can temporarily detain protesters in Los Angeles, commander says
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LA protests lead to federal charges for 2 men accused of throwing Molotov cocktails 16h ago
Trump warns that LA military deployment could be first 'of many' in response to ICE protests 19h ago
Diddy trial day 24 recap: Sean Combs considered himself the Michael Jordan of sex parties, witness says 19h ago
How the immigration protests in Los Angeles started 20h ago

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 6/10/25
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American tennis star Coco Gauff reaches French Open final
Jun 05, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/9/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 6/8/25
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Scoreboard roundup -- 6/5/25
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Business News

Nintendo Switch 2 races to record sales, driven by Mario Kart World's blockbuster debut
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Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
21h ago
What does the Trump-Musk feud mean for Tesla stock? Experts weigh in.
Jun 06, 2025
US trade deficit narrowed significantly amid Trump's tariff escalation
Jun 05, 2025

Political News

Elon Musk called Trump before conveying his 'regret' for some of his posts about him, sources say
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Photos show National Guard with rifles on ICE enforcement missions
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Bondi argues Trump Jan. 6 pardons don't create double standard with crackdown on LA protests
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Tulsi Gabbard warns of nuclear war in social media video, breaking with Trump's past remarks
16h ago

World News

State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy
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US-China trade deal 'done,' subject to Trump, Xi approval, Trump says
19h ago
Russian airstrikes kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns of evolving drone tech
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Graz school shooting survivors not in life-threatening condition, hospitals say
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Health News

RFK Jr. has promoted 'freedom of choice' while limiting vaccines, food
Jun 06, 2025
Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
Jun 04, 2025
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

Entertainment News

Split verdict reached in Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial
13h ago
Scott Wolf confirms divorce from Kelley Wolf after 21 years of marriage
13h ago
Scarlett Johansson asked to be removed as an executive producer on Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*'
14h ago

Country Music News

Nashville notes: Midland's Mexican festival + Blake Shelton's 'Heaven'
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Dolly Parton hopes you'll 'Always Love' her new Kendra Scott creations
12h ago
Morgan Wallen has no 'Problem' at all on 'Billboard' Country Airplay
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Cody Johnson is 'Hidin Behind This Microphone' with Wade Bowen
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