Author Archives: News
2020 11/30 - Sue Queen
Sue Queen, 81, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Sue worked at Dobb's Bargain City for many years and she also worked as the City C...
Nov 27, 2020
2020 12/02 - Dennis Ray Heflin
Dennis Ray Heflin, age 69 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital on Urbana. Dennis wore many hats in life, he worked as a factory worker and private home he...
Nov 27, 2020
Two people burned when propane wall heater explodes, destroys Raccoon Lake Cabin
Fire consumes a one-room cabin on Raccoon Lake after a propane heater explodes while being lit causing severe burns to one and minor burns to a second person. Photo by Tim Ferguson. Two people sustain...
Nov 27, 2020
Two injured, one arrested in Sandoval stabbing
Sandoval Police say two men were stabbed in an argument at a home in the 200 block of East Commercial in Sandoval on Thanksgiving afternoon. A third person was arrested later on two counts of aggravat...
Nov 27, 2020
Salem Police arrest Centralia woman on warrant
Salem Police arrested a 31-year-old Centralia woman on an outstanding warrant on Thursday when investigating a report of suspicious activity between the Quality Inn and Days Inn. Kimberlyn Pool of Wes...
Nov 27, 2020
SCHS fund drive for Salem Ministerial Alliance Food drive over $7,000
The President of the Salem Community High School Student Council is optimistic they will reach their $10,000 fundraising goal for the Salem Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. Haddon Lybarger says $7,04...
Nov 27, 2020
Salem Chamber makes $100 donations to six non-profit agencies
Salem Chamber of Commerce presents a $100 support check to (left to right) Shelli McIntosh and Nancy Wesling of the Pregnancy Care Center. Making the presentation are Chamber Executive Director Jessiy...
Nov 27, 2020
US Senator Dick Durbin still pushing for second stimulus package
US Senator Dick Durbin says lawmakers in Washington need to pass another relief package for the nation's economy. He feels passing something isn't a done deal and both sides need to compromise on the ...
Nov 27, 2020
LSU opens season with 94-81 win over SIU-E
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in his collegiate debut, Darius Days set a career-high with 24 points and LSU opened its season with a 94-81 victory over SIU Edwardsville. Days conver...
Nov 27, 2020
The Social Security Administration Announces 2021 COLA
The Social Security Administration Announces 2021 COLA What you should know about the most recent cost-of-living adjustment. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources On October 13, 2020, the Social ...
Nov 27, 2020
