Category Archives: Local News
Salem Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant After Being Found in Vacant Home
Salem Police arrested a 34-year-old homeless Salem man on Friday morning after being found inside a vacant home on Allmon Street. Police went to the home after a neighbor reported the door to the hous...
Oct 05, 2025
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour traveling office hours set for October
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour announced the following dates, times, and locations for his Traveling Office Hours program for constituents to meet with legislative staff to receive help with state programs...
Oct 03, 2025 State Representative Blaine Wilhour.
Kaskaskia College shows off renovated Salem Education Center following Spring flooding
Kaskaskia College showed off its renovated Salem Education Center on Thursday following flood damage that occurred during a storm that dumped around nine inches of rain in the Salem area. College Pres...
Oct 03, 2025 Amy Zanton and George Evans present a Certificate of Appreciation to librarian Jodi Trinkle. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College sees enrollment growth again for fall
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says despite the shrinking population of counties that make up the college district, they are continuing to see enrollment increases. Vice President of Student...
Oct 03, 2025 Kaskaskia College President George Evans speaks at the Salem Education Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia warehouse and adjoining two-story apartment destroyed by fire
A Centralia warehouse and adjoining two story apartment at 419 South Locust were destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was discovered by Trevor Henson who wa...
Oct 03, 2025 Centralia City firefighters respond to the warehouse fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Centralia Art and Wine Walk at Carillon Park Saturday
The Centralia Art and Wine Walk debuts in Carillon Park from two to eight on Saturday. The event will feature offerings of the Crooked Creek Winery, live music from Hosteen and Aztechs of St. Louis at...
Oct 03, 2025
Carlyle woman killed in crash near St. Louis
A 76-year-old Carlyle woman has died in a two vehicle crash on a Missouri highway near DeSoto in Jefferson County. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports Patricia Van Hoose was traveling northbound on Mi...
Oct 03, 2025
National bargain store chain coming to Centralia
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is coming to Centralia. It will be located in the former Big Lots store on West Broadway. The company says the opening is being planned for February of next year. However, they ...
Oct 03, 2025
Marion County Fair's Fall Brawl Demolition Derby Is Saturday Night
The Marion County Fair holds its third annual Fall Brawl Demolition Derby at six Saturday night at the Marion County Fairgrounds. There will be five classes of competition: Bone Stock, Limited Weld, M...
Oct 03, 2025 File photo: Demo derby at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Centralia Police arrested 28-year-old Jermiah Lyday of South 33rd in Mt. Vernon for stalking and criminal damage to property. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charge...
Oct 03, 2025
