Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon man sentenced to 75 years in prison on sex assault and pornography charges
A 28-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to a total of 75 years in prison after earlier being found guilty by a Jefferson County Jury for predatory criminal sexual assault with a victim under 1...
Aug 18, 2022
Your Guide to the Balloons at Balloon Fest '22
Listen to live coverage all weekend long on WJBD-FM 100.1 brought to you by: Castle Ridge Salem Tire Center Community Trust Bank Monken Buick GMC Buchheits Whiskers Pet Boutique Collective Designs Fla...
Aug 18, 2022
Walnut Hill man injured in single vehicle crash
A 30-year-old Walnut Hill man was injured in a single pickup truck crash in Walnut Hill early Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Dustin Alvis of Walnut Hill Road ran off the right s...
Aug 18, 2022
Salem Fire and United Medical win Battle of the Badges challenge
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Salem soared over its goal with the Salem Fire Protection District and United Medical Response winning the challenge. A total of 70 people turned out to give bl...
Aug 18, 2022 Red Cross Tech III Mickie Farris works on the blood collection from the Battle of Badges Blood Drive at the Salem Community Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
South Central School hears good budget news, reviews threat assessment plan
South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes told the school board Wednesday night their budget is in great shape with all funds being strong. He noted it's been a long time since their finances h...
Aug 18, 2022
Re:purpose Development LLC receives $1-million matching grant for Downtown Centralia Winery Block Project
Woman-owned Re:purpose Development LLC has received a $1-million matching grant from the state for their Downtown Centralia Winery Block Project. Principal Mindy Cooney says the development group has ...
Aug 18, 2022 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
State Police release more details on three traffic crashes on I-57 south of Kinmundy on Tuesday
State Police have released further details on three related traffic crashes on I-57 south of the Kinmundy exit on Tuesday. The first crash occurred at 6:50 Tuesday morning when the driver of a semi ra...
Aug 17, 2022 A semi unable to slow for traffic on I-57 south of the Kinmundy exit hits a car and another truck forcing the second truck into a third semi.
Centralia Lake to be treated with Algaecide on Thursday
Lake Centralia will once again be treated with Algaecide on Thursday. City Manager Kory Smith says with continued warm air and water temperatures, the city will once again be applying a commercial alg...
Aug 17, 2022 NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
Centralia man gets three years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charge of robbery
A 22-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of robbery in connection with an April incident in Foundation Park where $270 cash and a debit card were stolen from a 65-year-old Sa...
Aug 17, 2022 Dylan Foutch 2022 mug shot from Marion County Jail.
Salem Fire Protection District observing 130th Anniversary Wednesday
The Salem Fire Protection District is observing its 130th anniversary of its beginning as a fire service agency on Wednesday. It began with one man, a Mr. Jones whose duty was to patrol the city at ni...
Aug 17, 2022 Salem's second fire vehicle, a horse drawn wagon.
