Category Archives: Local News
Skillet Fork Bridge on Route 161 Extension developing new issues; soon to be one way with weight limit
The Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 extension will soon once again be one-way traffic with a weight limit that will prohibit large trucks. Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick told the M...
Aug 10, 2022 Marion County Highway Department building.
Centralia City Grade School Board approves Threat Assessment Guide; moves forward on solar projects
The Centralia City School Board of Education approved a Threat Assessment Guide for the upcoming school year at the meeting on Tuesday. The guide provides reporting methods for students and staff at C...
Aug 10, 2022
Centralia man sentenced to three years in prison for felony violation of an order of protection
A 48-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison for felony violation of an order of protection. Tim Marshall of Clinmar Street was also ordered to complete four years of parole...
Aug 10, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
A 34-year-old Salem woman has been arrested by Salem Police for aggravated battery and criminal trespass to property. Bailey Lyday of East Boone allegedly struck another woman in a disagreement at the...
Aug 10, 2022
July 31st crash claims life of Breese Mater Dei student
The Clinton County Sheriff's Department has released details on an early morning July 31st crash that has now claimed the life of a 16-year-old Breese female. Bella Brefeld passed away Friday, August ...
Aug 10, 2022 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.
Odin school renovations to be ready for students on Friday
Odin School Superintendent Belinda Kirgan says a multi-million dollar renovation of the three-story high school building and other improvements will be ready for students when they return to class on ...
Aug 9, 2022 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
State Police release details on two crashes both involving two semis on I-57 in Marion County
State Police have released further details on two crashes both involving two trucks in different locations on I-57 in Marion County. The first crash occurred on southbound I-57 near milepost 113 three...
Aug 9, 2022 An Air Evac medical helicopter lands on I-57 to take a truck driver injured in the crash south of the Salem exit to a regional hospital for treatment.
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
Salem Police arrested a 31-year-old Salem woman for possession of methamphetamine. Maleah Durham was arrested during a Monday night traffic stop in the 500 block of West Main while she was a passenger...
Aug 9, 2022
Salem Grade School Board told not all work is done, but school will start on time next week
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe told the school board Monday night that a plan is in place to start school on time next week even though not all the work at Hawthorn School will be ...
Aug 9, 2022 The new multi-purpose building taking shape in front of Hawthorn School in Salem.
Centralia City Council agrees to form committee to study building of new outside pool
The Centralia City Council has agreed to form a committee to explore options for the creation of a new outdoor city pool. The issue came up during the comments section of the meeting after some earlie...
Aug 9, 2022 The old Fairview Park pool that has been torn out.
