Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Monday, June 13th, 2022
An 18-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested on multiple charges. Centralia Police took Demonte Agnew into custody for illegal possession of weapon by a felon, burglary, theft, and obstruct...
Jun 13, 2022
Centralia City Council to open bids on surplus real estate
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to open bids on six vacant properties earlier declared as surplus. The properties are at 1335 South Locust, 1015 North Franklin, 508 and 510 East ...
Jun 13, 2022
More than 600 flags properly disposed of during Flag Retirement Ceremony
More than 600 flags were properly disposed of during a Flag Retirement Ceremony held over the weekend outside the Salem Elk's Lodge. The yearly program held close to flag day each year is performed by...
Jun 13, 2022
Doctor's Nursing and Rehab raises $5,000 for fight against Alzheimer's
For the second year in a row, Doctor's Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem has raised $5,000 for the fight against Alzheimer's Disease. The money was raised during a golf tournament earlier this month...
Jun 13, 2022 A $5,000 check is presented to fight Alzheimer's Disease. Left to right: Liz Logue, Trish Phillips, Brittney Middleton, Tony Green, Taylor Guy, Karli Eskew, Kati Hoffman (Walk Manager), and Linda Poninsky.
Greater Salem Area Foundation raises $8,000 in annual swim night
The Greater Salem Area Foundation raised over $8,000 to help the less fortunate in the Salem Community High School District at its annual swim night over the weekend at the Salem Aquatic Center. Found...
Jun 13, 2022 Some of those in attendance at the Greater Salem Area Foundation swim night on Friday night.
New home fashion store opens in Salem
Salem has a new home fashion store. Sterling Avenue has opened in the Westgate Shopping Center offering a variety of items to decorate your home. The store is owned by Paul and Lynn Reihm. Paul explai...
Jun 13, 2022 The ribbon is cut to open Sterling Avenue in the Westgate Shopping area on Friday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Excessive heat warning issued from 11 Monday morning until eight Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from eleven Monday morning until eight Wednesday night. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 are expected. Heat...
Jun 13, 2022
Salem Strength Team brings home 4 championship titles from Las Vegas
Salem Strength Team had a massive showing at the USAPL MegaNationals Bench Press Competition in Las Vegas. The team earned four Individual Championship titles. The championships were earned by: Owen B...
Jun 12, 2022
Salem Project Bread Meal Site to be closed until June 21st due to illness
The Salem Project Bread Meal Site will be closed due to illness this Monday through Friday and Monday, June 20th, for the Juneteenth holiday. The closure will also impact home-delivered meals from Mea...
Jun 12, 2022 Alan Levine / CC
Occupants of car decline medical treatment after crashing into rear of semi north of Salem
Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin Day says both occupants of an SUV that ran into the rear of a semi on southbound I-57 at the 122 miles marker six miles north of Salem refused medical treatment. Initial...
Jun 12, 2022
