Category Archives: Local News
Salem Firemen fight two out of control brush fires
Salem Firemen were called out Tuesday afternoon and again Wednesday morning on separate grass fires. The first fire on the Deana Weber property at 1943 Lee Lane on Lake Centralia started as a controll...
Mar 16, 2022
Auditions set for 'Biloxi Blues' this Saturday and Sunday
Auditions will be held this Saturday and Sunday for the Salem Community Theatre's performance of "Biloxi Blues". The coming-of-age play written by Neil Simon will be performed on the weekends of June ...
Mar 15, 2022 kaykaybarrie / CC
Three primary elections set for Marion County candidates
There will be three Republican primary election battles in Marion County. Kevin Cripps and Ryan Castleman will face off for sheriff. Republican County Clerk Steven Fox and Treasurer Gary Purcell are r...
Mar 15, 2022
Odin School Board decides how to spend their last half-million in improvement money
The Odin School Board has voted how they want to spend the last half-million dollars of a $3-million building improvement plan this summer. The money will go into new cabinetry and sinks for the Junio...
Mar 15, 2022 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Two arrested on multiple drug charges following traffic stop and later search warrant of their home
Centralia Police have arrested two people on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop where some drugs were located and a later search warrant executed on their home where 130 grams of fentanyl and ...
Mar 15, 2022 John Willis (left) and Samantha Horton (right).
Iuka wins Marion County Scholar Bowl Tournament
Iuka is the champion this year of the Marion County Scholar Bowl Tournament. They defeated Franklin Park to win the championship. In the third-place game, Centralia Junior High beat Field School. Selm...
Mar 15, 2022 Iuka Scholar Bowl Team that took first place in the Marion County Scholar Bowl Competition.
Centralia Rotary CHS Honors Night sees more than 150 students honored
More than 150 students were honored Monday evening at the annual Rotary Honors Night at Centralia High School. Senior Connor Lorence received the Rotary Scholarship as Scholar Bowl MVP, with seven sen...
Mar 15, 2022 A large crowd attends Rotary Honors Night at Centralia High School. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia formalizes separation from City Manager; petition drive announced to change city's type of government
The Centralia City Council without discussion approved a severance package for former City Manager Scott Randall and appointed City Clerk Kim Enke as Administrative Officer to perform the duties of th...
Mar 15, 2022 City Clerk Kim Enke who is now also serving as Administrative Officer to perform the duties of City Manager until a new City Manager is located. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council approves task force to look at new water plant
The Centralia City Council has unanimously voted to create a task force to look at the proposed new $25-million water treatment plant before moving forward with the final plans. Councilman Robert "Spa...
Mar 15, 2022 Centralia City Council at Monday night's meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council moves forward on cleaning up substandard homes
The Centralia City Council has approved moving forward with eight more home demolition projects if improvements are not made. The homes are at 1024 South Elm, 522 South Maple, 202 West Kell, 215 West ...
Mar 15, 2022
