Category Archives: Local News
Salem Police Arrest Homeless Man for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage to Property
Salem Police have arrested a 35-year-old homeless man for criminal trespass to a residence and criminal damage to property after he was allegedly found sleeping Monday night in a shed in the 500 block...
Apr 21, 2026
Centralia HIgh School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Freshman - Third Quarter High Honors 3.895-above Ka'Leah R. Agin Eilee O. Ashford Chloe I. Ashlock Tucker R. Aydt Layla R. Baker Jorja Mae Beasley Nathan P. Calderon Tillie E. Castleman Aaronayzha L. ...
Apr 21, 2026
Mock Accident Held for Sandoval, Odin, and Patoka Students
Two dead and two flown by medical helicopters from the scene of an accident caused by a drunk and drugged driver. That was the scenario for a mock accident held behind Sandoval High School on Friday f...
Apr 20, 2026
Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Host First Rural Route Safety Day for Driver's Ed Students
The Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders has hosted its inaugural Rural Route Safety Day, welcoming local Marion County Driver's Education students for an engaging and educational experience focuse...
Apr 20, 2026 Sandoval, South Central and Patoka drivers ed students attended
Marion CFB Young Leaders Rural Route Safety Day.
Color, Courage, Change, the Theme of SAFE Program for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Nearly 100 runners and walkers braved the rain and cold to participate in the SAFE organizations Color. Courage. Change. 5k and Fun Run held Saturday in Bryan Memorial Park. The day of activities is p...
Apr 20, 2026 State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth speaks at the SAFE color run in Bryan Memorial Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
More Than 450 Attend "Dream Come True" Prom at Castle Ridge
The Dream Come True Prom that began with 40 participants and 40 volunteers six years ago grew to 459 participants, family, friends, staff and caregivers at this year's event held over the weekend at C...
Apr 20, 2026 Participants dancing at the Dream Come True Prom. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin Health Care Center Fire Confined to Light Ballast in Office Area
A fire at Odin Health Care Center was quickly confined Monday morning. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says there was a lot of confusion when they first arrived before it was determined what was on fire. "...
Apr 20, 2026
Salem City Council to Consider Grant Request to Replace Natural Gas Lines
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to approve seeking a grant to replace 400 legacy natural gas service lines installed several decades ago. The copper service lines are no longer appro...
Apr 20, 2026
Police Beat for Monday, April 20th, 2026
Salem Police arrested a 39-year-old Salem man for aggravated battery to a police officer after he allegedly closed the door on the foot of a patrolman several times as he was refused entry to talk to ...
Apr 20, 2026
19-Year-Old is Dead and Three Receive Minor Injuries in Centralia Shooting (updated 11 am Monday)
A shooting in the 900 block of East Kell Street in Centralia late Sunday afternoon has resulted in one death and at least three injuries. State Police are now confirming a 19-year-old male was transpo...
Apr 19, 2026 Police from departments in a four county area converged on Centralia late Sunday afternoon to assist in handle a fatal shooting that also left at least three others injured. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
