Category Archives: Local News
Skillet Fork Bridge on Route 161 Extension Reopened
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick says two way traffic has been restored on the Route 161 Extension Skillet Fork Bridge. Equipment and barricades were removed in time for two way traffic t...
Dec 15, 2021
Centralia man charged with aggravated domestic battery following August altercation
Bond was set at $25,000 in Marion County Court on Tuesday for a 36-year-old Centralia man after he was formally charged with aggravated domestic battery with four prior convictions. If found guilty, E...
Dec 15, 2021
Odin School Board looking at options for increased vocational classes
The Odin School Board is looking at options to provide vocational training to students. Superintendent Kimberly Briggs received permission at Monday's school board meeting to advertise for a trades te...
Dec 14, 2021 Odin School Superintendent Kim Briggs.
Nathan Mayberry now officially Sandoval Senior/Junior High Principal
The Sandoval School Board Monday night hired Nathan Mayberry as its new Junior-Senior High Principal. Mayberry had been holding the position as 'assistant' principal until completing some course work ...
Dec 14, 2021 Sandoval Junior-Senior High School. Photo from District website.
Lifestar Ambulance Service to once again offer "Home for the Holidays"
Lifestar Ambulance Service has announced they will once offer "Home for the Holidays" this Christmas season. Under the program, Lifestar Ambulance Service will transport people from Skilled Care Facil...
Dec 14, 2021
Marion County Coroner and wife to spearhead donations to tornado victims in Kentucky (updated)
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon and his wife Lori are changing this year's Operation Sleigh Ride to assist families impacted by the tornado that ripped through Kentucky on Friday night. Initially, t...
Dec 14, 2021
Trinity United Methodist Church in Salem leading collection effort for tornado victims
The Trinity United Methodist Church at 1000 West Boone in Salem is collecting donations to help those devastated by Friday's tornadoes. The church is focusing on dog and cat food, bottled water, femin...
Dec 14, 2021
Two Centralia Police officers promoted
Two Centralia Police officers were promoted during a swearing-in ceremony Monday night at Centralia City Hall. Administrative Sergeant Steve Whritenour was promoted to one of the department's two lieu...
Dec 14, 2021 Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson addresses those gathered at city hall for the department's two promotions.
Photo Credit: Pat Hodges.
Two flee on foot following lengthy high speed chase
An early morning high speed chase that started on Route 161 east of Centralia eventually ended on Pisque Lane southeast of Irvington with the two occupants successfully fleeing the vehicle on foot. Th...
Dec 14, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Iuka Police for aggravated domestic battery. Chad Burgess of Oglesby Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. Cent...
Dec 14, 2021
