Category Archives: Local News
7th graders at Franklin Park Middle School hoping for big turnout at 19th annual blood drive
A tradition continues at Franklin Park Middle School in Salem for the 19th year on Wednesday as the school's 7th grade science classes host a Red Cross Blood Drive. Science Teacher Joni Dorff agreed t...
Feb 23, 2022 7th Grade Teacher Joni Dorff who leads the yearly blood drive directs those into the drive last year.
Washington County Sheriff announces he will not seek re-election
Washington County Sheriff Len Campbell has announced he will not seek re-election. The sheriff says the decision came after much soul-searching and prayer. Campbell says he has enjoyed his time in ser...
Feb 22, 2022
Odin man receives facial burns in flash fire
An 18-year-old Odin man received second-degree burns to his face when a flash fire occurred as he poured lighter fluid on coals in a BBQ pit to try and get a hotter fire. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith sa...
Feb 22, 2022 Shuichi Aizawa / CC
Centralia man faces unlawful restraint and other charges after trying to block police for entering home
Centralia Police have arrested a 36-year-old Centralia man on multiple charges after he allegedly refused to allow Centralia Police to enter his home to investigate a domestic violence case. Ruiz Guil...
Feb 22, 2022
Police beat for Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
Two people were arrested on outstanding felony warrants for failure to appear in court. 29-year-old Jeremy White of North Post Oak in Walnut Hill was arrested by Wamac Police for failure to appear on ...
Feb 22, 2022
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District holding annual Spring Tree and Fish Sale
The Marion County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for their spring 2022 tree seedling and fish sales. The District is offering 7 tree species. All tree seedlings hav...
Feb 22, 2022 Niklas Freidwall / CC
Salem welcomes new apartment building created from vacant church
Salem's newest apartment building was created from a vacant church. Purcell Properties completed the project over the past year. Whitney Purcell says the idea came from Stacey Russell at Somer Real Es...
Feb 22, 2022 Part of the large group that gathered for the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the new Villas@515 apartment complex. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Central City Village Board continues reorganization
The Central City Village Board continues to fill openings following recent resignations of the village president, collector/clerk, and changes that have left several village board positions open. The ...
Feb 22, 2022 Central City Village President Gary Hall swears in new village board member Neely Reed at Monday night's board meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council to be asked to move forward on South Broadway waterline replacement
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to move forward with replacement of the main water line on South Broadway from Main Street South to Kell Street near Schutt Sports. Public Works Dire...
Feb 22, 2022
Sandoval Fire Department names Firefighters and EMTs of the Year
The Sandoval Fire Department has presented several yearly awards and special recognitions for 2021. Matt Horn and Trey Gambill were presented with the Firefighter of the Year award for their work at s...
Feb 21, 2022
