Category Archives: Local News
Salem man injured in car-semi crash on U.S.51 at Wabash Avenue south of Centralia
A 46-year-old Salem man was injured when his car collided with a semi at the U.S. 51 and Wabash Avenue intersection on the south side of Centralia. State Police say a preliminary investigation indicat...
Nov 14, 2020
Police Beat for Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Centralia Police have arrested a 27-year-old Centralia man who is believed to have held his girlfriend against her will at his apartment at the Midtown Motel. Joseph Milligan was arrested on Friday fo...
Nov 14, 2020
Marion County Health Department reports two more deaths; 50 new cases of COVID-19
The Marion County Health Department is reporting two new deaths related to COVID-19 as well as 50 new cases. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says the two fatalities were males in their ...
Nov 13, 2020
State Drivers License facilities to close due to worsening COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White has announced that all Driver Service facilities will be closed to the public for in-person transactions beginning Tuesday, November 17th due to the worsening ...
Nov 13, 2020
Centralia Regional Library District Changes to Library Access by Appointment Only
The Centralia Regional Library will close to walk-in foot traffic for the safety of the community and employees starting Monday, November 16, due to rising COVID-19 cases. Guests who would like to vis...
Nov 13, 2020
Argument leads to passenger getting foot run over near Sandoval
A 38-year-old Centralia man faces multiple charges after the car he was driving ran over the foot of a passenger forced out during an argument. State Police say preliminary investigative details indic...
Nov 13, 2020
Salem Community High School food drive goes on line
SCHS students bring canned goods to the gym during last year’s canned food drive. This year’s drive will be monetary donations online due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Salem High School St...
Nov 13, 2020
Salem to look a lot more like Christmas starting this weekend
The 2019 Downtown Planter decorating contest winners from Twin Willows Nursing Home. Left to right: Cathy Marble, Jerry Marble, and Mona Owens. Photo by Christian Boyles. Downtown Salem will begin to ...
Nov 13, 2020
Police Beat for Friday, November 13th, 2020
Salem Police arrested a father and daughter following a domestic disturbance at their home late Thursday night. Police report 27-year-old Michelle Hester of East Olive called to report she had been ba...
Nov 13, 2020
Salem Grade and Odin extend remote learning until November 30th
Both the Salem Grade School and Odin School Districts have announced they are extending full remote learning until Monday, November 30th. In both cases, the move is being made because of the high numb...
Nov 12, 2020