Category Archives: Local News
Salem Township Hospital patients urged to use front entrance when construction begins September 15th
As Salem Township Hospital begins work on its $17-million renovation project next Monday, patients and visitors are being requested to use the front entrance to avoid construction activity. The projec...
Sep 09, 2025
Marion County Sheriff's Department releases details on weekend crash on Hoots Chapel Road
The Marion County Sheriff's Department say a 17-year-old Salem area juvenile boy was injured in a crash on Hoots Chapel Road on Saturday night blamed on ruts in the road left by construction of the la...
Sep 09, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Iuka Police have arrested 49-year-old Jamie Jenkins of South Locust in Iuka for violation of an order of protection. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. Centr...
Sep 09, 2025
Portion of Detached Garage Destroyed in Central City Fire
The front of a detached garage owned by Matt and Tawny Collier behind 105 East Marvin in Central City was destroyed by fire early Monday afternoon. The fire apparently started from burning brush in th...
Sep 08, 2025 Firefighters look over the damage from a Monday afternoon detached garage fire in Central City. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
35th Annual Antique Power Days attracts good crowd
The 35th Annual Antique Power Days held at the Marion County Grounds had a good year, attracting around 3,500 over the three day event. Southern Illinois Antique Power Day President Kevin Tolka says a...
Sep 08, 2025 Line of tractors displayed at Antique Power Days. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
35th Annual Salem Super Cruise draws more entries
The good weekend weather brought out the vehicle owners for the 35th Annual Salem Super Cruise held over the weekend at Bryan Memorial Park. Ken Carpenter organized the show again this year. "We had 8...
Sep 08, 2025 Cars displayed at the 2025 Salem Super Cruise. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Activity Center pleased with first Pet Fair
The Salem Community Activity Center's first Pet Fair is being called a success. Center Director Marcia Auvil wants to build on the event for next year. "I feel very pleased with the way it went today,...
Sep 08, 2025 Front table at the pet fair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Great Weather Brings Out Great Crowd to Autumn Fest in Centralia
Saturday evening weather was fantastic, and it brought out the crowds at the annual St. Mary's Catholic Church Autumnfest in Centralia. The event featured a number of games and activities for children...
Sep 08, 2025 Crowd gathered at St. Mary's Autumnfest. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia City Council Monday night to look at adding a half-cent sales tax
The Centralia City Council Monday night, will consider adopting a half-cent Non-Home Rule Municipal Occupation Tax. It will bring the sales tax rate up to a full one percent as allowed by the state go...
Sep 08, 2025
Two injured in Friday morning crash in Centralia
Two people were injured in a two-car crash at McCord and Cherry Streets in Centralia early Friday morning. Centralia Police say the crash occurred when 27-year-old Dakota Hensley of Clay Street in Ash...
Sep 08, 2025
