Category Archives: Local News
Centralia City Schools complete 1,500 Zoom sessions in November
The Centralia City Grade School Board was told Tuesday night the district hosted 1,500 Zoom sessions totaling almost 600,000 minutes during November. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Christine B...
Dec 09, 2020
Salem man arrested for burglary and theft
A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested for burglary and felony theft following an investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Eric DeWitt of Julia Drive is accused of a November 25th ...
Dec 09, 2020
No major injuries reported in two-vehicle crash on Route 37 at Walnut Hill Road
The occupants of both vehicles involved in a crash on Route 37 at the Walnut Hill Road refused hospital treatment late Tuesday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say the crash occurred ...
Dec 09, 2020
Salem Bryan Bennett Library to host Christmas event December 19th
The Bryan Bennett Library in Salem plans to bring Christmas cheer to area youngsters and young-at-heart with a drive-through event on Saturday, December 19th. Santa and his elves will greet passing vi...
Dec 09, 2020
Centralia City School Superintendent says district's tax rate will drop again
The Centralia City Grade School Board Tuesday night approved a tax levy that is eight-tenths of a percent higher than last year but will actually result in a two-cent drop in the district’s tax ...
Dec 09, 2020
Salem Recycling Bin pulled temporarily due to COVID-19 issues
The Salem Recycling Bin that is normally on the Marion County Parking Lot in the 200 block of North Broadway is out of operation temporarily. Keep Salem Beautiful’s Rita Boudet says due to COVID...
Dec 09, 2020
City of Salem sets end of fall leaf vacuuming program for December 17th
The City of Salem Public Works Department has announced the fall leaf vacuum program will be on Thursday, December 17th, weather dependent. Public Works Director John Pruden says every effort will be ...
Dec 08, 2020
Salem Lions Club to once again hold annual Christmas Decorating Contest
The Salem Lions Club will once again hold the annual Christmas Decorating Contest. You can submit your house or your neighbor or friend who has worked hard to decorate their yard and spread Christmas ...
Dec 08, 2020
Employee of Salem Hucks Store arrested for misdemeanor theft
An employee of the Salem Hucks Store has been arrested for misdemeanor theft. Salem Police say Christin Page of Mills Road of Walnut Hill was detained after coming to work on Saturday after the incide...
Dec 08, 2020
Salem City Council approves rate increases
The Salem City Council has approved increases in the cost of garbage and leaf collection. City Manager Rex Barbee told the City Council Monday night the $1 a month increase in the garbage collection f...
Dec 08, 2020
