Category Archives: Local News
Salem Elks to provide 1st responder memorial in East Lawn Cemetery
A replica of what the new 1st Responder Memorial will look like as provided by Wilson and Wilson Monument Company. The Salem Elks have received permission from the Salem City Council to install a 1st ...
Nov 03, 2020
National Guard report to Chicago in case of election unrest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago to prepare for election-related civil unrest. Pritzker was asked about the action during his...
Nov 03, 2020
Centralia home heavily damaged in Monday morning fire
A fire listed as suspicious in nature causes heavy damage to a home on East Noleman Street Monday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson. A Centralia home was heavily damaged by fire Monday morning. Centralia...
Nov 02, 2020
Centralia High School to voluntarily shut down for rest of week
Centralia High School is voluntarily shutting down for the rest of the week. Principal Reid Shipley says the action is being taken due to a substantial increase in the number of students and staff on ...
Nov 02, 2020
Fayette County reports two COVID-19 deaths; 43 new cases in Marion County
The Fayette County Health Department is reporting two new COVID-19 deaths over the weekend. One is reported to be linked to a congregate-care facility. The Marion County Health Department is reporting...
Nov 02, 2020
Police Beat for Monday, November 2nd, 2020
A 28-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Brandon Rogozinski of South Poplar was taken into custody following a traffic s...
Nov 02, 2020
Salem City Council Monday night to discuss thinning of deer herd and First Responder Memorial
The Salem City Council Monday night will have more discussion on options to control the growing deer population in the city. Animal Control Officer Dave Lusch has learned the USDA would charge $5,000 ...
Nov 02, 2020
Selmaville physical education teacher is WJBD-WSIQ Teacher of the Week
Selmaville physical education teacher Amanda Litteken is honored as WJBD-WSIQ teacher of the week. Pictured left to right are Selmaville Grade School Superintendent Robin Brooks, Litteken, and WJBD-WS...
Nov 02, 2020
Salem Chamber of Commerce urging "no" vote on tax change legislation
The President of the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is recommending a “no vote” on the Progressive Tax Amendment on the November 3rd general election ballot. After members who participa...
Nov 02, 2020
Centralia Police and Fire Chief explain how half-cent sales tax would help public safety
Voters in Centralia are being asked to approve a half-cent sales tax increase during Tuesday’s general election. Centralia Fire Chief John Lynch and Police Chief Greg Dodson are explaining the n...
Nov 02, 2020
