Category Archives: Local News
Salem High School looking at new cell phone policy
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night gave first reading approval to a student handbook change that would require students to place their cell phones in a holder before starting a class. ...
Jun 24, 2025
KC board hears positive audit report
By Steven Stilt During its meeting Monday night, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees received positive news about the recently-completed financial statement audit covering the fiscal year that end...
Jun 24, 2025
Grand Marshal selected for Centralia 4th of July Parade
The Centralia Veterans' Affairs Committee announced Monday afternoon that Steve Hardy was selected to be the Grand Marshal of this year's 4th of July Parade. The announcement was made as a surprise to...
Jun 24, 2025 Steve Hardy accepting his Grand Marshal award from Mayor Bryan Kuder and the Centralia Veteran's Affairs Committee. Photo by Austin Williams.
Centralia approves TIF development agreement for new pharmacy
The Centralia City Council on Monday approved a development agreement with Rueter Byrd, LLC from TIF #5 financing eligible expenses for the new Byrd Watson Pharmacy being built at 790 West McCord. Cit...
Jun 24, 2025 Tyler Reuter speaks to the Centralia City Council. Photo by Austin Williams.
Wisconsin woman hurt in I-57 rollover crash near Dix
A Wisconsin woman was airlifted from the scene of a single car rollover crash on southbound Interstate 57 north of the Dix exit on Monday afternoon. Jefferson Fire officials say after leaving the road...
Jun 24, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
A 35-year-old Salem woman was arrested following a foot chase with Salem Police Monday night. Police originally tried to stop Nicole Dutton of Lamar Drive while she was walking on Mitchell Street beca...
Jun 24, 2025
Little Miss Marion County Contestants, July 28th
These are the contestants for the Little Miss Marion County Pageant. They will participate on Monday, July 28th during the Miss Marion County Pageant. Monday Group Front Row: Harper Niepoetter, Harper...
Jun 24, 2025
Little Miss Marion County Contestants, July 29th
These are the contestants for the Little Miss Marion County Pageant. They will participate on Tuesday, July 29th during the Jr. Miss Marion County Pageant. TUESDAY GROUP Front Row: Jaycelyn Coleman, R...
Jun 24, 2025
Daffy Dill Garden Club Proud of Achievements on 20th Anniversary
Attendance for the tour of the William Jennings Bryan Statue Gardens fell short of expectations this week, but was not a surprise with the extremely hot and humid weather. The organization is hopeful ...
Jun 23, 2025 William Jennings Bryan Statue Garden in Bryan Memorial Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Jr. Miss and Miss Marion County Candidates and Pageant dates have been announced
The 2025 Miss Marion County Fair Queen and Junior Miss candidates have been announced. The queen pageant has been moved to Monday of fair week and is now set for Monday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the gr...
Jun 23, 2025
