Category Archives: Local News
Tornado Damage in St. Louis is estimated to be over $1.6 Billion in Property Damage
The EF3 tornado that struck St. Louis was estimated to have damaged 5,000 buildings, and the damages will exceed $1.6 billion. It was reported that 5 individuals died from the tragedy and 38 were inju...
May 20, 2025 Debris is seen after a severe storm moved through Friday, May 16, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Crop Update on Corn, Soybeans, and Winter Wheat
The weekly crop update details have been announced. There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 18, 2025. Statewide, the average temperature was 67.4 degrees, 4.6 degrees above n...
May 20, 2025
Emergency Tele Communicators were recognized for their years of service and commitment to public safety.
At the May 14th Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) meeting, Marion County 911 proudly recognized five dedicated tele communicators for reaching milestone Anniversaries in maintaining their Emerge...
May 20, 2025
Salem Community High School prepares for $3 million summer improvement project
It will be another busy summer for construction work at Salem Community High School. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says more than three million dollars in improvements are planned as soon as school...
May 20, 2025
Salem City Council approves Airport Road resurfacing and new city hall roof
The Salem City Council moved forward on several major projects Monday night, including Airport Road resurfacing and a new roof on City Hall. The council agreed to allow $360,000 in motor fuel tax fund...
May 20, 2025 Salem Patrolman Grant Green is sworn in as the Department's new sergeant. Mayor Nic Farley gave the oath of office while his wife Tricia holds the Bible and his son Riggs looks on. Green has been on the force for five years.
KC Board approves purchase of scoreboard for new gymnasium
By Steven Stilt With construction of a new on-campus gymnasium slated to wrap up later this year, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on Monday night approved the purchase of a scoreboard for the ...
May 20, 2025 The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees discusses an agenda item during Monday's meeting at the Vandalia Education Center. Photo by Steven Stilt.
Police Beat for Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 39-year-old Ashley Smith of South Poplar in Farina for alleged domestic battery. Smith was taken to the Marion County Jail. 50-year-old Daniel Noll, who told Wamac Polic...
May 20, 2025
Kaskaskia College and predecessor celebrate 85th Anniversary at Graduation
Kaskaskia College celebrated the graduation of students earning Associates in Arts Degrees as well as certificates in vocational programs at graduation Friday night. College President George Evans say...
May 19, 2025 Kaskaskia College 2025 graduates. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community High School seniors lauded for accomplishments during graduation
The Salem Community High School Class of 2025 was called one of the most accomplished during Sunday graduation. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering outlined many achievements. "This is one of the most ac...
May 19, 2025 SCHS Graduating Class of 2025. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia High School honors graduating Class of 2025
Centralia High School held graduation for the Class of 2025 on Sunday afternoon, awarding diplomas to 164 students. The graduating class includes 28 honor students and 23 members of the National Honor...
May 19, 2025 The Class of 2025 stands during Centralia High School's graduation ceremony. Photo by Austin Williams.
