Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Council to consider final agreement to put city's Emergency Management Agency under Marion County EMA
The Salem City Council on Monday night will be asked to put the city's Emergency Management Agency under the Marion County EMA. The county has agreed to maintain the city's EMA accreditation and submi...
Jun 15, 2026
Fireworks Spectacular returns to Carlyle Lake
CARLYLE LAKE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is proud to announce the return of the Fireworks Spectacular in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence. Join ...
Jun 15, 2026 Chris / CC
Globetrotters Mural Dedicated at Centralia Juneteenth Celebration
The new Centralia Harlem Globetrotters mural in Laura Leake Park was dedicated Saturday afternoon as part of the Juneteenth celebration. The mural commemorates the achievements of five Centralia-born ...
Jun 15, 2026 Ribbon cut in front of the new Harlem Globetrotters mural at Centralia Juneteenth. Photo by Austin Williams.
Southern Illinois man convicted in federal case involving 3D-printed guns
by Molly Parker, Capitol News Illinois June 12, 2026 Article Summary A federal jury this week found Yaroslav Vishnevski, 33, of Harrisburg, who used a 3D printer and other readily accessible tools to ...
Jun 15, 2026
Centralia and Salem Chamber Celebrates Opening of Boiler Room Speakeasy Bar in Downtown Centralia 6-15-26
The Centralia and Salem Chambers of Commerce have welcomed the Boiler Room Speakeasy Bar to 216 East Broadway in downtown Centralia with a ribbon cutting. The idea for the bar was born out of an unuse...
Jun 15, 2026
Opdyke man arrested in Wamac Home Invasion
A 21-year-old Opdyke man has been arrested on multiple charges after allegedly entering a home on Apple Street in Wamac without permission while armed with a look alike gun. Dreydyn Hart was later loc...
Jun 15, 2026 Dreydyn Hart
Salem Elks Retire nearly 300 flags in Flag Day Ceremony
The Salem Elks Lodge retired nearly 300 flags during a Flag Day Program on Saturday. Each year the Salem Elks gather flags from throughout the community that have become torn and tattered. Mike Hooe o...
Jun 15, 2026
Police Beat for Monday, June 15th, 2026
A 57-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Marion County no bond felony failure to appear warrant. Gerald Phillips of East Broadway was taken to the Marion County Jail to await fu...
Jun 15, 2026
Centralia man arrested on armed violence, weapons and drug charges
A 46-year-old Centralia man was arrested by Centralia Police on multiple charges following a bicycle stop. Matthew White of South Davis was taken to the Marion County Jail for armed violence, aggravat...
Jun 14, 2026 Matthew White
Nutrition Nights at STH to start in July
Salem Township Hospital's Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Caroline Boehne, has announced her new bi-monthly nutrition education sessions, called 'Nutrition Nights at STH.' The sessions are free...
Jun 13, 2026
