Category Archives: Local News
Another Successful Recycling Day for the SCHS Green Team
The Salem Community High School Green Team had another successful electronic recycling day on Friday despite the rain. Sponsor Drew Johnson says they finished with 25 full pallets and two 55-gallon dr...
Apr 26, 2025 One of the vocational buildings at SCHS was stuffed full of electronic items after Friday's recycling drive. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia Police Investigating Criminal Sexual Assault in Foundation Park
Centralia Police are investigating a criminal sexual assault that reportedly occurred in Foundation Park around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. Police say a 17-year-old female said the incident occurred in...
Apr 26, 2025
Opdyke man held on multiple counts following high speed chase in Marion County
An 18-year-old Opdyke man has been arrested on multiple counts after allegedly leading a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy on a high-speed chase early Saturday morning. Jason Poole of Night Lighthouse Ro...
Apr 26, 2025
No Injuries Reported When South Central School Bus Catches Fire
South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes is crediting quick action from one of their bus drivers for avoiding any injuries when the bus caught fire on a Thursday morning route. Herdes says the...
Apr 26, 2025 South Central School Bus burns during Thursday morning route after a mechanical problem developed.
Police Beat for Saturday, April 26th, 2025
A 54-year-old Centralia man was arrested for alleged driving under the influence and criminal trespass to a building following a Friday night altercation at the Crossroads Bar in Sandoval. Sandoval Po...
Apr 26, 2025
Crimo sentenced to consecutive life sentences for Highland Park parade shooting
By JERRY NOWICKI & PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com The man who pleaded guilty to a mass shooting in 2022 in Highland Park that left seven people dead and prompted ...
Apr 26, 2025
Stratton secures Pritzker's backing in Senate bid, positions herself as 'fighter' of Trump
Governor's support bolsters Stratton's candidacy before field to replace Durbin crowds By HANNAH MEISEL & BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Just one day in...
Apr 26, 2025 Gov. JB Pritzker, left, celebrates with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, right, after announcing he will endorse his governing partner in the 2026 Democratic primary for one of Illinois’ U.S. Senate seats. Pritzker on Friday, April 25, 2025, announced his endorsement outside a church in Stratton’s Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Photos from the Centralia High School Band and Choir Spring Concert 2025
Photos from this year's spring concert by Pat Hodges.
Apr 25, 2025 Combined CHS band and choir performs in the Spring Concert. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce releases nominations for various awards to be presented at weekend Gala
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce has announced several award winners and nominees for other annual awards that will be presented at the Awards Gala Saturday night. This year's Partners in Progres...
Apr 25, 2025
Salem Grade School Board reorganizes, fills open seat
The Salem Grade School Board reorganized after the April 1st election at its meeting Thursday night. Alisha Ambuehl was re-elected President, John Gaston Vice-President, Laura Burkett as Secretary and...
Apr 25, 2025 Elected members Patty Squibb, John Gaston, and Amanda Hartley are sworn in to the Salem Grade School Board. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
