Category Archives: Local News
Pickup truck destroyed, garage damaged in Central City Fire
A pickup truck was destroyed and a nearby garage was damaged in a fire behind 210 Douglas Street in Central City late Sunday afternoon. The owner of the truck, Jay O'Brist, said the truck had not been...
Jul 20, 2026 Firefighters responding to a pickup truck fire in Central City. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Online Registration Underway at Salem Community High School; Start of school information detailed
Online registration at Salem Community High School is open. Students and parents are asked to complete the online registration process at www.salemhigh.com through Skyward Family Access prior to Frida...
Jul 20, 2026
Police Beat for Monday, July 20th, 2026
Illinois State Police arrested 32-year-old Bailey Wagoner of Maplewood Avenue in Salem for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a hypodermic syringe, and possession of contraband in a penal...
Jul 20, 2026
Summer Concert Series returns to Downtown Centralia
Centralia's Crooked Creek Winery is hosting its sixth annual Downtown Summer Concert Series through July and August. Different artists are featured each Saturday, performing from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m...
Jul 20, 2026 The Rewinders perform at the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Saturday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Salem Police arrest seven in neighborhood fight started by Facebook comments
Salem Police Chief Tyler Rose says seven people have been arrested in connection with a fight between two neighbors on Saturday, apparently fueled by comments made on Facebook. The altercation took pl...
Jul 20, 2026
Salem City Council to consider voluntary leave transfer program
The Salem City Council, on Monday night, will consider a new policy allowing employees within a city department to donate sick time to another employee in the same department who is experiencing a maj...
Jul 20, 2026
Centralia man in critical condition after being attacked by pack of dogs in Central City
Central City Police have arrested a 32-year-old Central City man on multiple charges in the aftermath of up to six of his dogs being involved in a vicious attack of a 26-year-old Centralia man riding ...
Jul 19, 2026
Police Beat for Sunday, July 19th, 2026
Salem Police arrested 37-year-old Randi Marcum of Beckwood Lane in Salem for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic syringe. Marcum was arrested following a traffic stop w...
Jul 19, 2026
Fire causes minor damage to attic of rural Woodlawn home
Jefferson Fire reports they were able to confine an attic fire to a small area of a rural Woodlawn home early Saturday night. The fire was at a home owned by Lance Panzier and occupied by Kyle and San...
Jul 19, 2026
Salem man arrested for allegedly setting fire at Centralia funeral home and breaking into two businesses
A 59-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail after being arrested in connection with a fire at a Centralia funeral home and burglary of some other Centralia businesses. Jerald Moon ...
Jul 18, 2026
