Category Archives: Local News
Three Hurt in Rollover Crash east of Sandoval
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle rollover crash that occurred in the 800 block of U.S. 50 east of Sandoval on Saturday afternoon. Preliminary information from the Marion County Sheriff's Dep...
Apr 27, 2025
Casey man arrested following incident at Salem Pour House
Salem Police arrested a 28-year-old Casey man following an incident Saturday night at the Pour House on West Main Street. Police were called after Draven Riggleman allegedly damaged a restroom and bec...
Apr 27, 2025
Six arrested in anti-human trafficking operation in Metro-East
State Police arrested six persons during a two-day anti-human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Troy area of Madison County on Wednesday and Thursday. The operation focused on identifyin...
Apr 27, 2025
IDOC Celebrates Commencement of First-Ever Adler University Graduates from Big Muddy River Correctional Center
The Big Muddy River Correctional Center at Ina hosted a graduation ceremony on Friday for the first-ever Adler University graduates. Seven students earned their Bachelor of Arts degrees in Applied Psy...
Apr 27, 2025
Two men suspended under Mt. Vernon water tower rescued late Saturday morning
Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Chris Jenne says two workers suspended from a water tower at 19th and Waterworks late Saturday morning were safely rescued. Emergency crews found the two men between 135 a...
Apr 26, 2025
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
