Category Archives: Local News
Restored stained-glass window being installed at Centralia High School
Jul 02, 2024 Workers preparing to install a restored stained-glass window from the old Centralia High School to overlook Trout Arena. This photo was taken on Monday. Installation is planned to be finished on Wednesday. Photo provided by Centralia High School.
Salem music festival and fireworks still on for Thursday, but rain date set
Salem City Officials say as of now the July 4th music festival and fireworks display are still scheduled for Thursday. However, the city council Monday night set a rain date if weather is uncooperativ...
Jul 02, 2024 Part of the finale at the 2023 Salem Fireworks show. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Construction begins on Scooter's Coffee in Salem
Construction is now underway on a new Scooter's Coffee on West Main Street in Salem. The business that is drive through only will offer a variety of coffee drinks, smoothies, and some food items, incl...
Jul 02, 2024 Construction workers are beginning work on the new Scooter's Coffee Shop in Salem. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council approves sewer replacement on parts of Illinois and Spruce
The Salem City Council has voted to move forward on replacement of sewer lines under portions of Illinois and Spruce Streets. The council approved the only bid from Haier Plumbing and Heating in Okawv...
Jul 02, 2024 timltv / Depositphotos.com
Wamac eliminates animal control officer
The Wamac City Council voted unanimously on Monday to eliminate the position of animal control officer. Mayor Jackie "Butch" Mathus says the move is being made because there is no facility where the o...
Jul 02, 2024 Wamac City Hall
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
A 50-year-old Odin man was arrested Monday by the Marion County Sheriff's Department on a probation violation. He's being held in the Marion County Jail without bond pending a court appearance. 39-yea...
Jul 02, 2024
Illinois 161 closing at rail crossing in Albers July 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 161 will be closed to all traffic a mile east of Albers on Monday and Tuesday of next week. The full closure allows repairs by ...
Jul 02, 2024
Struggling with falling demand for farm equipment, Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. Deere confirmed Monday that the production positions bei...
Jul 01, 2024 FILE - A consist of John Deere tractors sit in Norfolk Southern's Conway Yard in Conway, Pa., Dec. 5, 2022. Deere & Co. confirmed Monday, July 1, 2024, that it's laying off nearly 600 workers as the farm equipment manufacturer deals with declining demand. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Salem City Council to consider amending animal code and moving forward on sewer project
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to update the animal and fowl ordinance. City Manager Annette Sola says the ordinance is incorrect in several areas and City Attorney Mike Jones has s...
Jul 01, 2024
Police Beat for Monday, July 1st, 2024
Centralia Police arrested 28-year-old Nikkita Campbell of South Locust Street in Centralia on Sunday for failure to appear on a Marion County misdemeanor case. She was taken to the Marion County Jail ...
Jul 01, 2024