Category Archives: Local News

Salem Community Center's Community Garage Sale attracts 250
The Salem Community Activity Center had a good crowd for its Community Garage Sale on Saturday even with a major snowstorm about to begin. Executive Director Marcie Auvil says there was a paid attenda...
Austin Williams Jan 26, 2026 Visitors shop at the Salem Community Garage Sale. Photo by Bruce Kropp.

Salem and Centralia record 8-inch snowfall; Salem sets new record low temperature
Both the Salem and Centralia Water Plants recorded just over eight inches of snow from the major winter storm that blew through the area Saturday and Sunday. The arctic cold air that was part of the s...
Austin Williams Jan 26, 2026 Snow-covered tracks near Salem. Photo by Cody Owens.

Seven vehicle pile-up occurs on icy roads on I-57/64 near Mt. Vernon
State Police report minor injuries in an approximate seven vehicle pile-up on I-57 at mile marker 92 north of the south split with I-64. A preliminary investigation indicates the crash involved one ja...
Austin Williams Jan 26, 2026

Police Beat for Tuesday, January 26th, 2026
Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Garrett Horton of East Bryan in Salem on an outstanding Marion County felony no bond warrant. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a court appearance.
Austin Williams Jan 26, 2026

Centralia High School Honor Roll
Freshman - Second Quarter High Honors 3.895-above Ka'Leah R. Agin Peyton R. Alcorn Eilee O. Ashford Tucker R. Aydt Layla R. Baker Lucy A. Blasdel Elaina J. Carpenter Tillie E. Castleman Aaronayzha L. ...
WJBD Staff Jan 25, 2026

10:30 am Road Update --- Rural Roads Impassable without 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle; Major Highways Ice and Snow Covered
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says country roads are impassable on Sunday morning unless you have a four-wheel drive vehicle. He adds it is highly recommended not to try to get out if you do not ...
Bruce Kropp Jan 24, 2026

Salem Animal Control Department Issues Some Extreme Cold Weather Advice for Pet Owners
The Salem Animal Control department says prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and even death in animals, just like humans. If you truly cannot bring a pet indo...
Bruce Kropp Jan 24, 2026 Marliese Streefland / Unsplash

Attempt to Thaw Waterline Starts Minor Fire in Rural Bluford Home
An attempt to thaw a frozen waterline started a fire that caused minor damage at a rural Bluford home early Saturday morning. Kell Fire Assistant Chief Jason Franke says mutual aid was requested from ...
Bruce Kropp Jan 24, 2026
Police Beat for Saturday, January 24th, 2026
A 30-year-old Centralia resident was arrested by Centralia Police on a Marion County felony failure-to-appear warrant stemming from a retail theft case. Nikkita Campbell of North Pine was taken to the...
Bruce Kropp Jan 24, 2026

Salem Community Center Holding Huge Garage Sale Saturday Morning
The Salem Community Activity Center is holding a giant garage sale from now until one. More than 170 tables full of items are for sale from many sellers. About 20 tables of items have been donated to ...
Bruce Kropp Jan 24, 2026
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