Category Archives: Local News
Louisville woman killed in single vehicle Wayne County crash
A 65-year-old Louisville woman was pronounced dead on the scene of a single vehicle crash in Wayne County on Sunday. The victim is identified as Kim Davis. State Police say Davis was traveling northbo...
Dec 18, 2024
Police Beat for Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Centralia Police arrested two people following separate domestic battery incidents. 26-year-old Karrissa Crabtree of South Cherry and 20-year-old Monte Moore of South Locust in Centralia were both tak...
Dec 18, 2024
Centralia City Council appears ready to name Galen Mahle as new city manager
The Centralia City Council appears to be ready to name its recently appointed recreation director as its new city manager to replace Kory Smith who announced his resignation at the end of Monday's mee...
Dec 17, 2024 Galen Mahle presiding over a Centralia High School Board meeting. He is now in line to become Centralia's new city manager after recently accepting an offer to be the city's new recreation director.
Salem Police Chief announces resignation; new deputy chief named
Salem Police Chief Susan Miller announced her resignation as Police Chief effective January 3rd at Monday night's city council meeting. Miller who is in her 29th year at the Salem Police Department sa...
Dec 17, 2024
Students of Salem Community High School are active in Christmas charity programs
By Cole Wimberly During the school board meeting on Monday, Salem Community High School Principal John Boles commended students for their participation in programs to help the less fortunate in the co...
Dec 17, 2024
Centralia City Manager announces plan to resign
During his report at the end of Monday night's city council meeting, Centralia City Manager Kory Smith announced that he would be resigning as city manager and returning to private practice. Smith sai...
Dec 17, 2024 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith (File photo).
Centralia city council approves new comprehensive city plan
The Centralia city council approved a new comprehensive plan at its regular meeting on Monday. The comprehensive plan's purpose is to guide development and planning for the city of Centralia and infor...
Dec 17, 2024 The Centralia City Council meeting on Monday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Kaskaskia College Board approves charter for new Wellness Club
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees, during its meeting Monday night, approved the charter for a new student club, which will be known as the Wellness Club. According to college of...
Dec 17, 2024
Salem City Council wishes City Attorney the best in retirement
Salem City Attorney Mike Jones is stepping down after 44 years as city attorney. Jones says he's very humbled to have served the city so long and being given the chance when first hired as a young man...
Dec 17, 2024 Mayor Nic Farley (left) with retiring city attorney Mike Jones (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates drone complaints
The Marion County Sheriff's Department received three complaints Monday night about drones flying over the area. None could be confirmed by responding deputies. A resident in the 1700 block of Green S...
Dec 17, 2024
