Category Archives: Local News
Monday Morning Flood Update: Flood Waters Receding, Green Street Road Damaged and Closed East of Central City
Water levels are continuing to recede, and many flooded roads have reopened following the more than seven-inch rain across much of Marion County. While water is now off the Raccoon Creek Bridge on Gre...
Apr 07, 2025 Damage pavement on Green Street Road at the Raccoon Creek Bridge
South Central Illinois Not Alone; Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage of rain and tornadoes
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press NASHVILLE (AP) - Rivers rose and flooding worsened Sunday across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and ...
Apr 06, 2025 Carole Smith walks through her flooded home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)
Green Street Road Damaged by Flooding; to be Closed Until at Least Monday (update at 12:30 pm Sunday)
As water receded off the Raccoon Creek Bridge on the Green Street Road east of Centralia this morning, damage could be seen to the pavement. It's also unclear if there was damage to the bridge itself ...
Apr 06, 2025 Damage pavement on Green Street Road at the Raccoon Creek Bridge
Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center and Westgate Shopping Area Receive Damage from Flooding
The Kaskaskia College Education Center will be closed for the rest of the Spring Semester due to damage from a flash flood during Friday night's heavy rains. College President George Evans estimates d...
Apr 05, 2025 Work was underway Saturday to dry out the carpeting and flooring at the Kaskaskia College Education Center in Salem after a flash flood moved through the building during Friday night's heavy rains. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Firemen Flooded with Calls During Heavy Friday Night Rains
Members of the Salem Fire Protection District stood by at their station and handled multiple calls as they came during the flooding rains Friday night. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says, fortunate...
Apr 05, 2025 Numerous vehicles ended up flooded out when encountering several feet of water on West Whitaker Street on Friday night. Photo by Henry Morton.
Red Cross Shelter Opens in Salem for Those Displaced by Flooding Rains Friday Night (updated 6 pm Saturday)
The Red Cross has opened a shelter at the First Baptist Church on West Main Street in Salem for those who need a place to stay or have a meal while dealing with damage to their homes from the flooding...
Apr 05, 2025 Salem Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Andrew Strong discusses the current flooding situation with a briefing Saturday morning. Photo by Brue Kropp.
Several Homes Evacuated on Northeast Side of Central City, Stay Out of Barricaded Areas
Central City Police Chief Jamie Ramsey says those ignoring barricades in the northeast section of town put into place due to severe flooding will be arrested. Ramsey says Central City Police and the C...
Apr 05, 2025
Major Highways Reopened, 5.91 inches of rain recorded at Salem Water Treatment Plant
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports all major highways are once again passable Saturday morning. However, low-lying rural roads remain flooded and the Green Street Road is closed at the Rac...
Apr 05, 2025 Flooding in Starlight Mobile Home Park which was under mandatory evacuation due to flooding along Town Creek. Photo by Henry Morton.
Salem Issues Emergency Declaration
The City of Salem has declared a local emergency effective immediately due to widespread flooding impacting many areas of the community. It remains in effect until seven Saturday morning. Only emergen...
Apr 04, 2025 The West Main and Illinois Street intersection is one of the numerous areas of Salem that has turned into a lake with the heavy Friday night rains. Photo by Henry Morton.
Sterling Avenue opens in new downtown location Saturday
Home and decor business Sterling Avenue opens in its new downtown location at 300 West Main Street in Salem on Saturday. Paul and Lynn Riehm have spent the past three months since buying the building ...
Apr 04, 2025 Inside Sterling Avenue's new downtown location. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
