Category Archives: Local News
Barn destroyed by fire in Boyd area of northern Jefferson County
A barn has been destroyed by fire in the Boyd area of northern Jefferson County. Jefferson Fire officials say the barn on the Steven Vonburg property in the 6600 block of East Palmer was already fully...
Apr 28, 2025
Xavier Koch and Jasayiah Wallace named Centralia High Prom King and Queen
The Centralia High School Prom King and Queen are Xavier Koch and Jasayiah Wallace. The two were crowned Saturday night during Prom activities held at Centralia High School. The Senior Escort and Atte...
Apr 27, 2025 Centralia High School 2025 Prom Court. Photo by Pat Hodges.
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
