Category Archives: Local News
Salem City Council to discuss city hall repair and waterline replacement
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will discuss the next phase of renovation work at city hall. City Manager Annette Sola is recommending Foresight oversee the renovation work which will include roo...
Feb 17, 2025
One car crash claims life of Breese woman
A 59-year-old Breese woman died early Sunday morning when a car she was driving ran off the Rod and Gun Road just north of Breese and overturned on its top in a pond. Susan Hilmes was pronounced dead ...
Feb 17, 2025 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.
Police Beat for Monday, February 17th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 42-year-old Brandy Boyce of North Cherry in Centralia for alleged domestic battery. She was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges. Three o...
Feb 17, 2025
After light Sunday morning snow, bigger storm on the way Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late Monday night through late Tuesday night. The weather service says between five and ten inches of snow is possible across portions ...
Feb 16, 2025 Snow fell before daylight on Sunday bringing about a quarter inch of snow to most of the area. This is a view from I-57 and US 50 on the westside of Salem.
Monday is President's Day
Many government offices are closed Monday for the President's Day Holiday. That includes Salem and Centralia City Halls, but garage collection in each city will remain on the regular schedule. Courtho...
Feb 16, 2025
Grease fire contained to hood system and flue at Centralia Hardees Restaurant
A grease fire broke out Saturday afternoon in the flue above the hood system of the cooking grill at the Hardees Restaurant in Centralia. Centralia City Firemen say upon arrival flames were shooting t...
Feb 15, 2025 Firemen check out fire in hood system above cooking stove at the Centralia Hardees following Saturday fire. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Police Beat for Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Centralia Police have arrested 34-year-old Takestia Williams of South Elm in Centralia for alleged aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery. She was transferred to the Marion County Jail ...
Feb 15, 2025
Odin School Board rethinks sports cooperatives
The Odin School Board tabled any action on renewing sports cooperatives with other schools at Thursday night's meeting. The board will have further discussion at its March meeting before deciding on w...
Feb 15, 2025 File: Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
One person hurt in South Elm Street crash in Centralia
One person was injured Thursday afternoon in a car/semi crash on South Elm Street at the Southern Railroad crossing in Centralia. Centralia Police say 21-year-old Lyric Juday of 4th Street in Kell was...
Feb 15, 2025 A car that didn't see traffic slowing for train across South Elm crossing runs under semi-trailer when changing lanes. Photo by Jay Borum.
Mt Vernon man arrested on warrant charging Possession of Child Pornography
A 21-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies on a Jefferson County warrant charging possession of child pornography. The arrest and warrant of Dakota Martin we...
Feb 14, 2025
