Category Archives: Local News
Free kids coat giveaway in Centralia Thursday and Friday
There will be a free kids coat giveaway in Centralia on Thursday and Friday. The event will be at the Calumet Street Christian Church Gym on East Calumet Street from three to eight pm each day. Organi...
Oct 21, 2026 ChiccoDodiFC / Depositphotos.com
Ameren Illinois teams finish in Top 10 at International Lineman's Rodeo
Ameren Illinois had a strong showing at the 42nd International Lineman's Rodeo with two apprentices and three journeyman teams bringing home bragging rights from this year's event in Overland Park, Ka...
Oct 21, 2026 Caleb Brune an apprentice line worker from the Centralia Operating Center competes in the hurtman rescue at the International Lineman's Rodeo. Brune finished sixth overall in the apprentice division.
Salem's fall leaf collection to begin next Monday
The City of Salem leaf collection service will begin on Monday, October 26th and run through mid-December. Leaf collection will be on your normal garbage collection day unless delayed by holidays or w...
Oct 21, 2026 liz west / CC
Sandoval hires new public works director; approves contract to get bees out of library walls
The Sandoval Village Board has hired a new public works director, but she's not an unfamiliar face. Kaitlyn Young will take the place of Phil Milano who is retiring at the end of the year. The two wil...
Oct 21, 2026
Police Beat for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Centralia Police arrested a homeless Centralia man Tuesday night for alleged domestic battery, unlawful restraint and resisting a peace officer. Michael Hodge was taken to the Marion County Jail. Mari...
Oct 21, 2026
Motorcyclist injured in crash with car in Centralia
A 43-year-old Centralia man was injured when a car made a left turn in front of his motorcycle while traveling on Locust Street near Fourth early Tuesday night. Centralia Police say the cyclist, Ryan ...
Oct 21, 2026
Salem High School Board hears parental concern about National Honor Society induction process
A parent of a Salem Community High School student who was not inducted into the National Honor Society after failing to qualify under 'character' asked for a review of the process at Monday night's SC...
Oct 20, 2026
Judge upholds Electoral Commission decision; Anthony Decker's votes to count
Judge Mark Stedelin has affirmed the ruling of the Marion County Electoral Board that Republican Sheriff's Candidate Anthony Decker should remain on the ballot and his votes counted. The decision came...
Oct 20, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Salem City Council moves forward with third phase of city hall renovation
The Salem City Council approved a $138,000 bid Monday night to complete the third of the four-phase project to complete long-deferred maintenance of the city hall building. Western Specialty Contracto...
Oct 20, 2026 Left to right: Police Chief Tyler Rose and newly sworn in sergeants Trent Swagler and Brandon Kreke at Monday night's city council meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Centralia Police arrested 45-year-old Blake Garden of Cricket Road in Centralia for alleged aggravated battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Salem Police arrested 21-year-old Ethan Saltsman...
Oct 20, 2026
