Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon man dies from injuries sustained when struck by a pickup truck
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reports a 40-year-old Mt. Vernon man was killed from injuries sustained when hit by a pickup truck on Wednesday night while walking on the 8300 block of North...
May 24, 2026
Police Beat for Sunday May 24th, 2026
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 26-year-old Jordan Rinehart of Brubaker Road in Salem for domestic battery and aggravated assault. He was taken to the Marion County Jail await further court ...
May 24, 2026
A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Federal officials on Thursday gave final approval for the Dakota Access oil pipeline to continue operating its contentious Missouri River crossing, ...
May 24, 2026 FILE - A sign for the Dakota Access Pipeline is seen north of Cannonball, N.D. and the Standing Rock Reservation on May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File)
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
CHICAGO (AP) - The Bears reiterated Thursday they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana. "The Chicago Bears have exhausted every...
May 24, 2026 Chicago Bears players warm up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Saturday Opening of Salem Aquatic Center Delayed by Cool Weather; Will Try Again on Sunday
The Salem Family Aquatic Center was unable to open as scheduled on Saturday due to temperatures under 70 degrees, and will try again on Sunday for opening day. However, rain could be a factor there. T...
May 23, 2026
Salem Elks Name Citizen of the Year
Max Dye has been named the Salem Elks Lodge Citizen of the Year. He was honored for his work at Max Dye, Inc, in the Elks, as a member of the Salem Lions, at First Christian Church where he is a deaco...
May 22, 2026 Max Dye was honored as this year's Salem Elks Citizen of the Year. The award was presented (left to right) Mike Hooe, Leon Chapman, Max Dye, and Leon Geary. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Grade School Budget Deficit Grows through School Year
The Salem Grade School Board learned the district is now facing a $1,407,000 deficit for the current school year. That's up from the $1,116,000 deficit at the start of the school year. Superintendent ...
May 22, 2026
Sandoval Village Board Honors Police Officer for Outstanding Service and Dedication
The Sandoval Village Board this week honored Police Officer Travis Nix for outstanding service and dedication. Nix received the honor for leading the recent search that successfully found a missing Sa...
May 22, 2026 Sandoval Village Board member Heather Day presents officer Travis Nix with proclamation for helping to save a Sandoval man's life. (photo provided)
Belle Rive Man Injured in Tractor Accident
A Belle Rive man was seriously injured when his tractor slid down a hill pinning his feet between the tractor and a tree. Donald Hayes of North Garrett Road in the Belle Rive area was able to get to h...
May 22, 2026 sovlanik / Depositphotos.com
12-Year-Old Bicyclist Hurt in Crash at 5th and Poplar in Centralia
A 12-year-old Centralia male juvenile bicyclist was injured when he cut across Fifth Street near Poplar in Centralia in front of a car and the two collided. Centralia Police say boy was taken to SSM H...
May 22, 2026
