Category Archives: Local News
Kaskaskia College Board approves bids for new gymnasium
During its meeting Monday evening, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees voted to award bids on various phases of work pertaining to a new on-campus gymnasium that could be completed as soon as late...
Aug 27, 2024 Rendering of the outside look of the new Kaskaskia College gym.
Kaskaskia College Board gives President new four-year contract
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract for President George Evans to continue as KC president. Evans says he's pleased to remain at the helm of the college, and than...
Aug 27, 2024 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
Salem Police Chief announces retirement
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl has announced his retirement effective November 1st. The 57-year-old Ambuehl has spent his entire career on the Salem Police Department starting in 2001. "When you get ...
Aug 27, 2024 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
Ribbon cutting held for completion of South Central Middle School addition
The South Central School Board has celebrated the completion of the $2.8 -million addition and renovation of the Middle School with a ribbon cutting. Principal Greg Grinestaff says the project was a l...
Aug 27, 2024 South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes and Middle School Principal Greg Grinestaff share the scissor to officially cut the ribbon on the Middle School addition and improvements. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Firemen called out late Monday night for 'strange odor'
Salem Firemen were called out about midnight to a report of a 'strange odor' at an Air BnB near the Heyduck and Branch Road intersection near Centralia Lake. Upon arrival, firemen quickly figured out ...
Aug 27, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
A 69-year-old Patoka man has been arrested by Patoka Police for aggravated battery in a public place. Darwin Belcher of East 200th Avenue was arrested following a fight at the Lucky Marble. Initial in...
Aug 27, 2024
New Salem Grade School Foundation holds first fundraiser
The new foundation to benefit the Salem Grade School District held its first major fund raiser over the weekend. Chair Rene Goza says the foundation now has a seven-member board in place and is seekin...
Aug 26, 2024
Police Beat for Monday, August 28th, 2024
A 39-year-old Salem woman has been arrested on three outstanding warrants. Joshua Gribler of Selmaville Road was taken to the Marion County jail on a Marion County felony warrant with a $10,000 bond, ...
Aug 26, 2024
Patoka bar burglarized
Patoka Police and the Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary to the Lucky Marble Bar at 102 East Clinton. Entry was made by kicking out a glass door window. Once inside, the ga...
Aug 26, 2024
Centralia City Council to be asked to approve new garbage collection contract with higher rates
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider a new five-year contract agreement with CWI doing business as Republic Services. Under the new contract, the price of garbage collection will incr...
Aug 26, 2024
