Category Archives: Local News
One injured when van backs onto Route 37 south of Farina
One person was injured in a crash on Route 37 south of Farina. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say the crash occurred when a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Dakota McGuire of Charleston was backing out...
Nov 27, 2024
Salem woman hurt in Hawthorn Road crash
A 92-year-old Salem woman was injured when she lost control of her car on the 1400 block of Hawthorn Road and crashed into a road sign and a power pole. Salem Police say Verna Steinkamp of Sunset Driv...
Nov 27, 2024
Tax assessment change notices in the mail; Marion County to have 7-percent multiplier
Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller has announced 8,275 Change of Assessment Notices were mailed out on Wednesday. The notices are going out to owners whose property values have been c...
Nov 27, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
Salem Police arrested a man wanted on a no bond domestic violence warrant Tuesday night when investigating smoke coming from the chimney of a vacant home in the 1100 of South Rotan Street. Patrick Dul...
Nov 27, 2024
Centralia High School tax rate to fall as bond payment comes off
Centralia High School Superintendent Chuck Lane says the district is keeping its promise and will not be extending a bond for further school construction activity. The bond was initially issued to hel...
Nov 26, 2024 Windows as seen from outside the gym. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Salem Township Hospital ahead of schedule on new ER and OR
Plans for the renovated emergency room and operating room at Salem Township Hospital are ahead of schedule with work now expected to begin the spring. Salem Township Hospital CEO James Timpe says the ...
Nov 26, 2024
Salem Township Hospital gets new three-year accreditation
Salem Township Hospital CEO James Timpe says the hospital has passed its three-year accreditation to continue serving Medicare and Medicaid patients. While there were a few small issues, Timpe says th...
Nov 26, 2024 Salem Township Hospital President/CEO James Timpe. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia names head of new department of recreation
During the budget workshop ahead of the Centralia City Council meeting on Monday, city manager Kory Smith announced that the city will be establishing its own Department of Recreation to oversee recre...
Nov 26, 2024 City manager Kory Smith speaks to the council during the budget workshop on Monday.
Centralia teen faces multiple weapons charges after pointing gun at man
An 18-year-old Centralia man was arrested on multiple gun charges after opening a door at a home in the 300 block of Melrose and pointing a gun at the alleged victim and threatening to kill him. Aaron...
Nov 26, 2024 Aaron Smith
Keep Salem Beautiful will recycle Christmas Lights
Keep Salem Beautiful will be collecting old strings of Christmas lights for recycling this year. Collection containers will be available for your convenience from November 22, 2024 through January 13,...
Nov 25, 2024 Lima Pix / CC
