Category Archives: Local News
Salem woman arrested for aggravated battery to senior citizen
A 37-year-old Salem woman was arrested on Sunday for aggravated battery to a senior citizen after allegedly pushing or shoving a 76-year-old woman. Salem Police say Amanda Moore of Golden Acres became...
Nov 11, 2024
Overturned semi reduces I-57 southbound traffic to the shoulder for eight hours
An overturned semi in the construction zone of I-57 at the south split from I-64 south of Mt. Vernon brought traffic to a crawl for eight hours Sunday night and early Monday morning. Jefferson Fire of...
Nov 11, 2024
Centralia American Legion to host Veterans Day Program
The Centralia American Legion will host the 22nd Annual Court of Honor on Veterans Day Monday. The program will begin at 10:30 with Central City Police Chief Jamie Ramsey as keynote speaker. Nominated...
Nov 10, 2024
Many government offices closed Monday for Veterans Day
Many government offices will be closed on Monday for Veterans Day. In addition to federal and state offices, county courthouses will be closed along with Salem and Centralia City Hall. Garbage pickup ...
Nov 10, 2024 Purple Slog / CC
Salem man arrested for home invasion and resisting arrest
A 19-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for home invasion and resisting arrest. Demeir Owens of North Miller was taken into custody on Saturday following a Tuesday incident where he ...
Nov 10, 2024
Police Beat for Sunday, November 10th, 2024
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a residential burglary to a home in the 2500 block of Mercer Farm Road in rural Centralia. The break-in was discovered on Saturday. The sheriff'...
Nov 10, 2024
Investigation underway into start of minor Centralia house fire
The cause of a fire in clothing placed on the stove of a Centralia home Saturday night has been turned over to fire investigators. Centralia City Firemen say they responded to the Sharesha Houser home...
Nov 10, 2024
No major injuries in Route 161 Extension crash
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reported both drivers refused hospital treatment for injuries following a crash Friday morning on the Route 161 Extension. Initial reports indicate a car driven ...
Nov 10, 2024
Two formally charged with rural Centralia burglary
Two Sandoval residents have been formally charged in Marion County Court with an October burglary at a rural Centralia home. 51-year-old Michael Flanagan of Isle Street and 42-year-old Alicia Hodge of...
Nov 10, 2024
St. Louis man gets five more years in prison for three sex related offenses in Salem area
A 38-year-old St. Louis man has been sentenced to an additional five years in prison in Marion County Court after pleading guilty to three counts of child pornography. Courtney Buffkins is already ser...
Nov 09, 2024 Courtney Buffkins
