Category Archives: Local News

A 30-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated battery in a public place and disorderly conduct. Deairius Bennett of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail....

Salem Township Hospital has announced the fall day for the purchase of low-cost blood test vouchers. The vouchers will be available on Thursday, November 7th, from seven am to five pm. Those who want ...

The Marion County Board's Finance Committee Chair Chris Krupp reported Tuesday night the committee has trimmed more from next year's proposed budget but is still $850,000 in the red. Krupp says they a...

Two people have been arrested and one taken to the hospital following a series of altercations at Salem Mobile Home Park Tuesday night. Salem Police say 20-year-old Gregory Miller and 19-year-old Tris...

The Centralia grade school board approved the purchase of five portable weapon detectors at its regular meeting Tuesday night. The Opengate weapon detectors were purchased for $100,000 using funding f...

The Salem City Council Monday night ended its seven-year partnership with the Gateway Region YMCA to provide recreation programs to the city. City Manager Annette Sola says the city will now provide t...

The Salem City Council has given the final go-ahead for the sale of the former Save-a-Lot building that will be the future side of a business that will sell and service drones for the agriculture indu...

The Salem City Council Monday night approved spending up to $300,000 for emergency repairs to the sewer line on West Warmouth between College and Ohio. City Manager Annette Sola explained what happene...

The Salem Police Department has a new chief. Deputy Chief Susan Miller will take the position on November first, when current chief Kyle Ambuehl will retire. Miller became the city's first female offi...

By Steven Stilt The Wamac City Council, during its meeting Monday evening, approved an ordinance pertaining to the city's purchase of property located at 324 Kroger Street. City Clerk Marion Suhl anno...