Category Archives: Local News
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
Both Drivers Hurt in Crash at 5th and Maple in Centralia
Centralia Police say both drivers were injured in a crash at 5th and Maple Streets in Centralia late Thursday night. Police reports indicate 48-year-old Joshua Favors of South Sycamore in Centralia wa...
May 22, 2026 Andrew Malone / CC
Police Beat for Friday, May 22nd, 2026
A 43-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police on no- bond failure to appear Marion County felony and Grundy County major traffic warrants. Bradley Timmons of Trust Road was taken t...
May 22, 2026
Two Memorial Day Services Planned in Centralia this Holiday Weekend
Two Memorial Day services are planned in Centralia this Memorial Day weekend. The first will be the 19th Annual Memorial Celebration Service in honor of the many veterans from all wars who are buried ...
May 22, 2026 Commander WIlliam Adams, Retired US Navy, was the guest speaker at the Centralia Memorial Day Celebration at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Spots still open for Missoula Children's theater at Salem Community Theater
Children in First Grade or seven years of age through Senior's in high school are invited to attend the two, week-long Missoula theatre camps at The Salem Community Theater. The shows this year are "T...
May 22, 2026
Odin Fireman's Picnic set for Thursday through Saturday
The Odin Fireman's Picnic will open Thursday evening and run through Saturday. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says some changes have already been made due to the extreme wet conditions that will limit par...
May 21, 2026 A large crowd gathered at the Odin Park for the 2023 Odin Firemen's Picnic. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community High School Teacher of the Year Named
The Salem Community High School Teacher of Year has been named at the school's last day of school breakfast Thursday morning. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering put together snippets from various nomina...
May 21, 2026
