Category Archives: Local News
Salem High School Board Approves Video Boards and other Gym Improvements
The Salem High School Board has agreed to add video boards as part of an upgrade to the score boards in B.E. Gum Gymnasium. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the total cost of the project is $112,...
May 19, 2026
One Person Injured in Downtown Centralia Crash on Sunday
Centralia Police have released details on a Sunday morning crash in downtown Centralia that took one person to the hospital. Police reports indicate 68-year-old Gene Fisher of Covington Road in Okawvi...
May 19, 2026
73-Year-Old Centralia man faces four felony charges after allegedly trying to meet juvenile for sex
A 73-year-old Centralia man was ordered held without bond after being formally charged in Clinton County Court on Monday with four felony charges related to an alleged effort to arrange a meeting with...
May 19, 2026
Car Hydroplanes Off I-57 During Heavy Rains; Ends Up Floating in Water
State Police and Salem Firemen were called to mile marker 113 on Interstate 57 southbound during the heavy rains Monday afternoon after a vehicle had apparently hydroplaned off the roadway. Salem Fire...
May 19, 2026
Police Beat for Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
A 21-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for aggravated domestic battery. Demzir Owens Miller was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first court appearance. 28-year-old Meriss...
May 19, 2026
Congratulations South Central Class of 2026
Photo credit: Alexa Byers Photography, Zada Reynolds, Addie Conant The 33 Students of South Central High schools class of 2026 graduated on Friday, May 15th at 7 pm. The Invocation was led by Miranda ...
May 18, 2026
167 Graduate in Class of 2026 at Salem Community High School on Sunday
Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering lauded the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 to the theme of the song "I Can Only Imagine" during opening remarks of Sunday's graduation...
May 18, 2026
Centralia Man Faces Four Criminal Sexual Assault Charges Following Incident at Birthday Party
Centralia Police say a 22-year-old Centralia man has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual assault following an incident at a birthday party with a 14-year-old juvenile girl. Jefferson Jeud...
May 18, 2026
Fire Destroys Detached Shop at rural Salem Home
Fire destroyed a detached shop Sunday afternoon at the John Rogers home at 2869 County Farm Road southeast of Salem. Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says the building was engulfed in flames upo...
May 18, 2026
Centralia Lake to be Treated with Algaecide on Thursday
With the warm air and water temperatures, the City of Centralia will once again be applying a commercial algaecide known as EarthTec at Lake Centralia on Thursday May 21st. The algaecide will prevent ...
May 18, 2026
