Category Archives: Local News
Little Egypt CEO's Student Trade Show Is Wednesday Night
The eight students in the Little Egypt CEO program this year will host a trade show on Wednesday to show off the businesses they have created as part of the class. Everyone is invited to the show that...
Apr 21, 2026
SCHS to Refurbish 44 Hard to Open Doors as Summer Project
The Salem Community High School Board has added refurbishing 44 hard-to-open interior and exterior doors around the cafeteria and front gymnasium doors to the projects for this summer. The board on Mo...
Apr 21, 2026
Salem High Green Team Electronic Recycling Day is Friday
The Salem Green Team will hold its annual electronic recycling day this Friday. Those who need to get rid of antiquated electronics can bring the items to the vocational area of the high school along ...
Apr 21, 2026 FrameAngel / Depositphotos.com
Salem to Seek $2.7-Million Federal Grant to Replace 400 Natural Gas Service Lines in Need of Replacement
The Salem City Council approved seeking a $2.7-million federal grant to pay for replacement of 400 legacy natural gas service lines no longer approved for natural gas distribution systems. The copper ...
Apr 21, 2026
Salem Police Arrest Homeless Man for Criminal Trespass and Criminal Damage to Property
Salem Police have arrested a 35-year-old homeless man for criminal trespass to a residence and criminal damage to property after he was allegedly found sleeping Monday night in a shed in the 500 block...
Apr 21, 2026
Centralia HIgh School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
Freshman - Third Quarter High Honors 3.895-above Ka'Leah R. Agin Eilee O. Ashford Chloe I. Ashlock Tucker R. Aydt Layla R. Baker Jorja Mae Beasley Nathan P. Calderon Tillie E. Castleman Aaronayzha L. ...
Apr 21, 2026
Mock Accident Held for Sandoval, Odin, and Patoka Students
Two dead and two flown by medical helicopters from the scene of an accident caused by a drunk and drugged driver. That was the scenario for a mock accident held behind Sandoval High School on Friday f...
Apr 20, 2026
Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Host First Rural Route Safety Day for Driver's Ed Students
The Marion County Farm Bureau Young Leaders has hosted its inaugural Rural Route Safety Day, welcoming local Marion County Driver's Education students for an engaging and educational experience focuse...
Apr 20, 2026 Sandoval, South Central and Patoka drivers ed students attended
Marion CFB Young Leaders Rural Route Safety Day.
Color, Courage, Change, the Theme of SAFE Program for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Nearly 100 runners and walkers braved the rain and cold to participate in the SAFE organizations Color. Courage. Change. 5k and Fun Run held Saturday in Bryan Memorial Park. The day of activities is p...
Apr 20, 2026 State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth speaks at the SAFE color run in Bryan Memorial Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
More Than 450 Attend "Dream Come True" Prom at Castle Ridge
The Dream Come True Prom that began with 40 participants and 40 volunteers six years ago grew to 459 participants, family, friends, staff and caregivers at this year's event held over the weekend at C...
Apr 20, 2026 Participants dancing at the Dream Come True Prom. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
