Category Archives: Local News
Two injured when van collides with gas tanker truck on West Main Street
Salem Police say two occupants of a van were injured when it collided with a gas tank truck where West Main Street narrows to two lanes at the Selmaville Road intersection. Police say the van driver, ...
Jun 17, 2024 A van comes to rest in the south ditch of West Main near Selmaville Road after being dragged by an oil tanker truck. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem city council asked to work with Mission Salem for new location
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to work with Mission Salem on a new location for their work in building handicapped ramps to help keep residents in their home. City Manager Annette S...
Jun 17, 2024 Mission Salem members pose with SCHS students who worked together on a ramp project in 2021. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
State legislature approves extension of Salem TIF District, city council to be asked to move forward on residential TIF
The 12 year extension of the Salem's TIF-2 District passed the legislature in the Spring session and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. As a result, the city council will also be asked to move ...
Jun 17, 2024
Centralia sees out of town and out of state visitors for Juneteenth Celebration
Residents as well as visitors from out of town and out of state came to Centralia this weekend to join the Juneteenth Celebration honoring the abolition of slavery in America. Plenty of vendors and or...
Jun 17, 2024 Descendants of Laura Leake stand next to the plaque at the newly dedicated Laura Leake Park.
Centralia NAACP honors four for outstanding contributions
Four community awards were presented to individuals by the Centralia chapter of the NAACP for outstanding contributions to the community during the Juneteenth Celebration. These certificates of achiev...
Jun 17, 2024
Salem Elks hold retirement ceremony for more than 130 flags
The Salem Elks continued its Flag Day tradition on Saturday of providing a service to properly retire old and tattered US flags. In the program proceeding the disposal, the Elk's Mike Hooe noted these...
Jun 17, 2024 One of the flags to be retired is brought to the burn barrel for proper disposal. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Monday, June 17th, 2024
Centralia Police arrested a 20-year-old homeless man for criminal trespass to property. Jacob Dickerson was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 37-year-old Alma woman, Nicole Dulaney of Public Street, ...
Jun 17, 2024
Salem Firemen called to tire fire on camper vehicle
Salem Police and Fire were able to put out a fire Sunday night on what remained of two rear tires on a camper vehicle being pulled by a pickup truck. Frank Swearingen of Troy, Ohio had continued to dr...
Jun 17, 2024
Apartment in Library Apartments complex in Centralia damaged by suspicious fire
A fire damaged an apartment in the Library Apartment complex at 111 South Sycamore Street in Centralia early Sunday morning. The initial 911 call indicated smoke and fire showing, but the first arrivi...
Jun 16, 2024 Centralia Firemen checking apartment for fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Centralia home receives minor damage in dryer fire
The laundry room area of a Centralia home was damaged in a Saturday morning fire. The fire was at the Isaac and Christina Wright home at #5 Clear Lake. Centralia City Firemen say the owner met them at...
Jun 16, 2024 Firemen greeted by smoke when trying to reach dryer fire on Clear Lake Drive on Saturday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
