Category Archives: Local News
CN Executive Train visits Centralia to promote safety week
The Canadian National Executive Train made a stop at the Train Master's Office in Centralia Monday evening as part of the railroad's first-ever Safety Week across their entire network. The Assistant V...
Jun 06, 2023 CN Executive Train makes a stop in Centralia to promote a Zero Is Possible safety campaign. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Governor touts help to the homeless in new state budget
The new state budget includes an initiative to address homelessness in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker proposed "Home Illinois" earlier this year, and now a record $360-million in the budget will go to...
Jun 06, 2023 Governor announces increase in funding to battle homelessnes while in Peoria.
Salem Elks presents 2023 Distinguished Citizenship Award to Bruce Kropp
The Salem Elks Lodge handed out its yearly awards Saturday night, recognizing those in the organization for their hard work and presenting its 2023 Distinguished Citizenship Award. Exalted Ruler Mike ...
Jun 05, 2023 Salem Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Hooe presents Bruce Kropp with the Salem Elks 2023 Distinguished Citizenship Award.
Salem Elks members and officers honored for their work during past year
Exalted Ruler Mike Hooe also announced the Salem Elk's had once again won the competition for All American Lodge, Division Four, for the entire state of Illinois. The Elk of the Year Award was present...
Jun 05, 2023 Exhalted Ruler Mike Hooe presents Michael McGuire the Elk of the Year award.
Two airlifted from scene of crash on Route 37 south of Route 161
A Dix couple were both airlifted from the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Route 37 south of Route 161 on Sunday afternoon. Those involved have been identified as the driver, 83-year-old Dale Reese ...
Jun 05, 2023
Stolen vehicle burns in rural Odin Monday morning
Fire destroyed a 2004 Chevy pickup truck in rural Odin Monday morning. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says the owner, Jacob Beehold of Woods Lane in Centralia, reported the truck had been stolen. The truc...
Jun 05, 2023 Fire destroys pickup truck reported as stolen on Norton Road in rural Odin Monday morning.
Good turnout at Salem's Family Fun Day in the Park
Salem Recreation and Marion County YMCA Director Jed Casburn is pleased with the turnout for this weekend's Family Fun Day in the Park. Casburn likes the event because the entire family can come out a...
Jun 05, 2023 Jump Houses provided some of the entertainment at a past Family Fun Day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem announces plans for Bicentennial weekend June 30th and July 1st
Plans are coming together for the City of Salem's Bicentennial Celebration that will be held on Friday, June 30th, and Saturday, July 1st. The activity will kick off at seven pm on Friday, June 30th w...
Jun 05, 2023
Salem City Council to consider security camera, gas line, and street improvement projects
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider another proposal for security cameras in Bryan Memorial Park as well as street and gas line replacement projects. The new proposal from Security Alarm...
Jun 05, 2023
Long wait is over as Dollar General opens in Kinmundy
The long wait is over as Dollar General officially opened its doors in Kinmundy on Friday. Mayor Angie Diss says the 10,000-square-foot store went up quickly with construction starting in March but wa...
Jun 04, 2023 The new Dollar General Store on Route 37 North in Kinmundy. Photo by Bruce Kropp.