Category Archives: Local News
Both drivers injured in two car crash on west side of Salem
Both drivers were injured in a two vehicle crash on the west side of Salem Wednesday afternoon. Salem Police say the collision occurred in the 2300 block of West Main Street west of XPO. They report 3...
Dec 21, 2023
Centralia High School Board approves $600,000 distance learning grant; will work with 8 other schools
The Centralia High School Board has approved a $600,000 grant for a distance learning program that will also benefit eight other schools. Patoka, Odin, South Central, Sandoval, Trico, Crab Orchard, an...
Dec 20, 2023
Centralia High School approves 5.99% property tax levy increase
By Austin Williams The Centralia High School Board held a Truth in Taxation hearing before it met this week. There was no one in attendance to object to the 5.99 percent increase in the levy over coll...
Dec 20, 2023 A rendition of the artificial turf field presented at the December school board meeting.
Photo by Austin Williams.
Long-vacant downtown Sandoval building being renovated into a new business
The long-vacant Bill's Cafe on Main Street in Sandoval is going to be renovated into a hair salon. The son of the owner of the cafe owner told the village board Tuesday night that after being unsucces...
Dec 20, 2023
Jefferson County inmate passes away after allegedly harming himself
A 27-year-old Waltonville man has died after being found unconscious and unresponsive in his Jefferson County Jail cell early Wednesday morning after apparently harming himself. The Jefferson County S...
Dec 20, 2023
Mt. Vernon home a total loss following Tuesday morning fire
An investigation is underway into a suspicious fire that destroyed a small Mt. Vernon home Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says the fire was at the Paul Miller home at 1318 South 18th Street...
Dec 20, 2023
Homeless Salem man charged with burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of meth
A 26-year-old homeless Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with burglary without causing damage, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Ed...
Dec 20, 2023
Homeless Salem woman charged with burglary
A 42-year-old homeless Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with burglary. Jacklyn Tate is accused of entering a shed at a home in the 500 block of West Park Street on Monday. Salem Pol...
Dec 20, 2023
Salem Presbyterian Church to once again host Christmas Day Dinner
The Salem Presbyterian Church will continue its tradition of offering a free noon-time Christmas meal and fellowship to anyone who wishes to join them. Amy Telford who helps coordinate the yearly prog...
Dec 20, 2023 The Christmas Dinner held in 2022.
Red Cross Blood Drive in Salem Wednesday afternoon
The American Red Cross, WJBD Radio, and Salem Township Hospital invite you to donate blood and help save lives over the holidays. The blood drive is from noon to five on Wednesday at the Salem Communi...
Dec 20, 2023
