Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 5th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 40-year-old Michael Talley of West Warmoth Street in Salem for alleged possession of methamphetamine and a controlled substance. Police say Talley was allegedly found in pos...
Sep 05, 2023
Vandalia teen killed in crash north of Vandalia
A 17-year-old Vandalia resident has died in a single-vehicle crash on US 51 north of Vandalia on Sunday night. Fayette County Coroner David Harris pronounced Olivia Blain deceased on the scene. State ...
Sep 05, 2023
Marion and Washington County move to medium level of COVID-19 infection
The Centers for Disease Control has moved Marion and Washington County to the medium level for COVID-19 infection. The level of infection remains low for all other area counties. Marion County Health ...
Sep 05, 2023
Salem Bryan Bennett Library begins Leather Apron Club
The Salem Bryan Bennett Library has announced the start of a new book club for kindergarten through fourth graders and their caregivers. The first meeting of the "Leather Apron Club" will be held this...
Sep 05, 2023
Salem City Council to give first consideration to its tax levy
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to give first reading approval to it 2024 property tax levy. A 2.4-percent increase is being request based on the city's revenue needs for the coming...
Sep 05, 2023
Kinmundy Labor Day events draw more cars and big crowds to park and parade; see photo gallery of events
The Kinmundy Labor Day events took advantage of great weather to draw big crowds to the car show, park activities, and the parade. The South Central FFA sponsored the car show for the third year. Spon...
Sep 04, 2023 Best of Show Winner from the South Central FF A car show Josh Dunahee with his 1972 Chevy Chevelle.
Salem man arrested on multiple drug charges after chance encounter with sheriff
A 35-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail on multiple drug charges after acting suspiciously around Sheriff Kevin Cripps outside the Salem Walmart store Monday morning. Lloyd Jay...
Sep 04, 2023 Lloyd Finley (Marion County Sheriff's Department)
Centralia Pool Committee seeks resident input on new outdoor pool or spray pad
The Centralia Pool Committee wants more public input before making a recommendation to the city council if the city should pursue a new pool or splash pad for Fairview Park. The committee was appointe...
Sep 04, 2023 Members of the Centralia Pool Committee discuss options with Burbach Acquatics Josh Layer. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Earns High Performing Award in Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia has earned a high-performing award in Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment from U.S. News. Over 6,000 hospitals were evaluated, and eligible hospitals...
Sep 04, 2023
'Surge' in organization efforts has labor leaders optimistic for the future
'State of the Unions' report shows increased organizing activity By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - As workers in Illinois prepare to celebrate Labor D...
Sep 04, 2023 AFGE / CC
