Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Republican Women host annual Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner
The Marion County Republican Women organization hosted the annual Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner at Salem Elks on Saturday, where prominent regional Republicans spoke about the state of the party both w...
Oct 23, 2023 State Senator Jason Plummer addresses the Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner in Salem on Saturday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Centralia City Council Monday night to be asked to move forward on sidewalk replacement and solar power
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a $193,682 bid from Shores Builders of Centralia to make sidewalk improvements along several streets. The work includes sidewalk ramp i...
Oct 23, 2023
350 attend the Apostolics of Salem Block Party
A large crowd turned out for the return of the Apostolics of Salem Block Party on Saturday. The church grounds were filled with activities and food for those in attendance. Outreach Director Mark Coll...
Oct 23, 2023 Block party at Salem Apostolic Church on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
More than 100 quilts displayed at Happy Hearts Quilt Show in Salem
Organizers of the Happy Hearts Quilt Guild are pleased with the participation in its annual quilt show at the Salem Community Activity Center over the weekend. President Julia Clark of Centralia says ...
Oct 23, 2023 The Best of Show Quilt entered by Rose Mary Perez of Centralia. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval officials pleased with new Friday Homecoming Festival
Sandoval Village Administrator LeAnn Speicer is pleased with the turnout for the combination homecoming and fall festival held on Friday afternoon and evening. The event started with the Grade School ...
Oct 23, 2023 The Blackhawk makes his way through the Halloween-Homecoming Parade in Sandoval. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Monster Crawl held for 5th year in Downtown Centralia Saturday night
The fifth annual Monster Crawl sponsored by the RAIL Coffee Room brought the 200 block of East Broadway to life was Halloween Festivities Saturday night. Various vendors, a party DJ, and a variety of ...
Oct 22, 2023 One of the Halloween scenes from the 2023 Monster Crawl in downtown Centralia.
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigates two stolen vehicles
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of two vehicles from the Alma area during the past few days. Neither has been recovered. The latest report was made on Saturday. A res...
Oct 22, 2023
Marion County Relay for Life goes over goal
The Marion County Relay for Life went over its goal at Saturday night's event. The total announced during the closing ceremony was $43,699, topping the goal of $40,000. The Senior Development Manager ...
Oct 22, 2023 File photo: Survivors' Lap at 2023 Relay For Life.
Red Flag Warning until 7 Saturday night for Marion, Clinton, Washington and Bond Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning until seven Saturday night due to the critical fire danger. Marion, Clinton, Washington, and Bond Counties are included. * WINDS...Northwest ...
Oct 21, 2023
Rural Patoka woman killed in crash with Amtrak passenger train
A 60-year-old rural Patoka woman was killed when her car was hit by an Amtrak passenger train on Westline Road in rural Odin late Friday afternoon. Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon pronounced Sheri J...
Oct 21, 2023 Richard Eriksson / CC
