Category Archives: Local News
Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening trees and crops
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois is the latest state to find invasive spotted lanternflies, a winged insect that's spreading across the eastern U.S. and is subject to squish-on-sight requests in New ...
Sep 29, 2023 FILE - A smashed spotted lanternfly sits on the ground in New York, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. The Illinois Department of Agriculture said a sighting of one of the winged adult insects was reported on Sept. 16, 2023, at an undisclosed location in the state. Department staffers visited that area and found a “moderately populated area of spotted lanternfly,” the state agency said. (AP Photo, File)
United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants including one in Illinois join the picket line
By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) - The United Auto Workers union expanded strikes against Detroit automakers Friday, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in ...
Sep 29, 2023 Members of the United Auto Worker Union walk out of the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant as Lance Williams from Lansing, Ill., waves the UAW flag Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Salem Police investigating early morning stabbing; suspect arrested (updated with new information 6 pm Friday)
A 39-year-old Salem man has been charged with aggravated battery with the use of a deadly weapon and simple misdemeanor battery in connection with an altercation on a Salem street corner just after mi...
Sep 29, 2023
Centralia Youth Commission's Fall Bash is Sunday in Fairview Park
The Centralia Youth Commission's Fall Bash is on Sunday in Fairview Park. Centralia Community Development Director Gayla Harting says the group of Centralia students has a variety of activities planne...
Sep 29, 2023 Emertz76 / CC
First ever Oktoberfest planned in Fairview Park on Saturday
The first ever Oktoberfest is planned for Fairview Park in Centralia on Saturday. It is sponsored by 618 Sports Academy and the Crooked Creek Winery to raise funds for further improvements to the Fair...
Sep 29, 2023 Photo by Pat Hodges.
17-year-old Salem juvenile boy injured in South Hotze Road crash
A 17-year-old Salem juvenile boy was injured after crashing into a power pole late Thursday afternoon on South Hotze Road near Andrews Court. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say the juvenile told the...
Sep 29, 2023
Centralia woman injured in Thursday morning crash on Green Street Road
A 34-year-old Centralia woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Green Street Road a quarter mile west of Odin Road. Marion County Sheriff's Department reports indicate Kourtney...
Sep 29, 2023
Centralia woman airlifted to St. Louis hospital for treatment following Green Street Road crash
A 23-year-old Centralia woman was airlifted from the scene of a Wednesday afternoon single-vehicle crash on Green Street Road to a St. Louis Hospital for treatment. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies sa...
Sep 29, 2023 Scene of Wednesday afternoon crash on Green Street Road. Photo by Kirk Freels.
Iron Saddle hosts rodeo and rodeo queen competitions Friday and Saturday
It will be a busy weekend at the Iron Saddle as the IPRA-sanctioned pro rodeo returns for a second year. The event includes rodeo events at seven both Friday and Saturday night along with the Rodeo Qu...
Sep 29, 2023 Source: Iron Saddle Rodeo Queen Organization Facebook page.
Mimi Hawkins selected as Centralia Halloween Parade Grand Marshal
The Centralia Halloween Parade committee has selected the Grand Marshal for this year's parade. Parade Chair Butch Mathis made the announcement at Thursday night's parade committee meeting. "The pick ...
Sep 29, 2023
