Category Archives: Local News
One injured, one arrested following shooting in Centralia
One person was injured and another has been arrested following a shooting that occurred in a van in Centralia early Monday morning. Centralia Police say 26-year-old Alexis Keller of Centerville, and f...
Jul 31, 2023 Alexis Keller (MCSO Photo)
Mt. Vernon man arrested after striking and killing pedestrian in traffic crash
A 30-year-old Mt. Vernon man was arrested on multiple counts after striking and killing an 18-year-old female pedestrian in the 600 block of Main Street on Sunday night. Mt. Vernon Police say Mitchell...
Jul 31, 2023
Mobile home in Central City damaged by fire
An overloaded extension cord is believed to have started a Sunday morning fire that gutted the bedroom of a mobile home at #8 Richmond Heights Mobile Home Park in Central City. Centralia Fire Protecti...
Jul 31, 2023 liz west / CC
Centralia further details clean-up options following Saturday's storm
The City of Centralia has released further details on clean-up options available to residents impacted by the Saturday night storm. City Manager Kory Smith says they are committed to providing the nec...
Jul 31, 2023 Large tree uprooted blocking East Kerr Street in Centralia on Sunday.
Police Beat for Monday, July 31st, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 46-year-old Dix man for alleged obstructing justice, resisting arrest, and criminal damage to property. Jared Royle of Rome Meadows was taken to the Ma...
Jul 31, 2023
Odin helps assistance following severe storm
Odin officials say the village will offer help in cleanup the large number of downed trees and tree limbs. Mayor Greg Smith says residents should get all their limbs and trees to the edge of the road....
Jul 31, 2023 Outside electric crews gathered on City Hope parking lot as electric restoration continues in Centralia area. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Incoming senior at SCHS Grand Champion of Marion County Fair Talent Contest
An incoming senior at Salem Community High School is the Grand Champion of the Marion County Talent Show. Faith Smith will also represent Marion County in the state county fair talent competition in t...
Jul 31, 2023 Talent show winners (left to right): Open Division Winner Cory Crouch, Senior Division winner and overall Grand Champion Faith Smith, and Junior Division winner Raegan Jezek. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County 4H Showmanship competition highlights 4H activity at the fair on Sunday
The Marion County 4H Super Showmanship award winner is Anthony Wilkins of Salem. Wilkins showed a sheep, pig, and cow which allowed him to mostly work with his own animals during the competition. "Con...
Jul 31, 2023 Marion County Super Showmanship winner Anthony Wilkins and Junior Showmanship Winner Hallie Borcherding. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Long-time minister announces candidacy for Marion County Coroner
A long-time minister, retired Odin Assistant Fire Chief, and former Deputy Coroner has announced he will be a Republican candidate for Marion County Coroner next year. Claude Howell confirmed his cand...
Jul 31, 2023 Claude Howell
19th Annual Kids Day at the Marion County Fair is Monday
The 19th Annual Kids Day at the Marion County Fair is Monday. The event will run from nine am to two pm. Everything is free. Ag in the Classroom Teacher Meggan Heistand says check in stations will be ...
Jul 30, 2023 Earlier Kids Day at the Marion County Fair.
