Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Friday, July 14th, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 41-yea-rold Iuka man for domestic battery and violation of bail bond. Jason White of Foster Road was taken to the Marion County Jail pending a decision...
Jul 14, 2023
Coroner identifies the 3 men killed in a Greyhound bus crash near Highland
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Passengers from New Jersey, Arizona, and Springfield, Illinois were killed when a Greyhound bus slammed into three tractor-trailers parked along an exit...
Jul 13, 2023
Centralia City Grade School Board moves forward with multi-purpose rooms for Jordan and Central Schools
The Centralia City Grade School Board has approved a contract with Shores Contractors of Centralia for additions at both Jordan and Central Schools. Superintendent Craig Clark hopes construction is un...
Jul 13, 2023
Greater Salem Area Foundation Annual Evening Swim to be free Friday night
A free evening swim will be held Friday night at the Salem Aquatic Center. Greater Salem Area Foundation spokesperson Tabatha Meador says the admission charge has been dropped for this year's event an...
Jul 13, 2023
SCHS online registration begins Monday
Online registration at Salem Community High School is open starting this coming Monday, July 17th. Incoming students are asked to complete the online registration process at www.salemhigh.com through ...
Jul 13, 2023
Salem man arrested following hit and run crash at Odin and Green Street Road
A 35-year-old Salem man has been arrested following a non-injury hit and run crash at the Green Street Road and Odin Road south of Odin Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say 64-year-ol...
Jul 13, 2023
SUV flips over on its top in Wednesday morning crash in downtown Centralia
Centralia Police say both drivers declined medical attention following a two vehicle crash at Noleman and Poplar Streets in downtown Centralia just before noon Wednesday morning. Police reports indica...
Jul 13, 2023 Both drivers escaped injury in this two vehicle crash at Poplar and Noleman late Wednesday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Centralia Pool Committee looks at lower cost options for new pool or spray pad
The Centralia Pool Committee on Tuesday looked at proposals for a 3,000-square-foot pool and three spray pad options as they try to find an affordable option to replace the old Fairview Park Pool. Jos...
Jul 12, 2023 The old Fairview Park Pool has now been dug up. The bath house, that could be reused in some future plans, remains intact behind the pool demolition. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
First presentation heard on new county-wide tornado warning system
The Marion County 911/ESDA Committee heard the first presentation on installing a new county-wide tornado warning system. Federal Siren proposed 23 new sirens and the reuse of the more recently instal...
Jul 12, 2023 Currently unoperational Alma Weather Warning Siren after lightning strike in April. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Board discusses county parking lot concerns; gets building updates
The Marion County Board Tuesday night had further discussion, but made no decisions, on the condition of the county parking lot in the 200 block of North Broadway. Building Committee Chair Dr. Creight...
Jul 12, 2023 Marion County Board Building Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engel. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
