Category Archives: Local News
Little Egypt CEO Hosts Trivia Night
by Cole Wimberly The Little Egypt CEO raised $4500 at their trivia night this past Sunday. The event was held in the cafeteria of Salem Community High School. There were over 20 tables full, and a cas...
Dec 17, 2024
Centralia Project Bread Meal Site gets special meal; reopening of centers still not clear
The Centralia Project Bread Meal Site reopened for one day on Monday as State Representative Charlie Meier cooked a special meal as earlier promised. "I have smoked porkchops, baked potatoes, slaw and...
Dec 16, 2024 Charlie Meier filling to-go dinners. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kinmundy Police hold Shop with a cop program for third year
For the third year, Kinmundy Police participated in the Shop with a Cop program. Chief Joe Duffy says the program is made possible by a donation of nearly $5,000 from the Kinmundy Methodist Church. He...
Dec 16, 2024 Kinmundy Chief Joe Duffy at Kinmundy Shop with a Cop.
Centralia Shop with a Cop serves nearly 200 children
The Centralia Police Department met with families at the Centralia Wal-Mart on Saturday for the annual Shop with a Cop program, providing Christmas presents for nearly 200 local children. Lieutenant S...
Dec 16, 2024 Group photo at Centralia Shop with a Cop.
60 kids go shopping with Shop with a Cop in Salem
The Salem Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Shop with a Cop program took 60 kindergarten through third grade kids shopping on Saturday. Hawthorn School Resource Officer Mason McMeen says it'...
Dec 16, 2024 Salem police and volunteers for Shop with a Cop.
Marion County Sheriff's Department presents two awards
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps presented the Outstanding Excellence Award and the Officer of the Year Award at the department's Christmas Party over the weekend. Lieutenant Anthony Decker was pres...
Dec 16, 2024 Lieutenant Anthony Decker and Deputy Hannah Tellefsen with their awards. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council to consider adopting new comprehensive plan
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to adopt a new comprehensive plan. The process included community engagement meetings, research and analysis, and focusing on key elements such as...
Dec 16, 2024
Salem City Council to re-approve TIF agreement for redevelopment of former Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to ratify and reapprove the Tax Increment Financing District Sale and Redevelopment Agreement with CEPT Properties, LLC and Air Apply, LLC to renovate...
Dec 16, 2024
Short in hot tub leads to fence fire in Centralia
An electrical fire in a hot tub is blamed for a fire that spread to four sections of fence at a Centralia home on Sunday afternoon. Centralia City Firemen say the blaze was at the William Smith home a...
Dec 16, 2024
Two employees of BP Station in Sandoval victims of armed robbery
Sandoval Police are seeking a black male wearing a black hoodie and a black mask in connection with an armed robbery of the BP station at US 50 and 51 in Sandoval Sunday night. Sandoval Police Chief J...
Dec 16, 2024
