Category Archives: Local News
Salem Community High School to hold classes with increased police presence after note threatening shooting is found
In a collaborative decision with the Salem Police Department, Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says school will be held as scheduled on Wednesday after a written message wa...
Sep 22, 2026
Centralia man charged with murder in connection with stabbing death of wife last week
A 49-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on a Clinton County warrant charging murder in connection with the stabbing last Wednesday at their home that later claimed the life of his wife. Centrali...
Sep 22, 2026
Sixth Annual Tales of East Lawn to feature eight from Salem's past
Eight people who helped shaped Salem will be protrayed in the 6th Annual Tales of East Lawn on Friday and Saturday October second and third. Those selected for this year's event include: Harper Sweene...
Sep 22, 2026
Salem Community High School Board passes $14.4-million budget
The Salem Community High School Board has passed a $14.4-million budget for the current fiscal year that began July 1st. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says they could end up with a nearly balanced ...
Sep 22, 2026
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for greater regulation
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois September 22, 2026 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed an executive order on Tuesday establishing an artificial intelligence cabinet. The cabinet will consider p...
Sep 22, 2026 Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event at the Illinois Governor’s Mansion in Springfield on Aug. 11, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Specialized services at SSM Health St. Mary's and Good Samaritan help patients heal chronic wounds with outcomes that exceed national benchmarks
Patients in Southern Illinois have access to advanced wound care services thanks to the specialized capabilities of the Wound Healing Centers at SSM health in Southern Illinois, including hyperbaric o...
Sep 22, 2026
Salem City Council approves TIF project to shore up downtown building in poor condition
The Salem City Council Monday night approved a downtown TIF-3 project to be utilized to stabilize a downtown building that has fallen into poor condition. Jeb Harrell who operates Poor Boys Furniture ...
Sep 22, 2026
Plans to surplus Edith Kell Park finds opposition on Salem City Council
Two members of the Salem City Council said at Monday night's meeting they were not ready to surplus Edith Kell Park on South Washington Street for possible residential development. Royce Bringwald and...
Sep 22, 2026
Police Beat for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
A 33-year-old Sandoval man was arrested by Salem Police on a newly filed warrant for felony criminal damage to government property. Nathan Hale is also be held at the Marion County Jail on eight other...
Sep 22, 2026
Centralia Marching Showcase takes first at Sage City Invitational
The Centralia High School Marching Showcase finished first place in Class 3A at the Sage City Invitational in Monticello on Saturday. The showcase also received Best Percussion.
Sep 22, 2026 Photo: Centralia High School Bands Facebook page.
