Category Archives: Local News
Kell Fire handles storage building and large grass and woods fire at same time Tuesday afternoon
The Kell Fire Department was called to handle a large grass and woods fire and storage building fire at the same time Tuesday afternoon. Kell Firemen were on the scene of the brush fire at Baseline Ro...
Feb 08, 2023 The remans of a brick storage building on the Kay Crooks property at 1128 Meyers Road in rural Centralia following a Tuesday afternoon fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Police Beat for Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Salem Police arrested a 42-year-old Salem man for alleged criminal damage to property after allegedly spotting him on February 4th attempting to cut a catalytic converter from a car parking in a drive...
Feb 07, 2023
Salem City Council approves body cam purchase for police department; approves new three-year contract
The Salem City Council has approved the purchase of body cams for the first time for the police department. The $305,000 total package from Axon International also includes new state-of-the-art tasers...
Feb 07, 2023 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
South Central FFA Ground Zero
Ten South Central FFA members attended the Ground Zero Leadership Conference at SIUC over the last two days. The conference focuses on person growth, service, and making connections with FFA members f...
Feb 07, 2023
Salem City Council approves liquor store application for long shuttered convenience store
After being closed for more than 15 years, it appears there will soon be a new occupant for the shuttered Kerr McGee gas station and convenience store at Main and Westgate Avenue. On a 3-2 vote, the S...
Feb 07, 2023 Long shuttered convenience store at West Main and Westgate Avenue may soon have new life after the Salem City Council approved a Class A Liquor License for a liquor store and video gaming business.
Salem's next City Clerk is selected
Salem's next City Clerk is already a city official. Current Economic Development Director Tabitha Meador has been appointed to take over the position effective June 1st on the recommendation of Mayor ...
Feb 07, 2023 Salem Economic Development Director and incoming City Clerk Tabatha Meador.
Franklin Park hopes to top 100 units of blood in Tuesday blood drive
This is the 20th year Franklin Park Middle School Science Teacher Joni Dorff has sponsored the school's blood drive with great success. But this year they want to top 100 units of blood and have their...
Feb 07, 2023 Caleb Squibb holds the sign inviting everyone to the blood drive at Franklin Park school on Tuesday while Scout Puricelli plays Buddy the Blooddrop.
Salem woman escapes with minor injuries after car drops 6 feet off loading dock
A 52-year-old Salem woman escaped with only minor injuries late Monday morning when she missed the ramp and her SUV dropped six feet to a concrete driveway at the former Jiffy's south plant off the 90...
Feb 07, 2023
Centralia Police investigating gunshots on Maulding Drive
Centralia Police say a parked vehicle on Maulding Drive was hit by gunfire late Monday night. Police received numerous 911 calls about several shots fired in the Maulding Drive area around 11:35 pm. O...
Feb 07, 2023
Centralia man arrested on multiple counts following fight with Centralia Police
A 33-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest after allegedly striking a Centralia Police Sergeant in the head with a closed fist. Alan ...
Feb 06, 2023
