Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Wednesday, January 4th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 61-year-old Centralia man for possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, and driving on a suspended license. Kenneth Powell of North College was taken to the Mar...
Jan 04, 2023
Salem ceremoniously swears in new patrolman, another starts training Wednesday
The Salem City Council Tuesday night ceremoniously swore in a new patrolman who is now in the department's field training program. Sarah Dice completed the 12-week police academy on December 9th. Sinc...
Jan 04, 2023 Salem's new patrolman Sarah Dice takes the oath of office from Mayor Nic Farley (right) as her dad Josh Dice holds the Bible. Photo by Bruce Kropp
Salem Mayor calls for plan to incentivize building new homes in city
Salem Mayor Nic Farley has asked the city council to consider ways the city can incentivize building new homes in the city. Farley's comments at Tuesday night's city council meeting comes after releas...
Jan 04, 2023 Salem City Council file photo.
New Construction in Centralia tops $10-million
New construction in Centralia during 2022 totaled nearly $10.8-million. The total construction is up more than $3-million from 2021. There were several large projects making up most of the total. The ...
Jan 04, 2023
Marion County Bicentennial Community Planning Meeting set for Wednesday
There will be a planning meeting on Wednesday for the Marion County Bicentennial Celebration. The newly appointed chair of the Bicentennial Committee Adam Smith says everyone is invited to attend the ...
Jan 03, 2023 One of the displays at the Salem Historical Museum.
Mt Vernon Police investigating shooting of 17-year-old juvenile
Mt. Vernon Police are investigating the Friday night shooting of a 17-year-old Mt. Vernon juvenile boy. Police report they were notified of the shooting when the juvenile showed up at the emergency ro...
Jan 03, 2023
Salem City Council to be introduced to new canine
The Salem City Council Monday night will be introduced to the city's new canine "Civka". Patrolman Grant Green has recently completed his training with "Civka". There will be a ceremonial swearing in ...
Jan 03, 2023
Kell Fire Chief retires
Long-time Kell Fire Department Chief Lonnie McDaneld officially signed off as chief during a radio call with the Salem 911 Dispatch Center. Telecommunicator Justin Draper made the call on behalf of th...
Jan 03, 2023 Incoming Kell Fire Chief Mick McDaneld (left) and Outgoing Chief Lonnie McDaneld (right) in radio room after Lonnie McDaneld signs off as chief for the final time. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
First baby of the New Year born at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
The first baby of the New Year has been born at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Axton Joseph Reed was born at 2:07 New Year's morning to Austin Joe Reed and Victoria Dawn Thorn gate ...
Jan 03, 2023
Centralia Marching Showcase return home following Sugar Bowl performance
The Centralia High School Marching Showcase band has returned home following a successful trip to New Orleans that included a performance at the Sugar Bowl. Band Director Stephanie Aarons-Dennison say...
Jan 03, 2023 Centralia High School joins seven other bands from around the country in putting on a half-time performance at the Sugar Bowl New Year's Eve. Photo from band's Facebook page.
