Category Archives: Local News
Salem Bryan Bennett Library begins Leather Apron Club
The Salem Bryan Bennett Library has announced the start of a new book club for kindergarten through fourth graders and their caregivers. The first meeting of the "Leather Apron Club" will be held this...
Sep 5, 2023
Salem City Council to give first consideration to its tax levy
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to give first reading approval to it 2024 property tax levy. A 2.4-percent increase is being request based on the city's revenue needs for the coming...
Sep 5, 2023
Kinmundy Labor Day events draw more cars and big crowds to park and parade; see photo gallery of events
The Kinmundy Labor Day events took advantage of great weather to draw big crowds to the car show, park activities, and the parade. The South Central FFA sponsored the car show for the third year. Spon...
Sep 4, 2023 Best of Show Winner from the South Central FF A car show Josh Dunahee with his 1972 Chevy Chevelle.
Salem man arrested on multiple drug charges after chance encounter with sheriff
A 35-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail on multiple drug charges after acting suspiciously around Sheriff Kevin Cripps outside the Salem Walmart store Monday morning. Lloyd Jay...
Sep 4, 2023 Lloyd Finley (Marion County Sheriff's Department)
Centralia Pool Committee seeks resident input on new outdoor pool or spray pad
The Centralia Pool Committee wants more public input before making a recommendation to the city council if the city should pursue a new pool or splash pad for Fairview Park. The committee was appointe...
Sep 4, 2023 Members of the Centralia Pool Committee discuss options with Burbach Acquatics Josh Layer. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Earns High Performing Award in Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia has earned a high-performing award in Chronic Pulmonary Disease (COPD) treatment from U.S. News. Over 6,000 hospitals were evaluated, and eligible hospitals...
Sep 4, 2023
'Surge' in organization efforts has labor leaders optimistic for the future
'State of the Unions' report shows increased organizing activity By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - As workers in Illinois prepare to celebrate Labor D...
Sep 4, 2023 AFGE / CC
Governor defends denials of medical release requests from dying and disabled prisoners
"We're not just going to push everybody out the door just because there's somebody who complains that we haven't done it the way they would like it done," Gov. JB Pritzker said in response to an Injus...
Sep 4, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker.
Police Beat for Monday, September 4th, 2023
A 41-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police for theft. Aida Almodovar of South Pullen was taken to the Marion County Jail. Salem Police arrested 42-year-old Dominic Hendrix of ...
Sep 4, 2023
Car destroyed by fire in Centralia early Monday morning
A car was heavily damaged by fire early Monday morning. The car owned by Joseph Procise was parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of South Hickory. The fire was discovered at 5:51 a.m. A building ...
Sep 4, 2023
