Category Archives: Local News
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
Police Beat for Monday, December 16th, 2024
Salem Police have arrested a 50-year-old Mt. Vernon man on an outstanding no bond Jefferson County Major Traffic Warrant. Michael LaFour of 12th Street was arrested when police spotted him in the 500 ...
Dec 16, 2024
Salem Fire Protection District names Fireman of the Year
The Salem Fire Protection District has named Andrew Dice as Fireman of the Year. Dice was selected by fellow firefighters for the honor. He was surprised by the award at the Fireman's Annual Ball on S...
Dec 15, 2024 Salem Firemen of the Year Andrew Dice (center) with Board of Trustees President Mike Squibb (left) and Fire Chief Jim Cerny (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Board settles with $266,000 in general fund budget cuts
The Marion County Board has settled on a $266,000 in budget cuts for the current fiscal year that would eliminate the deficit and give them a balanced budget. The board made the decision in favor of t...
Dec 15, 2024 Marion County Board Chair Steve Whritenour (center) leads discussion of the board at a special Friday night meeting on how much money should be cut from this year's budget. Left to right: Board members Chris Krupp, Debbie Smith, Debbie Reed, Whritenour, and Vice Chair Tyson McHenry. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin School Board approves tax levy; votes to replace doors
The Odin School Board at its meeting Thursday night voted to set its tax levy increase at 4.99 percent over what was collected this year. The actual amount will depend on new construction and the amou...
Dec 15, 2024 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Salem Firemen fight three fires on Friday, one heavily damages mobile home
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home just north of Salem on Friday night. The fire was at the Greg Thomas home at 2109 Maplewood Avenue. Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says it was not clear up...
Dec 15, 2024
