Category Archives: Local News

The Salem Community High School Board Monday night set graduation for Sunday afternoon, May 17th. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering doesn't expect the date to move unless there is a tremendous amount o...

Road conditions continue to improve on Tuesday, but you may still find some scattered slippery spots on major roads. Secondary roads in the city and rural roads are all passable, but many remain snow ...

The Salem Fire Protection District was called out early Tuesday morning to a fire alarm sounding at Americana at Two Industrial Drive. When firemen arrived and opened the door to the paint area, water...

The Salem Community Activity Center had a good crowd for its Community Garage Sale on Saturday even with a major snowstorm about to begin. Executive Director Marcie Auvil says there was a paid attenda...

Both the Salem and Centralia Water Plants recorded just over eight inches of snow from the major winter storm that blew through the area Saturday and Sunday. The arctic cold air that was part of the s...

State Police report minor injuries in an approximate seven vehicle pile-up on I-57 at mile marker 92 north of the south split with I-64. A preliminary investigation indicates the crash involved one ja...

Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Garrett Horton of East Bryan in Salem on an outstanding Marion County felony no bond warrant. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a court appearance.

Freshman - Second Quarter High Honors 3.895-above Ka'Leah R. Agin Peyton R. Alcorn Eilee O. Ashford Tucker R. Aydt Layla R. Baker Lucy A. Blasdel Elaina J. Carpenter Tillie E. Castleman Aaronayzha L. ...

Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says country roads are impassable on Sunday morning unless you have a four-wheel drive vehicle. He adds it is highly recommended not to try to get out if you do not ...

The Salem Animal Control department says prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and even death in animals, just like humans. If you truly cannot bring a pet indo...