Category Archives: Local News
Centralia issues $6.1-million in construction permits in June
The City of Centralia issued $6.1-million in building permits in June. The large projects include the $2.5-million addition of the multi-purpose room at Schiller School at 800 West 4th Street that is ...
Jul 05, 2022
Centralia Fire Department announces promotions
Centralia's new Fire Chief Jeff Day has announced two promotions made possible by his recent promotion to chief. Day has announced Lieutenant Blake Perez will be promoted to the rank of Captain and Fi...
Jul 05, 2022
Salem Elementary announces registration details
The Salem Elementary School District has announced that online registration for the upcoming school year will begin on July 18th. To access registration, please visit the Salem Elementary website at s...
Jul 05, 2022
Big crowd shows up for 4th of July activities in Salem
The 4th of July fireworks display in Salem went off without a hitch for what seemed like a bigger than normal crowd. Several of the displays brought applause and car honks of appreciation. Despite the...
Jul 05, 2022
Illinois political leaders call for new federal ban on assault weapons following parade shooting
Illinois's two Democratic senators quickly called for a new federal ban on assault weapons following Monday's mass shooting targeting families at a 4th of July parade. Six people were killed and more ...
Jul 05, 2022 Governor Pritzker addresses the mass shooting at the Highland Park 4th of July parade.
Salem City Council to consider price increases and restrictions on grave decorations in East Lawn Cemetery
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to approve fee increases and limit grave decorations in the East Lawn Cemetery. The basic grave opening fee will increase to $550 on weekdays and $65...
Jul 05, 2022
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
Salem Police arrested 41-year-old Michael Bartley of North Dawley in Salem for alleged battery and aggravated domestic battery. The victim told police several incidents occurred over a few day period....
Jul 05, 2022
98-year-old former Prisoner of War leads Centralia Veteran's Fourth of July Parade
Former World War II Prisoner of War Sergeant Wilbert "Vince" Rolves led the 11th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Fourth of July Parade Monday afternoon. Small groups gathered in shady areas to ...
Jul 05, 2022 4th of July Parade Chair Butch Mathis (left) and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder (right) present Vince Rolves with a plaque honoring him as Grand Marshall of this year's parade.
84th Annual Meeting of Tri-County Electric Cooperative set for Saturday
The 84th Annual Membership Meeting of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative is set for Saturday. General Manager Luke Johnson is promising an interesting format for members attending. Each member regist...
Jul 05, 2022 The 2021 Tri-County Electric Cooperative meeting.
A busy 4th of July planned in Salem, Centralia and Mt. Vernon
Most government offices are closed for the Fourth of July holiday on Monday. That includes area courthouses, Salem and Centralia City Halls, financial institutions, and the post office. In Centralia, ...
Jul 04, 2022 File photo
