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Marion County 4H Auction sees 90 animals sell for $119,375
Salem Fire Protection District has New Brush Truck
Salem Chamber has part-time executive director
Paisley Meyer of Centralia named Marion County’s new Junior Miss
Kallie Walsh crowned 2026 Marion County Fair Queen
Kid’s day at the Marion County Fair turns up big crowd
Marion County Fair Talent Show sends two to state competition
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Local News

Odin woman killed when her disabled car hit on I-57 south of Dix
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Salem Aquatic Center closes Sunday with Salem Animal Control Fundraiser
Aug 07, 2026
Marion County Grand Champions from Exhibit Building
Aug 07, 2026
Deuel Veterinary Services closing in Salem
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Four indicted in connection with Franklin County mine fire
Aug 07, 2026
Kaskaskia College Offers Special Saturday Registration and Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center Open House
Aug 07, 2026

Weather

FYI

Centralia LIFTS boil order for portion of South Maple
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portion of South Locust
Salem LIFTS boil order for area just southwest of downtown
Alma LIFTS all boil orders
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions

Blogs

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Local Sports

SC Lady Falcons Open Season With Dominant Win
Aug 06, 2026
Marion Wins Colt World Series
Aug 05, 2026
Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Results
Aug 05, 2026
Big Week At Soccer Complex With Alumni Game & Family Fun Day
Aug 04, 2026

National News

NPS to flush Reflecting Pool pipes as it blames issues on previous administrations
Aug 07, 2026
Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom
Aug 07, 2026
Lake Mead, nation's largest reservoir, reaches its lowest water level on record
Aug 07, 2026
Alleged 'master of disguise' faces federal charges for armed robberies: Officials
Aug 06, 2026
21-year-old pregnant mom detained at Dilley facility for over a month, family says
Aug 06, 2026
2 New Jersey municipal water systems targeted in cyberattacks Aug 05, 2026
Former Olympian David Hearn's attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed Aug 05, 2026
Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated 'slight increase' in tips: Sheriff's department Aug 05, 2026
Cause determined in the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Southern California: Officials Aug 05, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 8/5/26
Aug 06, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/4/26
Aug 05, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 8/3/26
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Scoreboard roundup -- 8/2/26
Aug 03, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/30/26
Jul 31, 2026

Business News

Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July
Aug 07, 2026
Inflation fell more than expected in June as gas prices eased
Jul 14, 2026
Oil prices climb and stocks fall after Trump says he thinks Iran agreement 'over'
Jul 08, 2026
Do heat waves damage the economy? Experts explain
Jul 08, 2026

Political News

Senate approves Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham
Aug 07, 2026
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, in emotional announcement, says he will vote for Todd Blanche to be attorney general
Aug 07, 2026
DOGE's claim of $110B in savings was vastly inflated and riddled with errors: GAO
Aug 07, 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he has been discharged from rehab facility
Aug 06, 2026

World News

'Massive' Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv, Zelenskyy says, as no missiles intercepted
Aug 05, 2026
American, Netflix star among 10 climbers missing after reported avalanche in Pakistan, officials say
Jul 31, 2026
Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement as part of Gaza peace plan
Jul 31, 2026
Ebola deaths surpass 1,500 in DRC as outbreak continues to spread
Jul 30, 2026

Health News

Louisiana reporting at least 5 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria in seawater
Aug 07, 2026
Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Aug 06, 2026
Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
Aug 06, 2026
Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
Aug 06, 2026

Entertainment News

Ryan Murphy 'might bring' Ariana Grande back for a future 'American Horror Story' season
Aug 07, 2026
Disney announces 'Descendants' spinoff film centered on children of classic sidekicks
Aug 07, 2026
'Heated Rivalry' season 2 casts Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith
Aug 07, 2026

Country Music News

Gavin Adcock's showcasing the 'Workin' Man' at the end of the week
Aug 07, 2026
Catch me 'OUTSIDE': Parker McCollum's 'Live from the Hill Country'
Aug 07, 2026
Brett Young goes back to the beginning to revisit his breakthrough
Aug 07, 2026
Check into the 'Sunset Marquis' with Miranda Lambert
Aug 07, 2026