Salem Fire Protection District Firemen were called to Alpha Omega Construction at 20,442 West Main Street when a large dumpster full of roofing materials caught fire early Wednesday afternoon. The fire was hot enough to melt siding on a nearby garage, but firemen were able to keep the fire from spreading outside the dumpster. While…… Read More »
Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, April 18th, 2019
A 34-year-old Centralia ma was arrested by Centralia Police for aggravated domestic battery and violation of an order of protection. Matthew McGuire of South Walnut remained in the Marion County Jail on Thursday. 20-year-old Courtney Rogozinski of Poplar Street in Centralia was arrested by Centralia Police on an outstanding Marion County failure to appear warrant…… Read More »
Multi County 2nd Amendment Town Hall Meeting set in Salem on Saturday
A Multi-County 2nd Amendment Town Hall meeting will be held in Salem on Saturday. It will be held from two to four at the Salem Community Activity Center at 416 Oglesby. Organizers say if you are tired of having your Second Amendment rights trampled on, tired of high taxes, and what to hear what your…… Read More »
South Central Grade School annexation into Kinmundy City Limits approved by school board
The South Central School Board has voted to annex the grade school into the Kinmundy City Limits. Superintendent Kerry Herdes says the Kinmundy Board of Alderman will consider the request with other property in the area owned by Ben Webster who spearheaded efforts to construct the new ball diamonds next to the school. Herdes says…… Read More »
Two Easter Egg Hunts planned in Centralia this weekend
Easter Egg hunts will be held on both Saturday and Sunday for Centralia area children. The Wamac Park will be the site of the traditional Sunday Easter Egg hunt. Those planning to participate are asked to arrive at noon to get a ticket. You must get your ticket before the egg hunt begins. After the…… Read More »
Local Sports
SC Beats Ramsey, MD No Hits Central
Salem Grad Sydney Geurin Leads Blue Angels Tennis Attack Into Post Season
The Kaskaskia College Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams are nearing the completion of their seasons. The women have completed the regular season and the men have one final match at Greenville University tomorrow at 8:00 pm. The women currently sit at 4-5 and the men are 4-1. Both teams schedules have been hampered by…
