Between 50 and 60 members of the Evergreen Christian Church in Salem spread out around the community to complete projects as part of their Fifth Annual Serve Saturday. Pastor Shannon Bopp says the project has grown each year. “We had a desire to go out to the community and go outside the 4 walls of…… Read More »
Local News
Odin Police Looking for Suspect Who Led Them on High-Speed Chase That Ended in Centralia
Photos of Orange Pontiac Sunfire involved in the police chase from Odin to Centralia Sunday night. Odin Police Chief Joe Nix says an effort is underway to identify the person driving a car that led Odin Police on a high-speed chase Sunday night that wound around the Sandoval area before going south into Central City…… Read More »
Police Beat for Monday, July 23rd, 2018
A 31-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for violation of a no-contact stalking order. Mark Grimes of North Hickory was taken to the Marion County Jail. 22-year-old Jerod Rhodes of East Lyford in Salem was arrested State Conservation Police on an outstanding Marion County felony failure to appear in court warrant for domestic battery. He…… Read More »
Fire in Vacant Mobile Home Northeast of Salem Listed as Suspicious
No one was injured in a fire at a vacant mobile home north east of Salem Sunday night. A passing off duty Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy first spotted the fire burning inside the mobile home at 636 Edgewood Road. Salem Fire Chief Dave Duncan says they got a quick knockdown. “The fire damage is moderate…… Read More »
Balloon Fest Volunteer Meetings Set
Special Shape Balloons Glow at Balloon Fest 2017 Want to volunteer to help during Centralia’s upcoming Balloon Fest? Two meetings have been set for volunteers. The first one is on Monday beginning at 5:30 p.m. The second meeting will be held on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Chamber office…… Read More »
Local Sports
Post 128 Win Again, Head To Division Semifinal Tonight
Salem 12u Escapes Elimination, Head To Sectional Championship Today
PARIS – The Salem 12u won their elimination game at the Paris Sectional yesterday, eliminating the hosts 5-0. Coen West tossed the complete game 1-hitter striking out 12 and walking nobody. At the plate, West also had 2 hits and drove in 3 runs. Noah Nix and Jalen Inlow added RBI. Gavin Zimmermann had 2…
