Category Archives: Local News
Kaskaskia College Board moves forward on construction of new gymnasium
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees took action Monday night toward the construction of a new on-campus gymnasium that could be in place as soon as late 2025. Board members approved a design for t...
1h ago Shown is a rendering of the exterior of the planned gymnasium at Kaskaskia College.
Large tree falls on home undergoing renovation south of Salem setting off small fire
A large tree fell onto a vacant home undergoing renovation in the 3100 block of State Route 37 just north of CJ Heck Road Monday morning. The Salem Fire Protection District was called as the electric ...
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Kitchen damaged in Centralia fire
An oven fire spread to the rest of the stove, range hood, and nearby cabinets in Centralia Monday afternoon. The fire was at the Danielle Stafford home in the 1400 block of East Third. Centralia Fire ...
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Centralia City Council approves road closures for Summer Concert Series
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved downtown street and sidewalk closures for the Crooked Creek Winery's Summer Concert Series. City Manager Kory Smith says the events are scheduled on Su...
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Centralia man gets 20 years in prison on sex charge after original sentence to Class X charge is dismissed
A 34-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for aggravated criminal sexual abuse to a person under the age of 18 while in a position of trust. Jerad Peoples entered the plea t...
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Salem Police announce plans for May 4th bicycle giveaway
The Salem Police Department has announced approximately 45 bicycles currently in their possession will be given away on Saturday, May 4th. The bicycles were never registered with the police department...
19h ago The bikes lined up at the Salem Police Department for a past surplus bicycle giveaway.
Police Beat for Monday, April 22nd, 2024
A 21-year-old Glendale, Arizona man has been arrested by Centralia Police for alleged motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, and criminal damage to property. William Allen was taken to th...
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Alma Consignment Auction results in $22,000 in sales
The Alma Consignment Auction resulted in sales totaling $22,000. Mayor Russell Swift is still awaiting the final amount the village will make from the consignments. "There weren't quite as many people...
21h ago Hammond Auction makes their way through downtown Alma auctioning off a large number of items during the annual consignment sale. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Chamber honors several businesses and individuals at annual Gala (updated 11 am Monday)
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce handed out seven awards at its second annual Gala Celebration Saturday night at A Fair Barn. The earlier announced Partners in Progress Award was presented to Roy...
23h ago Award winners: (left to right) Chamber Executive Director Jessiycka Coleman-Nix, Salem Little League Board Member Caleb Howe, Trudie Smith owner of Grace to You 618, Roy and Beth Landers Partners of Progress honorees, Jillian Wilkins owner of J Lane Boutique, Terri Mearns Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Rob Schnicker Volunteer of the Year, and Chamber President Laura Daugherty.
Fire heavily damages outbuilding and vehicle in Sandoval Sunday afternoon
The Sandoval Fire Department was called to a shed fire during the noon hour Sunday that had spread from a landscape waste fire. Fire Chief Chad Parson says the vacant property at 408 South Mulberry wa...
Apr 22, 2024 A heavily damaged outbuilding at 408 South Mulberry in Sandoval following a Sunday afternoon fire.
