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Marion County Health Department reports one death and 41 new COVID-19 cases
The Marion County Health Department is reporting one COVID-19 related death and 41 new cases on Tuesday. The death was a man in his 60s. He was not a long term care resident. The death was the 72nd CO...
Dec 08, 2020
2020 12/10 - Cheryl (Blackburn) Finley
Cheryl (Blackburn) Finley, 63, of Centralia, passed away December 7, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones after a brave battle with cancer. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of Centralia and me...
Dec 08, 2020
2020 12/11 - Kenneth Ray Lemke, Sr.
Kenneth Ray Lemke, Sr. 70, of West Salem, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. A Private Family Graveside will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 ...
Dec 08, 2020
2020 12/14 - Thomas "Tom" J. Gansauer
Thomas “Tom” J. Gansauer, 80, of Centralia, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Tom graduated from Central City Grade School in 1954 a...
Dec 08, 2020
2020 12/10 - Janice Mary Scarbrough
Janice Mary Scarbrough, 82, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 am December 8, 2020 at her home. Janice did clerical work for Scarbrough Building Products. She is dearly loved by her family...
Dec 08, 2020
City of Salem sets end of fall leaf vacuuming program for December 17th
The City of Salem Public Works Department has announced the fall leaf vacuum program will be on Thursday, December 17th, weather dependent. Public Works Director John Pruden says every effort will be ...
Dec 08, 2020
Salem Lions Club to once again hold annual Christmas Decorating Contest
The Salem Lions Club will once again hold the annual Christmas Decorating Contest. You can submit your house or your neighbor or friend who has worked hard to decorate their yard and spread Christmas ...
Dec 08, 2020
Employee of Salem Hucks Store arrested for misdemeanor theft
An employee of the Salem Hucks Store has been arrested for misdemeanor theft. Salem Police say Christin Page of Mills Road of Walnut Hill was detained after coming to work on Saturday after the incide...
Dec 08, 2020
Salem City Council approves rate increases
The Salem City Council has approved increases in the cost of garbage and leaf collection. City Manager Rex Barbee told the City Council Monday night the $1 a month increase in the garbage collection f...
Dec 08, 2020
Salem City Council sells land in Westside Industrial Park for sports facility
The Salem City Council has approved the sale of 16 acres in the Westside Industrial Park for a sports complex. The Southern Illinois All-Stars headed by Christopher Shaw of Carlyle submitted a sealed ...
Dec 08, 2020
