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Unemployment increases slightly in Marion County
Unemployment increased slightly in Marion and Jefferson County while it continued to decline in the rest of South Central Illinois. The March unemployment rate in Marion County was 6.1-percent. That&#...
Apr 23, 2021
Centralia High School Showcase on Stage to present 'Storied'
In a school year when many things have been canceled, the Centralia High School Showcase on Stage has found a way to proceed with the spring play “Storied”. Director Jami Jacobs says perfo...
Apr 23, 2021
Salem Firemen extinguish brush and trash fire
The Salem Fire Protection District was called out Thursday afternoon to a report of a brush and trash fire. While the fire was close to the Mike Cannon home at 1908 County Farm Road, it was never thre...
Apr 23, 2021
Mt. Vernon teen injured in Route 161 Extension crash
An 18-year-old Mt. Vernon man was taken to a Mt. Vernon hospital by private vehicle for treatment of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash on the Route 161 Extension just east of the Iuka Road. Ma...
Apr 23, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Two people remained in the Marion County Jail Friday following Thursday arrests. 23-year-old Cory Miller of West Warmoth in Salem was arrested at the courthouse for violation of bail bond. 41-year-old...
Apr 23, 2021
Two formally charged with felony drug offenses
Both occupants of a car stopped by State Police were formally charged with felony drug offenses in Marion County Court on Thursday. The driver, 41-year-old Bruce Nauert of East Baseline Road in Walnut...
Apr 23, 2021
Selmaville School District looks to add three new positions and new programs
Selmaville Grade School Superintendent Robin Brooks says the school district will be adding two positions next school year with federal COVID relief money. Brooks reports the district will be adding a...
Apr 23, 2021
Salem Tennis Opens Season With Win Over Herrin
The Salem Wildcats boys tennis team opened their season at Bryan Memorial Park Courts with an 8-1 victory over visiting Herrin. Singles: #1 – Greg Briot def. M. Cagel 6-4, 6-4 #2 – Daniyal...
Apr 23, 2021
Wildcats Ready To Honor Seniors With Early Kickoff Against Wood River
(Photo credit – FTS Productions/Wilkins Studios) The Salem Wildcats will finish their football season tonight with senior night against visiting East Alton Wood River. Game time has been moved u...
Apr 23, 2021
Lady Cats Send Seniors Off Winners.....SC Beats Dieterich
The Salem Lady Wildcats honored their senior volleyball players last night before beating Wesclin in three sets 25-21, 22-25 and 25-9. The Varsity team's season ends at 7-10 in coach Nicki Brubaker's ...
Apr 23, 2021
