Category Archives: Local News
Indiana trucker injured when rig runs off I-57 north of Salem
A truck driver was injured when falling asleep and running off southbound I-57 seven miles north of Salem early Saturday morning. State Police say after running off the road, the semi-driven by 59-yea...
Apr 30, 2022
Murray Center Parents celebrate 51 years with Sunday parade and Memorial Garden dedication
It's a big day at Murray Center in Centralia on Sunday as the Murray Parents Association celebrates its formation more than 50 years ago. Current President Rita Winkeler says everyone is invited out t...
Apr 30, 2022
Home and nearby mobile home destroyed by fire east of Mt. Vernon
A home and a nearby mobile home were both destroyed in a Friday afternoon fire in the 16,000 block of Old Fairfield Road east of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson Fire Protection District officials say both the s...
Apr 30, 2022
Police Beat for Saturday, April 30th, 2022
Centralia Police arrested a 48-year-old Centralia woman for manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance. Jerri Gray of Fairway Drive was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centralia Police arreste...
Apr 30, 2022
Sandoval to hold ribbon-cutting for park improvements and dedicate Steve Walker Memorial Field on Saturday
The Village of Sandoval holds a ribbon-cutting Saturday afternoon for nearly $400,000 in park improvements and will hold a field dedication ceremony for the Steve Walker Memorial Field. Everyone is we...
Apr 30, 2022 Sandoval's rebuilt ballfield to be dedicated as the Steve Walker Memorial Ballfield during Saturday afternoon ceremonies. Village of Sandoval photo.
Granite City man strikes and kills Illinois deputy during car chase
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) - A sheriff's deputy in western Illinois died after he was struck by a car driven by a man fleeing police after being spotted with a gun at a convenience store. The Illinois State...
Apr 30, 2022
Salem City Council to consider selling land set aside for soccer complex
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider selling land at the corner of West Main and Selmaville Road scheduled to become the city's soccer complex. City Manager Rex Barbee says a local realto...
Apr 29, 2022 Salem City Manager Rex Barbee.
Five arrested on felony drug charges around Marion County
Five people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Thursday on felony drug charges. 28-year-old Slade Thompson of Rogers Street in Salem was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, posse...
Apr 29, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, April 29th, 2022
A 28-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for domestic battery, aggravated assault, and violation of bail bond. Ethan Futhey of East McMackin reportedly was involved in a fight with a ...
Apr 29, 2022
Keep Salem Beautiful to hold annual park cleanup Saturday
Keep Salem Beautiful has scheduled its annual cleanup of Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday, April 30th. Those who are interested should gather at shelter two near the band stage at nine am on Saturday. ...
Apr 29, 2022
