Category Archives: Local News
Two formally charged in connection with robbery of Salem man
Two people were formally charged in Marion County Court Friday in connection with the robbery of a 65-year-old Salem man in Foundation Park on April 1st. 21-year-old Dylan Foutch of East Olive Street ...
Apr 08, 2022 Dylan Fouch and Stacey Meyers.
Rural Iuka man charged with alleged child pornography
A 30-year-old rural Iuka man was formally charged in Marion County Court on Friday with child pornography. Jonathan Wuehler of Route 161 Extension is accused of having a video on his phone that depict...
Apr 08, 2022
Rural Salem mobile home receives minor damage in Thursday afternoon fire
A rural Salem mobile home sustained minor damage from a trash fire on Thursday afternoon. Salem Firemen say they were called to the Nathan Duke residence in the 4700 block of North Hoots Chapel Road. ...
Apr 08, 2022
Centralia holding city wide cleanup on Saturday
The City of Centralia is holding a volunteer cleanup of trash around the community on Saturday. All of those interested in participating are asked to meet at nine Saturday morning at the CN Pavilion a...
Apr 08, 2022
Salem High All Class Reunion set to kick off Friday night
The Salem Community High School All Class Reunion is set to kick off Friday evening with close to 600 registered guests . First up is a mixer at the Salem Community Center between the hours of 6-10 Fr...
Apr 08, 2022 The Invaders perform at one of the original SCHS Band Variety shows. Provided photo.
Marion County Farm Bureau to offer $5,000 in "Community Impact Grant" program
The Marion County Farm Bureau has announced they will offer up to $5,000 in "Community Impact Grants" that are designed to help many great ideas for community-based projects to become reality. Farm Bu...
Apr 08, 2022 Tony Alter / CC
$1.8-Billion state tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Democrats who control the state budget have reached an agreement on next year's spending plan. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the deal Thursday afternoon. It includes $1.8 billi...
Apr 07, 2022 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel
Senate President Don Harmon (left)-right), Governor JB Pritzker and House leader "Chris" Welch discuss budget agreement during Thursday afternoon news conference.
Oregon sues COVID test company, millions of dollars pocketed
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The state of Oregon has sued an Illinois-based COVID-19 testing company, saying its owners took millions of dollars in federal funds and insurance money for themselves and boasted a...
Apr 07, 2022
Social Security Disability Examinations Office in Centralia damaged when struck by out of control pickup
A Centralia woman escaped injury when her car went out of control and ran through part of the front of the Social Security Disability Examinations Office at 126 South Lincoln in Centralia Wednesday af...
Apr 07, 2022
Fire heavily damages mobile home in Alma
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home in Alma Wednesday afternoon. Kinmundy-Alma Assistant Fire Chief Richard Day says the fire was at the Martha Goff home at 714 Hill Street. Goff reported she was hea...
Apr 07, 2022
