Category Archives: Local News
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital is Nationally Recognized with an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia is continuing with its "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. The Regional Patient Safety Specialist or SSM Health Illinois Cari Simpson says t...
Jun 02, 2022
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
Salem Police arrested a 35-year-old Salem man for possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, and on an outst...
Jun 01, 2022
Patoka man killed in side by side crash
State Police say a 35-year-old Patoka man died in a side-by-side crash on the Marion-Fayette County Line west of Vernon early Tuesday morning. The victim is identified as Ryan Tune. State Police say a...
Jun 01, 2022
Odin Fireman's Picnic Thursday through Saturday this weekend
The Odin Fire Department's annual picnic is this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Odin Park. Fire Chief Greg Smith says there will be plenty to do each night with the carnival adding several new ...
Jun 01, 2022 Midway Fun at the 2021 Odin Firemen's Picnic.
Governor signs law to try and curb catalytic converter thefts
A new state law aims to curb catalytic converter thefts in Illinois. The measure was sponsored by Representative La Shawn Ford of Chicago, who explained on the House floor how it works. "It requires r...
Jun 01, 2022 Oak Ridge National Laboratory / CC
Governor signs law to improve nursing home care
Governor JB Pritzker is signing a new law to improve nursing home care for elderly Illinoisans. The Governor says this historic law will provide increased Medicaid funding to nursing homes that meet c...
Jun 01, 2022 Official U.S. Navy Page
Spring corn and soybean planting have another week of good progress
Corn and soybean planting is moving along as we hear in the weekly crop report. Crop statistician Mark Schleusener says nearly four days were suitable for fieldwork on average, letting farmers continu...
Jun 01, 2022 United Soybean Board / CC
More details released on Salem man arrested for alleged possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine
A 64-year-old Salem man arrested on a warrant for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine appeared for the first time in Marion County Court on Tuesday. James Whisler of East Olive is charge...
Jun 01, 2022 tsbxbby / CC
Two face new felony charges following weekend arrests
25-year-old Matthew Harris of South Hamilton in Salem had bond set at $3,500 for alleged possession of under five grams of methamphetamine and two counts of deceptive practice for allegedly cashing tw...
Jun 01, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Missoula Children's Theatre only has few openings for young children remaining
The Missoula Children's Theatre scheduled to visit the Salem Community Theatre later this month has now filled all openings except for eight reserved for those entering first grade up to age seven. Ap...
Jun 01, 2022
