Category Archives: Local News
Missoula Children's Theatre returning to Salem Theatre next month following two year COVID absence
The Missoula Children's Theatre Camp is returning to the Salem Community Theatre following a two-year absence due to COVID-19 restrictions. Applications are now being taken for the camp and their prod...
May 26, 2022 kaykaybarrie / CC
Chicago-area man gets year in prison for throwing explosive
CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago man who admitted throwing an explosive at police during a violent demonstration in June 2020 has been sentenced to one year in federal prison. Twenty-one-year-old Chr...
May 26, 2022 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme
CHICAGO (AP) - A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme. Luis Arroyo was handed a 57-month sentence by U.S. D...
May 26, 2022
Centralia man awaiting sentencing faces new drug charge
A 46-year-old Centralia man released from custody while awaiting sentencing on a Class 1 felony drug charge is now back in custody facing a new drug offense. Centralia Police arrested Christopher Taul...
May 25, 2022
Bryan-Bennett Library hosts game night on Thursday
Bryan-Bennett Library will host a game night on Thursday. Individuals and groups are invited to drop in between 3:30 and 6:30 on Thursday to play board games in the Bryan-Bennett Library Exhibit Hall....
May 25, 2022
New Doctor coming to Salem
A new doctor is coming to Salem. Dr. Steve Whealon who currently has a practice in Smithton will begin working at the Salem Township Hospital West Whitaker Street clinic in about 90 days after credent...
May 25, 2022
Two headed to prison after entering guilty pleas in Marion County Court
Two people have been sentenced to prison after entering guilty pleas in Marion County Court. 33-year-old Timothy Morton of Morton Lane in Kell was sentenced to three years in prison for possession of ...
May 25, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Marion County Board looks at adding single use unisex bathroom at courthouse
The Marion County Board Tuesday night reviewed plans for a single-use unisex bathroom to be added on the third floor of the courthouse when the men's and women's bathrooms are renovated. The change is...
May 25, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Memorial Day Service returns to East Lawn Cemetery in Salem
Veterans who gave their lives in service to our country will be remembered and honored on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th at 11 AM at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Guest Speaker for the service will be ...
May 25, 2022 Salem Memorial Day Speaker Troy Williams.
Irvington Grade School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
High Honor Roll: 5th Grade: Adelynn Beal Evan Gwin Pacer Szopinski 7th Grade: Chloe Foltz Madisyn Jentsch Chauncey Miller 8th Grade: Dylan Kuhns Benjamin Wangler Honor Roll: 5th Grade: Sabriah ...
May 25, 2022
