Category Archives: Local News
Former St. Peter man arrested following two high speed motorcycle chases
A 30-year-old former St. Peter man faces multiple charges after two high-speed police chases while he was riding his motorcycle. Brandon Wells, who now resides in Robinson, first fled from Farina Poli...
Apr 21, 2022
Unemployment dips; workforce grows in Marion County in March
The Illinois Department of Employment Security says unemployment in Marion County in March fell to an even five percent. That's down two-tenths of a percent from February and 1.3-percent from last Mar...
Apr 21, 2022 Innov8social / CC
IDNR recommends no use of bird feeders and birdbaths until spread of avian influenza subsides
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is recommending that the use of bird feeders and birdbaths should cease through May 31st as officials try to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian...
Apr 21, 2022 C Watts / CC
Former Salem City Council candidate arrested for aggravated battery
Salem Police arrested 74-year-old Neal Canon of Holly Place in Salem for alleged aggravated battery following questioning about an incident that happened last October. Police report Canon had allegedl...
Apr 21, 2022
South Central School Board agrees to survey building sites for potential solar fields
The South Central School Board has agreed to have AEG survey on each of the district's three campuses to determine if solar fields could be added. Superintendent Kerry Herdes says his goal is to cap f...
Apr 21, 2022
Illinois adds nearly 5,700 teachers, but shortages still exist
Illinois added nearly 5,700 teachers during the last school year which is more than the past five years combined. The State Board of Education surveyed schools and saw a big increase in positions fill...
Apr 21, 2022 Filip Pticek / CC
Salem Theatre to show Big Trouble in Little China
The Salem Community Theatre will show Big Trouble in Little China starring Kurt Russell this Friday night at seven. There is no charge to attend, but donations may be made. Refreshments will be availa...
Apr 21, 2022 Ilya Sedykh / CC
Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder delivers first State of City message
Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder began his first State of the City message on an optimistic note about interest in the city before outlining the major accomplishments of each city department. The Greater C...
Apr 21, 2022 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder delivers State of the City message Wednesday at Castle Ridge.
Salem Firemen report minor damage in Thursday morning fire in machine shed
Salem Fire Protection District officials say a fire started by a welder coming into contact with about a half gallon of spilled gasoline started a small fire in a machine shed. Firemen say the fire at...
Apr 21, 2022
Kinmundy Road between Xenia Iola Road and Oskaloosa Road to close April
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the closure of Kinmundy Road between Xenia Iola Road (County Road 6) and Oskaloosa Road/Sea Horse Drive will begin Monday, April 25. The pr...
Apr 21, 2022
