Category Archives: Local News
State Police under fire for FOID Card and concealed carry license delays
The Illinois State Police is working to combat the backlog of FOID cards and concealed carry licenses that need to be processed. ISP has hired more workers and improved some systems, but State Police ...
Dec 10, 2020
Now is the time to sign up for monthly property tax payment program in Marion County
Marion County Treasurer Gary Purcell says enrollment is now underway for those who would like to pay their property taxes for tax year 2020 due in 2021 in nine monthly payments instead of the two lump...
Dec 10, 2020
Salem First Baptist Church to hold COVID-19 supply giveaway
The Salem First Baptist Church is holding a free giveaway on Saturday, December 19th, of supplies designed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The giveaway will be from 9:30 am until noon. Those...
Dec 10, 2020
Marion County hunters bag 1,472 deer during shotgun deer hunting season
Marion County hunters brought in 1,472 deer during the two shotgun deer hunting weekends this year. That’s two more than last year. 910 deer were taken during the first weekend and 562 in the se...
Dec 09, 2020
Marion County Board settles long overdue contract with Laborers Union
Retiring Marion County Circuit Clerk Ronda Yates is one of four leaving Marion County government receiving a plaque of appreciation from the Marion County Board Tuesday night. Board member Sharon Wood...
Dec 09, 2020
Centralia City Schools complete 1,500 Zoom sessions in November
The Centralia City Grade School Board was told Tuesday night the district hosted 1,500 Zoom sessions totaling almost 600,000 minutes during November. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Christine B...
Dec 09, 2020
Salem man arrested for burglary and theft
A 39-year-old Salem man was arrested for burglary and felony theft following an investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Eric DeWitt of Julia Drive is accused of a November 25th ...
Dec 09, 2020
No major injuries reported in two-vehicle crash on Route 37 at Walnut Hill Road
The occupants of both vehicles involved in a crash on Route 37 at the Walnut Hill Road refused hospital treatment late Tuesday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say the crash occurred ...
Dec 09, 2020
Salem Bryan Bennett Library to host Christmas event December 19th
The Bryan Bennett Library in Salem plans to bring Christmas cheer to area youngsters and young-at-heart with a drive-through event on Saturday, December 19th. Santa and his elves will greet passing vi...
Dec 09, 2020
Centralia City School Superintendent says district's tax rate will drop again
The Centralia City Grade School Board Tuesday night approved a tax levy that is eight-tenths of a percent higher than last year but will actually result in a two-cent drop in the district’s tax ...
Dec 09, 2020
