Category Archives: Local News
Spring session of legislature wraps up with passage of budget
The State Legislature wrapped up its spring session early Saturday morning with the passage of a state budget that includes more than $1.8-billion in tax relief. Some of the provisions are temporary, ...
Apr 9, 2022 Matt Turner / CC
State lawmakers pass bill to try and curb catalytic converter thefts
State lawmakers are working to address the increase in catalytic converter thefts in Illinois. Chicago State Representative LaShawn Ford says the legislature passed a bill requiring metal dealers to k...
Apr 9, 2022 Oak Ridge National Laboratory / CC
Barn destroyed by fire in Opdyke
A barn was destroyed by fire in the Opdyke area of Jefferson County late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Jefferson County Fire Protection District firefighters say the fire was on the Relda O...
Apr 9, 2022
Police Beat for Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Salem Police have arrested a 24-year-old Troy, Missouri woman for possession of under five grams of methamphetamine and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Jessica Bornhop initially came into contact...
Apr 9, 2022
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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2022 Tony Alter / CC
