Category Archives: Local News
Salem woman injured in crash blamed on slick road conditions
An 18-year-old Salem woman was injured in a one-car crash blamed on slick road condition Wednesday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Kaidyn Predium of East Park Street was traveling sout...
Feb 03, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrest Sandoval man wanted for high-speed chase
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 42-year-old Sandoval man wanted in connection with a January 24th high-speed chase. Brian Hartnell of Florida Street was taken into custody Wednesday a...
Feb 03, 2022
Centralia woman arrested for aggravated battery to a nurse
A 26-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for aggravated battery to a nurse in connection with an incident on Wednesday at the Behavioral Health Department of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. Cen...
Feb 03, 2022
Centralia man faces multiple charges after domestic dispute
Centralia Police have arrested a 27-year-old Centralia man on multiple charges following a December 29th incident at a home on Maulding Drive. Ethan Futhey of Nelms Street is being held in the Marion ...
Feb 03, 2022
Police Beat for Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
A 26-year-old Centralia man has been charged with violation of bail bond after allegedly returning to the scene of an earlier domestic battery. Centralia Police say Cornell Hannah of West 7th had repo...
Feb 03, 2022
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
CHICAGO (AP) - The former Chicago police officer who was convicted in the shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence. J...
Feb 03, 2022 Steve Mays / CC
Blithe Spirit to come alive on stage at Salem Theatre this weekend
A second opening night for Blithe Spirit has been canceled for Thursday night due to snow, but the Salem Theatre hopes the bad luck will end allowing shows on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday aft...
Feb 03, 2022 Cast of Blithe Spirit during a séance that yields unintended results. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Governor introduces Illinois Family Relief Plan as part of proposed state budget
Governor JB Pritzker's robust budget proposal for the next fiscal year aims to provide tax relief to Illinoisans and solidify the state's financial footing. The Governor is proposing the Illinois Fami...
Feb 02, 2022 Governor present Budget and State of the State Address at Old State Capitol.
Greater Salem Area Foundation seeks nominations for Evening of Honors
The Greater Salem Area Foundation has announced the Evening of Honors will return this year. The foundation is now seeking nominations for the annual Evening of Honors banquet to be held Thursday, Mar...
Feb 02, 2022
Centralia man faces four new charges following series of December incidents
Bond was set at $5,000 for a 26-year-old Centralia man who has been charged in Marion County Court with two counts of battery following one incident and domestic battery and interfering with the repor...
Feb 02, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
