Category Archives: Local News
Sandoval Village Board awards contract for construction of new water tower
The Sandoval Village Board has approved a $1.2-million bid for the construction of a new water tower. Mayor Pam Gelsinger says the rising cost of steel increased the cost from the estimated cost of $8...
Jul 21, 2021
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Cisne man for possession of a controlled substance after allegedly finding him parked in the Nature Trail afterhours. Joshua Beck was taken to the Marion County Jai...
Jul 21, 2021
Marion County Board passes ordinance to fine those with excessive dogs running at large complaints
The Marion County Board has passed an ordinance to fine residents in rural parts of the county for excessive complaints of dogs running at large. The vote came after State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth told...
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Salem High School Board moves forward with $10-million renovation project
The Salem Community High School Board took another step forward on a $10-million renovation project next summer. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the resolution to issue new working cash bonds is...
Jul 20, 2021
Salem City Council to seek proposals for company to handle bond refinancing
The Salem City Council Monday night instructed Finance Director Kellie Barrow to seek proposals for bond counsel to represent the city in the refinancing of bonds on the Aquatic Center and Waste Water...
Jul 20, 2021
Centralia Police break up a burglary in progress
Centralia Police arrested a 37-year-old Centralia man when breaking a burglary in progress early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Greg Dodson says Joshua Boyce of Condit Street was found hiding in the bu...
Jul 20, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Salem Police have arrested a 23-year-old Hailey Sarchet of North 1625th Street in St. Peter for manufacture or delivery of 30 to 500 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of a firearm. She was tak...
Jul 20, 2021
Salem High School Board approves Return to Learn Plan
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night approved its Return to Learn Plan. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says school will return to full day five days a week with remote learning only fo...
Jul 20, 2021
Illinois college boards suggest schools require vaccination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Two state agencies overseeing higher education in Illinois are encouraging colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall...
Jul 20, 2021
Illinois Governor Pritzker announces 2022 re-election bid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' governor is running for re-election. J.B. Pritzker, who spent the last 18 months leading the state through one of the more treacherous health crises in history, anno...
Jul 19, 2021
