Category Archives: Local News
Little Egypt Festival announces Grand Marshall and Theme
The Grand Marshals and theme has been announced for the 50th Annual Little Egypt Festival that will take place the first Saturday in October. Parade Chair Troy Cannon says both will honor the festival...
Jul 19, 2021 Little Egypt Festival Parade Chair Troy Cannon (left) along with (left-right) Grand Marshals Frank Richards and Jeannine Richards, Children's Activity Chair Kelley Predium, and General Chair Jay Henke. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Grade School explains face covering policy to start school year
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says they are ready to start the school year with all students attending a full-day five days a week. She is pleased with the additional latitude bei...
Jul 19, 2021
One taken to hospital following North Hotze Road crash
A 59-year-old Salem woman was taken to Salem Township Hospital for treatment following a single vehicle crash on North Hotze Road north of Boone Street northwest of Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Depu...
Jul 19, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, July 19th, 2021
A 37-year-old Sandoval man was taken to the Marion County Jail on Sunday after being arrested for violation of an order of protection. Gerald Murphy of South Oak was arrested by Centralia Police.
Jul 19, 2021
Busy first two days for Salem's new History Museum
The Chairman of the Salem Historical Commission says the reaction has been good to the city's first historical museum that officially opened its doors on Friday. Luke Purcell says the ribbon cutting t...
Jul 18, 2021 Those involved in getting the Salem Historical Museum open gather for a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon to officially open the doors.
Two arrested when allegedly found in possession of drugs during warrant arrests
Salem Police arrested a Glen Carbon man on both possession of methamphetamine and an outstanding Effingham County felony warrant after learning he was at a west-side motel. After Sean Polacek was take...
Jul 18, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Crash into Salem Bowl leads to DUI arrest
A 34-year-old Salem man was arrested by Salem Police for alleged driving under the influence after his car ran into the Salem Bowl building on East Main Street. Police say Dirk Eblin of Bason Road tol...
Jul 18, 2021
Police Beat for Sunday, July 18th, 2021
A 24-year-old Taylorville man has been transported back to the Marion County Jail from Christian County where he was arrested on a Marion County misdemeanor warrant for illegal possession of ammunitio...
Jul 18, 2021
Four Southeastern Illinois teens facing deer torturing and poaching charges
PRINCETON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana prosecutors have charged four juveniles from southeastern Illinois with allegedly torturing and poaching more than 20 wild deer in the two states. After an investigation...
Jul 18, 2021
Rural Kell man arrested for Coach's Corner burglary
A 34-year-old rural Kell man has been arrested by Salem Police for the burglary and criminal damage to the Coaches Corner on West Main Street last month. Salem Police say video from the damaged video ...
Jul 17, 2021
