Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Board to consider fines for dogs running at large
The Marion County Board's Community Relations Committee will present an ordinance to the full county board Tuesday night to fine those who allow their dogs to become a nuisance and run at large on oth...
May 06, 2021
Centralia expects $120,000 in 2nd round of Local CURE Small Business Relief Fund Grants
The City of Centralia has announced another $120,000 in direct payments to small businesses within the city limits will be available through the 2nd round of the Local CURE Grant. The program is desig...
May 06, 2021
Salem man arrested for DUI following non-injury crash
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 31-year-old Salem man for driving under the influence following a non-injury crash in rural Alma. Jerel Wisecup of East Bennett allegedly ran off the road n...
May 06, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, May 6th, 2021
A 26-year-old Odin woman was arrested by Salem Police on drug charges following a late Wednesday night traffic stop. Mikayla Rowcliff of DeWolf Street was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged p...
May 06, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Construction begins on $33-million new electric substation in Louisville
Ameren Illinois has announced work is getting underway on a new electric substation in Louisville. The $33-million project is designed to enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load capac...
May 06, 2021 Robert Claypool / CC
Salem woman faces multiple tickets following hit and run crash
A 42-year-old Salem woman faces multiple tickets following a hit and run accident on the south side of Salem late Tuesday night. Salem Police say Maria Massaro of South Washington allegedly struck a c...
May 05, 2021
Group gathers on Sweney Corner for Cinco de Mayo concert
A small crowd gathered at Sweney Corner in downtown Salem Wednesday afternoon for an outdoor concert to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The nine-piece Little Egypt Brass Band performed traditional Latin Musi...
May 05, 2021 The nine piece Little Egypt Brass Band entertains a crowd Wednesday afternoon with a Cinco de Mayo themed concert. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Six long-term care COVID-19 cases in Marion County are Asymptomatic
Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says all six of the long-term care residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 this week are asymptomatic and not outwardly suffering f...
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Police Beat for Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Centralia Police have arrested a 56-year-old Centralia resident for violation of an order of protection. Lana Peerbolte of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail. Two others were arrested fo...
May 05, 2021
Odin School gets new principal
The Special Education Coordinator Administrator at North Clay Unit School District will be the Odin School Principal next school year. Kimberly Briggs will replace Sam Alli, who has been promoted to S...
May 05, 2021
