Category Archives: Local News
COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Salem this Saturday
The City of Salem is joining the Illinois Department of Public Health in hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Salem Family Aquatic C...
Oct 05, 2021
Marion County Health Department reports 81 new COVID-19 cases; 2 more deaths reported in Clinton County
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 81 new COVID-19 cases from Saturday through Tuesday. Health Department officials say 12 of those infected were fully vaccinated. 14 were of school age,...
Oct 05, 2021
Clay County State's Attorney says rural Edgewood man died from strangulation
Clay County State's Attorney Andrew Koester says an 80-year-old rural Edgewood man found dead in his home on September 26th died as a result of strangulation. Roger Courson was found deceased by famil...
Oct 05, 2021 Walter West and Christopher Gallatin.
Attorney General announces boost in efforts to fight online child exploitation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and law enforcement partners are boosting efforts to fight online child exploitation. The Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigates child...
Oct 05, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Carrier Mills man gets 50 years for Jefferson County 'road rage' shooting
A Jefferson County Judge has sentenced a 20-year-old Carrier Mills man to 50 years in prison for attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. A jury found Alonte Beachem guilty...
Oct 05, 2021
Salem City Council rejects sign on bonuses for police
The Salem City Council has voted down a plan to offer bonuses for new police officers. Police Chief Sean Reynolds had proposed a bonus of $2,500 to an officer hired off the eligibility list and a bonu...
Oct 05, 2021
Sandoval Police investigate burglary at the Mine Shack
Sandoval Police are investigating a burglary that is believed to have occurred early Monday morning at the Mine Shack at 405 South Mine Street. Police Chief Joe Lyons says forced entry was made throug...
Oct 05, 2021
Abandoned home burns in rural Iuka
Iuka Firemen were joined by Orchardville Firemen in putting out a fire that destroyed an abandoned home southeast of Iuka Monday afternoon. Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says the roof had already fallen...
Oct 05, 2021 Iuka Fire Station
Drug and weapon charges filed after Salem traffic stop
Two men who were allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine following a weekend traffic stop by Salem Police were formally charged in Marion County Court on Monday. 45-year-old Michael Allison o...
Oct 05, 2021
Salem City Council gives final approval to boat dock ordinance
The Salem City Council Monday night gave final approval to an ordinance that will allow boat docks on the Salem Reservoir to remain and be upgraded. City Manager Rex Barbee says the city gets some con...
Oct 05, 2021
