Category Archives: Local News
No serious injuries in two-vehicle crash at Route 161 and Route 37
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say there were no serious injuries Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at Route 161 and Route 37 south of Salem. Reports indicate a northbound car driven ...
Apr 08, 2021
Kell Fire Department prepares for purchase of new pumper-tanker
Kell Fire Chief Lonnie McDaneld says it was a happy day Wednesday as voters in the Kell Fire Protection District approved a $600,000 bond issue to allow for purchase of a new pumper tanker truck. McDa...
Apr 08, 2021
This is Homecoming Week at Salem Community High School
Homecoming week is underway this week at Salem Community High School with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen set to take place at half-time of Friday night’s football game. The homeco...
Apr 08, 2021
Salem plans numerous improvement projects in next year's budget
The City of Salem’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning May first includes a number of street, sidewalk, waterline, and natural gas line replacement projects. Public Works Director Ann...
Apr 08, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, April 8th, 2021
A 52-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies for violation of the sex offender act. Christopher Phillips of England Road was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 2...
Apr 08, 2021
Sandoval and Odin Firemen kept busy by Tuesday fires
Odin Firemen fight a grass fire on Tuesday. Two fires in the district never endangered any structures. Sandoval firemen say an outbuilding was fully involved in flames and had already collapsed when t...
Apr 07, 2021
Farina man injured in four-wheeler crash in northeast Marion County
A 53-year-old Farina man was airlifted from the scene of a four-wheeler crash in northeast Marion County late Tuesday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say Vincent Casseday of North Po...
Apr 07, 2021
Salem man arrested on drug and possession of stolen vehicle charges
A 21-year-old Salem man was arrested at his home on Tuesday after a vehicle allegedly stolen in Fayette County was found sitting outside. Donald Fairchild of West Warmoth was taken to the Marion Count...
Apr 07, 2021
Huey woman charged with felony drug offense
A 35-year-old Huey woman has been released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond after being formally charged in Marion County Court with possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. JoAnna He...
Apr 07, 2021
Harris: Vaccinated can be 'role models' for friends, family
CHICAGO (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as "role models" for family and friends who may be reluctant ...
Apr 07, 2021
