Category Archives: Local News
Bond set at $150,000 for Central City man charged with two Class X drug crimes
Bond was set at $150,000 in Marion County Court on Monday for a 62-year-old Salem man charged with two Class X felony drug offenses. Olen Meadows of North Harrison was charged with possession of 400 t...
Jun 07, 2021
Marion County reports six new COVID-19 cases; Washington County now has 0 active cases
The Marion County Health Department is reporting six new COVID-19 cases over the weekend and Monday. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says none of the new cases are in long-term care res...
Jun 07, 2021 Nik Anderson / CC
Ten to vie for 2021 Miss Marion County Fair Queen title
Ten candidate will be vying for the title of 2021 Miss Marion County Fair. The contestants are: Maggie Telford of Salem, Kenadi Schwartz of Walnut Hill, Katlyn Hilmes of Alma, Sara Timm of Iuka, Ryley...
Jun 07, 2021 From left to right: Maggie Telford, Kenadi Schwartz, Katlyn Hilmes, Sara Timm, 2019 Miss Marion County – Grace Beavin, Ryley Hammond, Jasmin Tarlton, Brylee Dukes, Makaela Draege, and Ciara Cain
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More than two pounds of meth seized in traffic stop in Salem
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports more than two pounds of methamphetamine was seized in an early Sunday morning traffic stop in Salem. The driver, 62-year-old Olen Meadows of South Colleg...
Jun 07, 2021 Olen Meadows (left) and Jolee Graham (right).
Salem man faces multiple charges after firing BB gun at deputy responding to domestic call
A 30-year-old rural Kell man is in custody after allegedly firing a BB gun or air soft gun at a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy responding to a domestic call for help. Joshua Wesselman of Foxville Road...
Jun 07, 2021
Salem City Council to consider water and sewer rate increase
The Salem City Council Monday night will begin a discussion on how to phase in a needed water and sewer rate increase to stem a more than $300,000 a year loss in operations alone. The council was made...
Jun 07, 2021
Salem man leads Marion County Sheriff's Deputy on high speed chase
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 34-year-old Salem man for aggravated fleeing and eluding and driving on a revoked or suspended license after leading them on a Sunday night chase ...
Jun 07, 2021
Another COVID side effect: Many kids head to summer school
As the second school year disrupted by the pandemic winds down, summer school plans are taking shape around the country. An influx of federal funding included in COVID-19 rescue legislation is letting...
Jun 07, 2021 Mauricio Apablaza / CC
While states restrict voting, Illinois would expand access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers approved election changes before adjournment last month, but many continue or expand existing practices or those put in place last year to deal with the COV...
Jun 07, 2021 Ken Jones / CC
8 wounded Sunday among 38 shot in Chicago weekend violence
CHICAGO (AP) - Eight people standing on a Chicago street corner were wounded when occupants of a passing vehicle opened fire on them. Police officials say the shooting occurred early Sunday in the Sou...
Jun 07, 2021 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
