Category Archives: Local News
Nashville, Illinois man's body found in gas tanker hauled by truck
BUCKLEY, Ill. (AP) - Police in a Northern Illinois community say a Nashville Illinois man's body was found inside a tanker filled with gas after two truck drivers noticed the fuel was not flowing smoo...
Jun 08, 2021 Jason Lawrence / CC
Centralia woman arrested for arson
A 28-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for arson following a late night fire at a Centralia home. Centralia firefighters say Krystyne Kelley of 814 North Cherry allegedly set a pile of papers...
Jun 08, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
A 23-year-old Salem man has been arrested for aggravated domestic battery. Salem Police say Edward Kinney of Salem Mobile Home Park was allegedly involved in an altercation with an 11-year-old juvenil...
Jun 08, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem City Council approves two emergency utility repairs
The Salem City Council has given their approval to two emergency utility issues. The council authorized an estimated $50,000 repair project for a small leak in the high pressure natural gas feeder lin...
Jun 08, 2021 Salem Assistant Public Works Director Cory Purintun.
Doctors Nursing and Rehab raises $5,000 for Alzhiemer's
Doctor's Nursing and Rehab announced Monday they raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association through a golf tournament last month. Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski is appreciative of the 2...
Jun 08, 2021 Check presentation: (left to right) Lead LPN Liz Logue, Kristy McCarty of Doctors, Alzheimer Association Illinois Walk Manager Tina Henson, Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski, and Doctor's Administrator Tony Greene.
Salem Emergency Management Agency to be able to seek recertification
Salem Mayor Rex Barbee says the Salem Emergency Management Agency has now been invited to submit an application for recertification. The announcement came at Monday night's city council meeting. Barbe...
Jun 08, 2021 Salem EMS vehicles (courtesy of Salem EMS Facebook page)
Irvington Grade School Honor Roll
Here is the 4th Quarter High Honor/Honor Roll list for Rivington Grade School. High Honors 4th Quarter: 5th Grade - Marissa Bowen, Kandi Jarnigan, Brooke Kazuszek. 6th Grade - Madisyn Jenstch 7...
Jun 08, 2021
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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