Category Archives: Local News
Salem woman arrested on drug charge by Centralia Police
A 42-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine after initially being picked up on an outstanding warrant. Angel Meadows of...
Jun 01, 2021
Close to 100 cannabis plants found when Centralia man being evicted from his home
A 67-year-old Centralia man has been charged with production of 50 to 200 cannabis plants when close to 100 plants were found at his home during an eviction. A Marion County Sheriff's Deputy had gone ...
Jun 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes bill that could shut down puppy mills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that some supporters believe could shut down so-called puppy mills. WGLT-FM reports that bill would allow pet shop owners to offer ...
Jun 01, 2021 Matt Turner / CC
Democrats push through 42-billion state budget
State lawmakers on party lines have approved a more than $42-billion state budget for the new fiscal year. Democrats who control both the house and senate pushed through the budget right at midnight t...
Jun 01, 2021 Matt Turner / CC
Hungry Hearts begins its fifth year in Salem on Wednesday
The Hungry Hearts program will return for the fifth year in Salem on Wednesday to provide lunchtime meals to students during the summer break from school. The Elk's Mike Hooe says the program is possi...
Jun 01, 2021 Meals being prepared for Hungry Hearts program at the Salem Community Center in 2019. File Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Vandalia man working on sign dies after falling 60 feet
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (AP) - A 41-year-old Vandalia man has died in a work-related fall in Metro-East. Madison County Coroner Stephen Nonn says the man was working on a hotel sign in Pontoon Beach when ...
May 31, 2021 Nathan / CC
Four teens injured in single-car wreck in Alma
A State Police Accident Reconstructionist has been called in to try and determine how a single-car wreck in Alma occurred that injured all four teenagers inside. Initial indications from emergency per...
May 31, 2021
Those at Salem Memorial Day Service asked to always remember
Salem Mayor Nic Farley told those gathered at the Salem American Legion for the Memorial Day Service Monday that this wasn't just a day off work, but a day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifi...
May 31, 2021 Salem Mayor Nic Farley delivers the Memorial Day address at the Salem American Legion. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Retired Navy Lieutenant gives keynote remarks at Centralia Memorial Day program
A retired Lieutenant of the U.S. Navy was the keynote speaker at Centralia's Memorial Day Service held Monday at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Reverend Sidney Davis, Junior memorialized departed comrades. ...
May 31, 2021 Three Volley Salute to honor those who died protecting our country. Photo by Tyler Perkins.
COVID-19 involved in 91st death in Clinton County during pandemic
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting another death in Clinton County from a person afflicted with COVID-19. The male in his 70s is the 91st death during the pandemic in Clinton County...
May 31, 2021
