Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, May 6th, 2021
A 26-year-old Odin woman was arrested by Salem Police on drug charges following a late Wednesday night traffic stop. Mikayla Rowcliff of DeWolf Street was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged p...
May 06, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Construction begins on $33-million new electric substation in Louisville
Ameren Illinois has announced work is getting underway on a new electric substation in Louisville. The $33-million project is designed to enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load capac...
May 06, 2021 Robert Claypool / CC
Salem woman faces multiple tickets following hit and run crash
A 42-year-old Salem woman faces multiple tickets following a hit and run accident on the south side of Salem late Tuesday night. Salem Police say Maria Massaro of South Washington allegedly struck a c...
May 05, 2021
Group gathers on Sweney Corner for Cinco de Mayo concert
A small crowd gathered at Sweney Corner in downtown Salem Wednesday afternoon for an outdoor concert to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The nine-piece Little Egypt Brass Band performed traditional Latin Musi...
May 05, 2021 The nine piece Little Egypt Brass Band entertains a crowd Wednesday afternoon with a Cinco de Mayo themed concert. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Six long-term care COVID-19 cases in Marion County are Asymptomatic
Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says all six of the long-term care residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 this week are asymptomatic and not outwardly suffering f...
May 05, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
Police Beat for Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Centralia Police have arrested a 56-year-old Centralia resident for violation of an order of protection. Lana Peerbolte of South Cherry was taken to the Marion County Jail. Two others were arrested fo...
May 05, 2021
Odin School gets new principal
The Special Education Coordinator Administrator at North Clay Unit School District will be the Odin School Principal next school year. Kimberly Briggs will replace Sam Alli, who has been promoted to S...
May 05, 2021
Iuka School Principal/Superintendent announces resignation
The Principal and Superintendent of the Iuka Grade School has announced his resignation effective June 30th. In a letter to parents, families and the Iuka Grade School community, John Consolino says h...
May 05, 2021 New Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools John Consolino.
Marion County Sheriff resigning June 30th
Marion County Sheriff Rich Stevenson is resigning June 30th. In a letter to Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith, Stevenson blames the new police reform laws. He also recommends Lieutenant Andy Gard...
May 05, 2021 Marion County Sheriff Rich Stevenson (left) and Lieutenant Andy Garden (right).
Cinco De Mayo band performance planned Wednesday afternoon on Sweeney Corner
The nine-piece Little Egypt Brass Band will perform on Sweeney Corner in downtown Salem Wednesday afternoon in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. The performance of traditional Latin music will be from thr...
May 05, 2021 Bernard Spragg. NZ
