Category Archives: Local News
Salem High School building class builds porch and ramp for disabled Vietnam Vet
Those involved in the Mission Salem Project of installing a new porch and ramp at rural Salem home. Left to Right: William East from Mission Salem, Kevin Braddy SCHS Building Trades Instructor, Tyler ...
Apr 09, 2021 Mission Salem members pose with SCHS students who worked together on a ramp project in 2021. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Aquatic Center set to open Memorial Day Weekend
The Salem Aquatic Center will open on schedule Memorial Day weekend. That’s the word from Salem City Officials as they make preparations for the pool opening. Public Works Director Annette Brush...
Apr 09, 2021
U of I expert says this should be a good mushroom season
A University of Illinois Extension expert always loves to preview the mushroom hunting season. Forestry Specialist Chris Evans says it's a great tradition in the spring to search out mushrooms. “...
Apr 09, 2021
Salem man pleads guilty to meth charge; weapons charge dropped
A 43-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty to a possession of methamphetamine charge as part of a plea agreement that saw unlawful possession of weapon and criminal damage to property charges dropped....
Apr 09, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, April 9th, 2021
A 21-year-old Salem woman has been taken to the Marion County Jail for possession of methamphetamine and two outstanding felony failure to appear in court warrants. Danielle Campbell of East Main was ...
Apr 09, 2021
Sandoval woman sentenced to six years in prison after probation revoked
A 24-year-old Sandoval woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after her sex offender probation was revoked on two convictions. Dallas Holt received the six-year prison term in both cases and ...
Apr 08, 2021
Beckemeyer man killed in head-on crash on northside of Carlyle
State Police say a 29-year-old Beckemeyer man was killed in a head-on crash Wednesday night on new US 50 west of Illinois Route 127 on the north side of Carlyle. The victim is identified as Aaron Wilc...
Apr 08, 2021
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
