Category Archives: Local News
Salem and Odin Firemen both fight windblown brush fires (updated 8:45 Thursday morning)
Both the Salem and Odin Fire Departments fought separate brush fires that were spread by the wind and extremely dry conditions. Salem Firemen were called to the Nancy Sattertwite-Bauerle property at 2...
Jun 23, 2021 Odin Firemen wrap up putting out a grass fire that spread to just under an acre of ground Wednesday afternoon in the Royal Lakes area south of Odin.
Bond set at $100,000 for Salem man charged with armed robbery
Bond has been set at $100,000 for a 37-year-old Salem man charged with the late Saturday night armed robbery of Biggie's Convenience Store at Route 161 and I-57. Jarid Walker of Indiana Street was als...
Jun 23, 2021
Centralia man arrested on federal charge of Maintaining a Drug Involved Premise
A 53-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police Wednesday on a federal arrest warrant for maintaining a drug-involved premise. John Fodero is the occupant of a home at 611 East 7th w...
Jun 23, 2021 The home occupied by John Fodero at 611 East 7th that was the scene of a February drug bust where five were arrested.
Centralia area churches to start Picnic in the Park Program Wednesday night
A new group is starting a new free family-oriented program in Centralia this Wednesday night. Parenting with a Purpose plans to hold Picnic in the Park the next four Wednesdays at Pavilion #10 in Fair...
Jun 23, 2021 Drew Coffman / CC
DuQuoin Box Office Open for sale of tickets to grandstand performances
DuQuoin, IL - The DuQuoin State Fair Box Office is now open for in-person grandstand ticket purchases from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available to purchase online using www.ticket...
Jun 23, 2021 jenniferlinneaphotography / CC
One person injured in two vehicle crash at Lincoln and Noleman in Centralia
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash at Lincoln and Noleman Street in Centralia Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate a van driven by 74-year-old Cherry Neff of North Marion in Central ...
Jun 23, 2021
Centralia Veterans 4th of July Parade time changed
The Centralia Veterans 4th of July Parade will start later than usual this year because the 4th falls on a Sunday. The parade is now set to step off at two pm, instead of the normal ten am start, this...
Jun 23, 2021 Cristian RamÃrez / CC
Salem man sentenced to four years in prison
A 29-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to four years in prison after entering guilty pleas in both Marion and Jefferson County Courts. Jakob Jones of West Warmoth was sentenced to three years in p...
Jun 23, 2021
Kinmundy woman pleads guilty to possession of controlled substance charge
A 20-year-old Kinmundy woman has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a possession of controlled substance charge. Katlin Hollinshead of East 5th was sentenced to two years first offender probatio...
Jun 23, 2021 Brian Turner / CC
Salem High School to honor three top levels of graduates in future years
The valedictorian and salutatorian are gone from future graduating classes of Salem Community High School as the district creates three top level of graduates. The plan was placed into the student han...
Jun 23, 2021 The Salem Community High School Class of 2021 during Sunday afternoon graduation activities.
