Category Archives: Local News
Marion County records 120th COVID related death
The Marion County Health Department is reporting its 120th COVID-19 related death. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says the male in his 60s had been hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms,...
Jun 08, 2021 Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash
Ameren outage in Alma tied to tree falling into main three-phase power line
Ameren Illinois officials say a tree trimming operation in Kinmundy late Tuesday morning turned into a repair project when a tree was found fallen into a main three-phase power line that runs from Kin...
Jun 08, 2021 A tree that had partially fallen into a power line causes Alma to lose power for repairs. Ameren photo.
Body found at demolition site of landmark Southern Illinois motel
MARION, Ill. (AP) - Police say a body has been found at the site of a demolished motel in southern Illinois. The discovery was made at the Motel Marion property in Marion. State and local police are i...
Jun 08, 2021
Salem City Council raises water and sewer rates 25-percent
The Salem City Council has voted to raise water and sewer rates by 25-percent beginning August 1st. The increase will mean a $12.42 a month increase to the average customer. The council was told a 40-...
Jun 08, 2021
Driver of vehicle ran off I-57 in Jefferson County crashes in wooded area
A 61-year-old Springfield, Illinois woman was injured when her car was run off northbound Interstate 57 by a vehicle merging into her lane of travel near milepost 88 south of Mt. Vernon in Jefferson C...
Jun 08, 2021
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.
