Category Archives: Local News
State health officials worry about new COVID variant
As the state continues to work to vaccinate more people against COVID-19 a new variant is worrying those in public health. The Delta variant is proving to be more contagious than past versions of COVI...
Jun 22, 2021
Salem Police investigating burglary to former Warfield Beeson building
The Salem Police Department is investigating a burglary to the former Warfield Beeson building at 714 West Main. Police report entry was made to the rear portion of the building by forcing open a wind...
Jun 22, 2021
Still no decision on Central City employee with complaint lodged against him
The Central City Board went back into closed session Monday night on a complaint lodged against an employee and once again came out without a decision. Mayor Ken Buchanan says three board members were...
Jun 22, 2021 Central City Village Board (file photo).
Salem High School Board receives updates on summer projects
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night received an update on summer improvement projects. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering announced the nine old poles and lighting at the football field h...
Jun 22, 2021 Two of the four new football lights installed at the Salem High School Football Field. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
Salem Police arrested two persons when spotting a male they knew was wanted on a warrant getting into a car at the Caseys General Store on South Broadway. 31-year-old Jerrad Middleton of England Road ...
Jun 22, 2021
Bodies of 2 brothers pulled from Ohio River
WICKLIFFE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say the bodies of two brothers who had apparently been boating have been pulled from the Ohio River. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources sai...
Jun 22, 2021 Don O'Brien / CC
U of Illinois requiring vaccination for on-campus students
URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois is requiring students attending classes in person this fall to be vaccinated against COVID-19. University President Tim Killeen says in an email that the...
Jun 22, 2021 Epjt Tours
Weather Service: Suburban Chicago tornado had 140 mph winds
CHICAGO (AP) - The National Weather Service says a tornado that swept through Chicago's western suburbs, damaging more than 100 homes and injuring several people, was packing 140 mph winds when it hit...
Jun 22, 2021 Aiko, Thomas & Juliette+Isaac / CC
Clinton County has new Sheriff
The long stalemate over the appointment of a new sheriff in Clinton County is over. The Clinton County Board Monday night unanimously named Acting Chief Deputy Dan Travous to complete the term of form...
Jun 22, 2021 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.
Salem City Council indefinitely tables sale of Edith Kell Park
The Salem City Council Monday night decided not to move forward on the sale of Edith Kell Park on the city's south side. The decision came after a neighbor complained how a proposed mobile home park b...
Jun 22, 2021 The first new equipment installed as part of the major improvements to Bryan Memorial Park is a fitness station along the walking trail. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
