Category Archives: Local News
15th District's new Congresswoman to join those contesting some Electoral College results
The 15th District’s new Congresswoman will be among those joining the supporters of President Donald Trump in objecting to the Electoral College results of certain states. Mary Miller says she w...
Jan 05, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller
Marion County Health Department signing up those in Group Phase 1A for COVID-19 vaccinations
The Marion County Health Department has begun vaccinating health care workers in what is being called Group Phase 1A. According to the State of Illinois Vaccination Plan, the following are included in...
Jan 05, 2021
Salem Police end year with two deaths that could turn into homicides
The Salem Police Department has ended 2020 with two open cases that could lead to homicide charges. Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds says one death involves an infant and the other started as an Emerg...
Jan 05, 2021 Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds
Wamac delivers ultimatum to Charter: No more contracts without promised service expansion
The Wamac City Council is frustrated with Charter communications and is delivering the large cable operator an ultimatum. No more franchise extensions without long-promised expansion of service to tho...
Jan 05, 2021
Salem City Council finalizes changes in food truck ordinance
The Salem City Council Monday night gave final approval to changes in the ordinance governing the growing number of food trucks in the city. The changes were made to create a uniform set of rules for ...
Jan 05, 2021
Salem Mayoral candidate questions location of new soccer complex
Salem Mayoral candidate Brock Waggoner doesn’t like the location of the proposed soccer field complex at West Main and Selmaville Road and is calling for the city to hold meetings for public inp...
Jan 05, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
A 25-year-old Mt. Vernon man was arrested on weapons and cannabis charges following a traffic stop by Salem Police Monday night. Dominique Robinson of Castleton Street is being held in the Marion Coun...
Jan 05, 2021
Most popular baby names last year? Here's the score from St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese has announced the most popular names of babies born at the hospital during 2020. Topping the list of boys names is Maverick. At the top of the girls list is ...
Jan 04, 2021
Marion County reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases over long holiday weekend
Only 11 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths were reported to the Marion County Health Department over the past four days beginning with New Year’s Day. The health department reports none...
Jan 04, 2021
State senator who crafted school reform legislation quitting to join Illinois governor's staff
BUNKER HILL, Ill. (AP) - Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of Bunker Hill says he is resigning later this month to become an adviser to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Manar said Monday he will step down ...
Jan 04, 2021
