Category Archives: Local News
Salem Elks award $2,500 in National Foundation Gratitude Grants
Mission Salem received a $1,000 grant. Left to right: Bob Lafenhagen, Leon Chapman, Randy Donoho, Mike Hooe Three organizations are receiving money from the Salem Elks through the Elks National Founda...
Dec 29, 2020
Salem Library receives $4,900 Back to Books Grant
Bryan-Bennett Library was awarded a $4,900 Back to Books Grant from the Illinois State Library through its Library Services and Technology Act program. The money will be used to purchase additional ti...
Dec 29, 2020
Marion County Board Chair remembers long time ESDA Coordinator
Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith is remembering the long time Coordinator of the Marion County ESDA as a wonderful and caring man who loved his community. Donnie Brooks passed away on Christmas ...
Dec 29, 2020
Fire heavily damages Wamac home
Centralia Fire Protection District Firefighters fight a fire that heavily damaged a home at 731 James Street in Wamac. A Wamac home was heavily damaged by fire Monday night. Two occupants were at home...
Dec 29, 2020
Two face unlawful restraint and other charges following weekend arrests
Sean Polacek and Justin Patten – Marion County Jail Photos Two men involved in separate altercations were formally charged with felony offenses in Marion County Court on Monday. Bond was set at ...
Dec 29, 2020
Three formally charged in Marion County Court with burglary broken up in progress in rural Iuka
Three people stopped in a vehicle when allegedly leaving the scene of a burglary that was broken up in progress were formally charged in Marion County Court on Monday. 39-year-old Christopher Brown of...
Dec 29, 2020
Hospital disturbance leads to arrest of Salem woman for aggravated battery to a police officer
A 48-year-old Salem woman was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer following an altercation in the Salem Township Hospital Emergency Room on Monday. Salem Police say they were initially...
Dec 29, 2020
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of a stolen vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle, and on an outstanding Marion County DUI failure to appear warrant. Derec...
Dec 29, 2020
Stricter Odometer laws take effect January 1st
Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White’s office is reminding auto dealers and the public about stricter odometer laws taking effect January first. Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haup sa...
Dec 29, 2020
Judge rules against pot grower applicants seeking licenses
CHICAGO (AP) - An effort by the Illinois Craft Cannabis Association to force Gov. J.B. Pritzker to award grower licenses was rebuffed by a Cook County judge. By law, 40 grower licenses were to be issu...
Dec 29, 2020
