Category Archives: Local News
96 graduate from Franklin Park Middle School
A number of special awards were presented to the 96 graduates of Franklin Park Middle School on Tuesday night.
May 21, 2025 Franklin Park graduates sit during Tuesday night's ceremony. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Four arrested, five more being sought in attacks in Bryan Memorial Park and along Roddy Road
Salem Police say they have now made four arrests and are looking for five more teens in connection with a recent attack in Bryan Memorial Park and an earlier incident along Roddy Road. 18-year-old Tyr...
May 21, 2025 Derek Murley
Iuka man gets three-year prison term on meth charges
A 25-year-old Iuka man has been sentenced to three years in prison on two separate possession of methamphetamine charges. Drayvon Brown of River Road was arrested the first time January 15th and the s...
May 21, 2025 Drayvon Brown
New Sandoval mayor takes office
Mike Gelsinger was sworn in as the new mayor of Sandoval at Tuesday night's village board meeting, taking the position previously held by his mother, Pam Gelsinger. Mike said that as mayor, he hopes t...
May 21, 2025 Sandoval mayor Mike Gelsinger with his mother, former mayor Pam Gelsinger. Photo by Austin Williams.
Tornado Damage in St. Louis is estimated to be over $1.6 Billion in Property Damage
The EF3 tornado that struck St. Louis was estimated to have damaged 5,000 buildings, and the damages will exceed $1.6 billion. It was reported that 5 individuals died from the tragedy and 38 were inju...
May 20, 2025 Debris is seen after a severe storm moved through Friday, May 16, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Crop Update on Corn, Soybeans, and Winter Wheat
The weekly crop update details have been announced. There were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 18, 2025. Statewide, the average temperature was 67.4 degrees, 4.6 degrees above n...
May 20, 2025
Emergency Tele Communicators were recognized for their years of service and commitment to public safety.
At the May 14th Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) meeting, Marion County 911 proudly recognized five dedicated tele communicators for reaching milestone Anniversaries in maintaining their Emerge...
May 20, 2025
Salem Community High School prepares for $3 million summer improvement project
It will be another busy summer for construction work at Salem Community High School. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says more than three million dollars in improvements are planned as soon as school...
May 20, 2025
Salem City Council approves Airport Road resurfacing and new city hall roof
The Salem City Council moved forward on several major projects Monday night, including Airport Road resurfacing and a new roof on City Hall. The council agreed to allow $360,000 in motor fuel tax fund...
May 20, 2025 Salem Patrolman Grant Green is sworn in as the Department's new sergeant. Mayor Nic Farley gave the oath of office while his wife Tricia holds the Bible and his son Riggs looks on. Green has been on the force for five years.
KC Board approves purchase of scoreboard for new gymnasium
By Steven Stilt With construction of a new on-campus gymnasium slated to wrap up later this year, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on Monday night approved the purchase of a scoreboard for the ...
May 20, 2025 The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees discusses an agenda item during Monday's meeting at the Vandalia Education Center. Photo by Steven Stilt.
