Category Archives: Local News
Salem Township Hospital Golf Gayla Raises $25,600
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gala had another successful year on Friday despite a constant light rain for much of the afternoon. Foundation Chair Myron Lloyd has the results: "This year...
Jun 08, 2025 The winning team in the 2025 Salem Township Hospital Foundation Golf Gayla. Left to right: team members Scott and Marla Tolliver, sponsors Chariya and Dr. Preacha Tawjareon, and team member Joe Tolliver. (not pictured Josh Sapp)
Two people helped from flooded car on South Hotze Road
Brief heavy rains Friday night resulted in the flooding of South Hotze Road south of US 50 and before the railroad crossing. Salem Police say two occupants were in the vehicle when they drove into the...
Jun 07, 2025
Police Beat for Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Four people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Friday, all wanted on outstanding warrants. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 41-year-old Mathew Edwards of Marion Street in Walnut Hill on ...
Jun 07, 2025
Centralia man charged with two weapons violations
A 19-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court Friday with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Erion Jackson of East Kell was charged in Marion County Court ...
Jun 07, 2025
Three hurt in I-57 Crash between Kinmundy and Farina
All three occupants of a vehicle were hurt when it left northbound I-57 between Kinmundy and Farina late Thursday night and overturned. State Police say the three were taken to local hospitals for tre...
Jun 06, 2025
ISP backs bill expanding its mission to investigate internet crimes against children
Director says 'Alicia's Law' would ensure agency's sustained commitment By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - While Illinois State Police has long investig...
Jun 06, 2025 Illinois State Police squad cars are pictured in front of the Illinois State Capitol in 2022 during a 100th anniversary celebration of the agency. A measure headed to the governor would add investigating internet crimes against children to the agency’s core missions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Bradford National Bank to Host Spring Shredding Day Saturday in Centralia
Bradford National Bank will be hosting a free secure shredding and recycling day this Saturday, June 7th, from nine to eleven am. The shred truck will be at Bradford National Bank in Centralia, locate...
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Salem Community Band and Choir to Perform "Animation Tunes" this weekend
The Salem Community Band and Choir are presenting it's summer concert this Saturday and Sunday at the Salem Community Theatre. The theme is tunes from animated shows and movies. Show times are seven S...
Jun 06, 2025 Director Matt Webster leads the Salem Community Band in practice at the Salem Community Theatre. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
The Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is this Saturday. Salem Recreation Director Jed Casburn says it's a great day to bring the entire family to the park, starting early at the Salem Reservoir. "Our Y...
Jun 06, 2025 Jump Houses provided some of the entertainment at a past Family Fun Day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Iuka man injured in single-car wreck on County Farm Road
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say a 27-year-old Iuka man was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on the 3900 block of County Farm Road southeast of Salem early Wednesday night. Andrew Pokojs...
Jun 05, 2025
