Category Archives: Local News
Salem Police Department has new chief
The Salem Police Department has a new chief. Deputy Chief Susan Miller will take the position on November first, when current chief Kyle Ambuehl will retire. Miller became the city's first female offi...
Oct 08, 2024 New Salem Police Chief Susan Miller
Wamac City Council completes property sale, promotes police officer
By Steven Stilt The Wamac City Council, during its meeting Monday evening, approved an ordinance pertaining to the city's purchase of property located at 324 Kroger Street. City Clerk Marion Suhl anno...
Oct 08, 2024 Wamac City Hall
Salem sets City Wide Clean Up for next week
The City of Salem Public Works Department has announced that the City Wide Clean Up will be next week on your regular trash collection day. The City's residential trash hauler, Sunrise Sanitation, wil...
Oct 08, 2024
Salem man taken to hospital following wreck on US 50 east of Sandoval
A 47-year-old Salem man was taken to Salem Township Hospital for treatment following a single vehicle crash Monday morning in the 800 block of US 50 east of Sandoval. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies ...
Oct 08, 2024
Minor injuries reported in two car crash at Boone and Jefferson in Salem
Both drivers were treated on the scene following a two car crash at Boone and Jefferson in Salem Monday afternoon. Salem Police say a 16-year-old Iuka male juvenile failed to stop at the stop sign on ...
Oct 08, 2024
General Chair pleased with 53rd Annual Little Egypt Festival
The General Chair of the 53rd Annual Little Egypt Festival held over the weekend is pleased with the turnout to watch and participate. Jay Henke performed as Neil Diamond on the Americana Float. "It w...
Oct 07, 2024 Americana float, featuring Jay Henke singing "Sweet Caroline." Photo by Austin Williams.
Centralia High Marching Showcase wins Class 4A at Effingham Marching Invitational
The Centralia High School Marching Showcase came home with lots of hardware from this weekend's Effingham Marching Invitational. In addition to taking 1st place overall in Class 4A, the Marching Showc...
Oct 07, 2024 The Centralia Marching Showcase poses with their trophies won at the Effingham Marching Invitational.
Marion County 4-H holding Open House for potential new members
Marion County 4-H is holding an open house on Thursday to show off what the organization has to offer to potential new members. It will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday at the Marion County Ex...
Oct 07, 2024
Salem City Council to consider end of partnership with YMCA and finalize sale of former Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider ending its partnership with the YMCA for recreational programs and finalize the sale of the Save-a-Lot building. City Manager Annette Sola is recommen...
Oct 07, 2024
Salem home destroyed by fire overnight
A Salem home was destroyed by fire overnight. Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton reports the two story home at 212 West Warmoth was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival just before 11 Sunda...
Oct 07, 2024 Aftermath of the West Warmoth Street house fire. Photo by Toby Gullion.
