Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon defeated in re-election bid
It appears Marion County will have a new coroner in December. Challenger Claude Howell, Junior defeated incumbent Coroner Troy Cannon in the Tuesday Republican primary election. With 362 vote-by-mail ...
Mar 19, 2024 Claude Howell
Incumbent Marion County Board member defeated in Republican primary
A long-time Republican member of the Marion County Board was defeated in a re-election bid on Tuesday. Dr. Creighton Engel lost the primary for his District Two board seat to Dr. Michael Douglas, 606 ...
Mar 19, 2024
Jefferson and Fayette County contested election results
Jefferson County results There were several Jefferson County Board seats contested in these Republican primaries. Board District 4 goes to Timothy T. Marlow, defeating Nick Mayo 385 votes to 116. Boar...
Mar 19, 2024 SSilver / Depositphotos.com
Today is primary election day in Illinois
Despite a number of contested primary races, Marion County Clerk Steve Fox is not anticipating a large voter turnout in today's Primary Election. A check Monday morning of some of the polling places b...
Mar 19, 2024
Franklin Park Student Council soars over its food drive goal
The Franklin Park Middle School Student Council more than doubled its goal during the annual food drive that came to an end last Friday. Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux reported $8,535 in canned foo...
Mar 19, 2024 Franklin Par students involved in the food drive for the Salem Ministerial Alliance.
Salem Community High School extends contract of Assistant Principal
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night approved a new contract for Assistant Principal Clint Wolfe. The new agreement extends from July 1st, 2024 to June 30th, 2027. The board also named C...
Mar 19, 2024
Three Felician Sisters at SSM Health to transition to next chapter of service
The three Felician Sisters of North America at SSM Health in Southern Illinois will transition to their next chapter of service on July 1st, 2024 after fulfilling their local health ministry. The Pres...
Mar 19, 2024
Salem has new Public Works Director
The City of Salem has a new Public Works Director. Travis Sanders of rural Kell spent his first day on the job Monday. Interim City Manager Annette Sola says Sanders was one of 18 to apply for the job...
Mar 19, 2024 Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders.
Salem City Council moves forward with lot that could be centerpiece of downtown activities
The Salem City Council has given Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini permission to pursue the purchase of a vacant lot at 203 West McMackin Street provided the cost is not over $45,000. Sh...
Mar 19, 2024 The City of Salem has purchased a vacant lot at McMackin and Maple which will be used as a focal point of downtown events.
Salem City Council enters into TIF Redevelopment Agreement with new industrial park business
The Salem City Council Monday night approved a tax increment redevelopment agreement with Bromley Excavating which is locating a concrete and asphalt recycling facility on South Hotze Street in the we...
Mar 19, 2024 Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini.