Category Archives: Local News
At least four vehicles run off I-57 south of Salem exit when road ices up
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports at least three semi trucks and one other vehicle slid off Interstate 57 just south of the US 50 exit at Salem around 8:30 Friday night. The road surface ...
Jan 11, 2025
Investigation underway into death of one-year-old Odin girl
An investigation is underway into the death of a one year old rural Odin girl who was found not breathing at her home on Thursday night. The young female later was pronounced dead at Salem Township Ho...
Jan 10, 2025
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies log busy day with snow storm
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has had a busy Friday as a result of snow-related events on the roadways. The department assisted State Police with one accident with injuries when a semi overtu...
Jan 10, 2025
Marion County Board's Community Relations Committee continues to work through dog issues
The Marion County Board's Community Relations Committee hopes to have some answers on how to proceed with housing stray and dangerous dogs by the full board meeting on January 28th. The committee Thur...
Jan 10, 2025 Marion County Community Relations Committee chair Tracy Murray.
Police Beat for Friday, January 10th, 2024
Wamac Police have arrested a 31-year-old Wamac woman for aggravated domestic battery. Briana Barnes of Sanders Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on charges and a fir...
Jan 10, 2025
Odin school district hires new superintendent, plans July vote for feasibility study
The Odin board of education hired Quinton Marcum as superintendent for the 2025-26 school year at its regular meeting on Thursday. It will be the first year of a three-year contract. Marcum, currently...
Jan 10, 2025 Odin School District assistant superintendent Quinton Marcum.
New snowfall brings new concerns about roads
A winter storm watch continues for South Central Illinois until six Friday night with an expected three to five inches of snow. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says major roadways have become snowc...
Jan 10, 2025
Senior Meal Program prepares for Friday's snowy and icy conditions
The Senior Meal Program has delivered Winter Weather Food Bags alongside the regular meals on Thursday. Additionally, we've checked in with the senior program participants to ensure they stay safe, wa...
Jan 10, 2025 indigolotos / Depositphotos.com
How much snow will we get on Friday?
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until six Friday night. Total snow accumulations between two and four inches are expected across South Central Illinois. Plan on slipp...
Jan 09, 2025
Ina woman receives 25 year sentence on child pornography and sex abuse charges
A 25-year-old Ina woman has been sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after she pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a v...
Jan 09, 2025
