Category Archives: Local News
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
IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved ...
Jan 09, 2025
Marion County Health Department offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations
The Marion County Health Department will be offering the 2024-2025 Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at its immunization clinics held on Mondays at the Salem office and on Wednesdays a...
Jan 09, 2025
Suspect in Jefferson County vehicle theft is dead after apparently shooting himself
The Jefferson County Sheriff Department reports a suspect in a car theft shot and killed himself as a deputy was attempting to take him into custody. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was...
Jan 09, 2025
Salem's new Deputy Police Chief sworn in; appointed acting chief
Salem's new Deputy Police Chief Tyler Rose was sworn in by Mayor Nic Farley at Wednesday night's council meeting. Just a few minutes later, Farley announced Rose had been appointed acting chief to run...
Jan 09, 2025 Tyler Rose being sworn in as Salem's Deputy Police Chief by Salem Mayor Nic Farley. Rose's wife Leamber is holding the Bible while children Tucker and Hazel look on. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council agrees to nearly $100,000 in electrical improvements to rear of city hall
The Salem City Council has agreed to move forward on nearly $100,000 in electrical work to the rear of Salem City Hall. City Manager Annette Sola says TOP Electric has been working with Ameren to corr...
Jan 09, 2025
