Category Archives: Local News
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 6, 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 5, 2025
Salem Police arrest Robinson woman who failed to report to prison
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Robinson woman who failed to report to prison on a Lawrence County felony conviction. Police say Kyley Benton was one of three suspicious people who were reported t...
Jun 5, 2025
2025 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Theme Announced: "Small Town, Common Ground"
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is proud to announce the official theme for the 2025 Fall Fest: "Small Town, Common Ground." The theme is inspired by the city's newest downtown destination, The Commons. Th...
Jun 5, 2025
Marion County Fairgrounds Saturday to feature BBQ Cookoff, Vendor Fair, and Bouncy Houses for the Kids
The Marion County Fairgrounds comes alive on Friday and Saturday with a variety of activities. Fair Board President Doug Telford says a vendor fair is planned both inside and outside the exhibit build...
Jun 5, 2025 BBQ row of competitors for the BBQ challenge at the Marion County Fair Grounds at the 2024 competition. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has designated June 13-16 as Illinois Free Fishing Days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, sal...
Jun 5, 2025 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District
Police Beat for Thursday, June 5th, 2025
A 19-year-old Walnut Hill man has been arrested on a Marion County no-bond failure to appear felony warrant. Ethan Saltsman of Mills Road was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 41-year-old Benton man,...
Jun 5, 2025
Elderly Mt. Vernon man drowns in pond while mowing grass
A 79-year-old Mt. Vernon man was found dead in a small pond Tuesday night, where he apparently fell while cutting grass at his home off North Tolle Lane, about two miles north of Mt. Vernon. Jefferson...
Jun 4, 2025
Salem man escapes serious injury when left hanging by a rope 15 feet in air
Salem Assistant Fire Chief Bill Fulton says they were able to rescue a Salem man who was hanging by his feet and ankles from a rope 15 feet in the air Tuesday afternoon. Glenn Perry found himself in t...
Jun 4, 2025
City of Centralia issues nearly $2.5 -million in building permits in May
The City of Centralia issued $2,488,248 in building permits in May, but more than $2 million was all for one project. A $2,096,000 permit was issued to construct a solar array ground mount facility at...
Jun 4, 2025
