Category Archives: Local News
Two Mt. Vernon homes receive extensive fire damage
Firefighters faced extremely icy conditions as they fought two house fires in Mt. Vernon Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The first fire was at the Edward Harde, Junior home on McCulley Road. S...
Jan 21, 2025
New Illinois County Fair Queen is from Henry County, Miss Clay County 4th Runner Up
The new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen is Henry County Fair Johnna Fulcher. She was crowned at the conclusion of the pageant featuring 72 county fair queens from around the state. The 4th runner up w...
Jan 21, 2025 State Queen winners, from left to right: 3rd RU: Western Illinois Fair, Kaylee Ford
1st RU: Christian County Fair, Delaney Epley
Queen: Henry County Fair, Johnna Fulcher
2nd RU: Sanagmon County Fair, Claire Oliver
4th RU: Clay County Fair, Paris Van Dyke
Interim Librarian Named at Bryan Bennett Library in Salem
In light of the recent resignation of former library director Kim Keller, the Bryan Bennett Library Board has named a new interim director. Her name is Jodi Trinkle, and she has held the new position ...
Jan 21, 2025
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
A 31-year-old Salem man has turned himself in on three outstanding warrants. Zachary Arnold of South College was arrested on a Marion County traffic and misdemeanor no bond warrants as well as a Washi...
Jan 21, 2025
Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois' concealed carry law
By Ismael M. Belkoura and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois January 17, 2025 SPRINGFIELD - Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard ...
Jan 20, 2025 The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Marion County Board's Animal Control Facebook page finds initial success
The Marion County Board's Animal Control Facebook page is finding initial success in getting dogs back to their owners and others adopted to new homes. Board Chair and Facebook Administrator Steve Whr...
Jan 20, 2025 Lab puppies up for adoption through Animal Control. Photo from the Marion County Illinois Animal Control Facebook page.
Salem City Council to consider water, sewer, and trash rate increases
The Salem City Council Tuesday night will consider water, sewer and trash rate increases, as well as two tax increment financing district agreements for future developments. The meeting is pushed back...
Jan 20, 2025
Belle Rive fire confined to one room
Jefferson Fire officials say a Sunday night fire at a rural Belle Rive home was confined to one room. Firemen say the fire was at the Kenny Zimmerman home in the 2700 block of North Hamilton. They rep...
Jan 20, 2025
Centralia resident pushes burning dryer outside to avoid damage to his home
A Centralia resident was able to push a burning dryer outside his home late Sunday night to prevent any damage to his home. Centralia City Firemen say Ian Kopf of the 1100 block of North Maple saw the...
Jan 20, 2025
Police Beat for Monday, January 20th, 2025
A 35-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for domestic battery. Phillip Hughes of Lamar Drive allegedly was involved in an altercation at his residence. Centralia Police are investigat...
Jan 20, 2025
