Category Archives: Local News
Odin man charged with armed robbery and possession of weapon by felon
A 40-year-old Odin man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with armed robbery and possession of a weapon by a felon. Lloyd McMullin of North Everette is accused of pulling a gun and deman...
Dec 10, 2024
Little Egypt CEO program hosting Trivia Night at the Salem Community High School
Photo and Story by Cole Wimberly The Little Egypt CEO program is hosting a trivia night to serve all of Marion County on Sunday, December, 15th at 3. The event will be held in the cafeteria of Salem C...
Dec 10, 2024 Little Egypt CEO meeting
More than 100 attend Christmas open house at Bryan Birthplace home
More than 100 people attended the Christmas open house at the William Jennings Bryan Birthplace on South Broadway in Salem. One of the hostesses was Bryan's wife, Mary, played by Michelle Barbee. "We ...
Dec 09, 2024 Visitors entering the Bryan birthplace.
Mission South Central has blessing on new building
Mission South Central had a blessing and an open house at its new building at Madison and Third Street in downtown Kinmundy on Saturday. President Gary Cooper says they were able to purchase the forme...
Dec 09, 2024 A ribbon cutting Saturday for the new Mission South Central headquarters building. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem celebrates Christmas with weekend activities
The City of Salem Recreation Department kicked off the Christmas with a variety of activities capped by the arrival of Santa Claus on Sweney Corner Saturday afternoon. Santa stepped out of a Salem Fir...
Dec 09, 2024 File photo: Santa greets kids on Main Street in Salem .
Kinmundy Lighted Christmas Parade attracts more than 20 entries
The Kinmundy lighted Christmas parade attracted more than 20 entries to highlight a day of activities. Mayor Angie Diss is appreciative of all those who participated. "It was awesome. It just keeps ge...
Dec 09, 2024 Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus featured on a float in the Kinmundy LIghted Christmas Parade.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding available for Marion and Jefferson Counties
The United Way of South Central Illinois has announced the allocation of Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding for Marion and Jefferson County for fiscal year 2024. In total, Marion County will r...
Dec 09, 2024
Salem Police make arrest for stalking and public indecency
A 30-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Salem Police for felony stalking and misdemeanor charges of public indecency and disorderly conduct after allegedly exposing himself in front of a window o...
Dec 09, 2024 John Anderson
Police Beat for Monday, December 9th, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 24-year-old Laney Flowers of Effingham for violation of pretrial released. She was taken to the Marion County Jail. Central City Police arrested 28-year-old N...
Dec 09, 2024
Kaskaskia College's New Theater Director Works to Rebuild Theater Program
Photos and Story by Cole Wimberly Kaskaskia College's new Theater Director, Nathan Young, is working to rebuild the KC Theater Department. Young is also the Assistant Director of communication and the...
Dec 09, 2024
