Category Archives: Local News
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
Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Holiday
Monday is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Holiday, a federal, state, and local holiday. Most government offices will be closed, including area courthouses and Salem and Centralia City Halls. Garbag...
Jan 19, 2025
Jefferson County Sheriff's Captain honored by US Attorney's Office
Jefferson County Sheriff's Detective Captain Bobby Wallace has been honored by Southern Illinois District U.S. Attorney Rachelle Crowe. The award was for excellence in law enforcement service as a res...
Jan 19, 2025 Jefferson County Sheriff's Captain Bobby Wallace receives Excellence in Law Enforcement Service Award from Southern Illinois District US Attorney Rachelle Crowe. (Jefferson County Facebook Page)
