Category Archives: Local News
Southeastern Drug Task Force arrests two for drug delivery
The Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force has arrested two Salem men for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. 29-year-old Jason Hayes was taken into custody Wednesday by Salem Police on two co...
May 01, 2024 Jason Hayes (left) and Anthony Harden (right). (MCS)
Two Iuka residents arrested after allegedly fighting nude in front yard
Two Iuka residents allegedly involved in a fight without clothing in the front yard of a home south of Iuka have been arrested. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27-year-old Matthew Harris of ...
May 01, 2024
UPDATE: Kaskaskia College water line repaired; main campus will reopen on Thursday
The waterline break on the main campus at Kaskaskia College has been located and fixed. As a result, College President George Evans says the main campus will reopen and classes will be held as schedul...
May 01, 2024 The broken water line has been located and repaired so main campus classes at Kaskaskia College will resume on Thursday.
Problems with Salem Family Aquatic Center website preventing pool registration Wednesday
The City of Salem planned to open the Salem Family Aquatic Center website for pool party registration and the purchase of swim lessons and pool passes at ten on Wednesday morning but the registration ...
May 01, 2024
Kell woman arrested on drug charges
A 32-year-old Kell woman has been arrested by Central City Police on two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Police Chief Ja...
May 01, 2024 Chyan Phillips (MCSO)
Salem Lions Club ready for Saturday morning post prom, but still need donations
The Salem Lions Club will continue its tradition of hosting Post Prom to give students a safe place to go after Prom ends Friday night. Tabitha Meador is helping to coordinate the annual event for the...
May 01, 2024 2022 Post Prom participants try out the hula hoops.
Two face new felony charges in Marion County Court
New felony charges were filed against two people in Marion County Court on Tuesday. 23-year-old Azreal Lashbrook of North Highway 37 in Mt. Vernon has been charged with unlawful possession of a stolen...
May 01, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia man sentenced to five years in prison on meth conviction
A 23-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court on Tuesday to a charge of possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Jonatho...
May 01, 2024
Centralia introduces new online utility billing and payment services
The City of Centralia has announced a new Utility Customer Service Portal and Phone Account Access that will provide Centralia residents with control over their utility accounts, offering new features...
Apr 30, 2024
Salem Community High School students and staff exit building following fire alarm
While there was no actual fire, Salem Community High School staff and students proceeded with a full exit of the school when the fire alarm sounded Tuesday afternoon. A smoke detector in the kitchen w...
Apr 30, 2024
