Category Archives: Local News
Aubrey Parker crowned as Marion County's new Junior Miss
A 13-year-old Salem girl was crowned as Marion County's new Junior Miss at the fairgrounds Thursday night. Aubrey Parker also won the Russler Award for her passion for the fair. Outgoing Queen Aubri L...
Aug 02, 2024 Marion County's 2024 Junior Miss Aubrey Parker receives her crown by retiring Junior Miss Aubri Landreth. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Township Hospital Board gets update on improvement projects
The Salem Township Hospital Board received an update at its Wednesday meeting on several improvement projects. Chief Executive Director Jim Timpe says work has now been completed on the raised front p...
Aug 01, 2024
Under new law, Illinois employers can't force workers to sit through anti-union meetings
Pritzker signs 'Worker Freedom of Speech Act' at organized labor convention By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com ROSEMONT - Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed legis...
Aug 01, 2024
Whippoorwill Rodeo draws big crowd at Marion County Fair
The Whippoorwill Rodeo drew a big crowd to the Marion County Fair Grandstand on Wednesday night with a variety of bull riding, barrel racing, roping and steer wrestling as well as entertainment from t...
Aug 01, 2024 Photo by Pat Hodges.
Police Beat for Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have given a notice to appear to a 36-year-old Centralia man for possession of a stolen vehicle. Norman Dailey of Marquis Street was given the notice to appear after v...
Aug 01, 2024
Marion County Annual Youth Livestock Auction has sales totaling $131,500
The Marion County Annual Youth Livestock Auction saw bidders pay $131,500 for 96 animals on the auction block. They included three rabbit pens, 11 chicken pens, 26 hogs, 27 cattle, 18 lambs and 11 goa...
Aug 01, 2024 Max Goldsboro shows off his swine project during bidding at the 4H Youth Auction Wednesday night. Photo by Bruce Kropp
25-year-old man arrested for attempted murder in connection with February Central City shooting
A 25-year-old man who lists a Country Club Hills address in suburban Chicago was arrested at a Centralia home Wednesday for attempted murder and other charges in connection with a February shooting in...
Aug 01, 2024
Mt. Vernon man faces multiple charges after refusing to leave Salem Aquatic Center
Salem Police have arrested a 65-year-old Mt. Vernon man on multiple charges after he allegedly refused to leave the Salem Aquatic Center on Wednesday. Charles Huggins of Lamar Street was taken to the ...
Aug 01, 2024
Bluford man arrested after chase and crash involving Jefferson County squad car
A 22-year-old Bluford man was arrested on multiple charges after leading a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy on a chase that ended with his vehicle colliding with the squad car. The Jefferson County S...
Aug 01, 2024
SSM Health Good Samaritan hospital recognized for stroke care
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients rece...
Jul 31, 2024 Pictured: Dr. Scott Roustio, emergency room physician, along with team members from the Crisis Stabilization Unit and the Progressive Care Unit.
