Category Archives: Local News
South Central School District closes out federal COVID relief funds, sets ribbon cutting for Middle School project
South Central School District Superintendent Kerry Herdes told the school board Wednesday night they are closing the books on ESSER Three funding, the final money made available by the federal governm...
Jul 18, 2024
South Central School registration dates set
The South Central School District has announced registration dates for the upcoming school year. South Central Elementary, Middle and High School students will be held on August 1st and 2nd at the Mid...
Jul 18, 2024
Salem man sentenced to prison in six area counties
A 25-year-old Salem man that went on a two year crime spree to the area has now been sentenced to prison in six area counties. Tristan Rankin of Robin Road received a five year prison term in Marion C...
Jul 18, 2024
Police Beat for Thursday, July 18th, 2024
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Wednesday after being arrested on outstanding warrants. Central City Police arrested 61-year-old Larry Sligar of Richmond Heights Mobile Home Park in...
Jul 18, 2024
On party infighting, Illinois' new GOP chair says 'start calling those people out'
Incoming leader's advice comes after outgoing chair cited intraparty tension in resignation letter By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com MILWAUKEE - In the parlance of...
Jul 18, 2024 Incoming Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi addresses the state delegation to the Republican National Convention for the first time Wednesday, flanked by a cheese sculpture of Donald Trump. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Fire causes heavy damage to Dix home
Fire has heavily damaged a home in Dix. Jefferson Fire reports Edwin Austin of 308 Northeast Street exited his home Wednesday afternoon when hearing a pop. When going outside to see what was happening...
Jul 18, 2024 liz west / CC
Flood waters continue to drop, several flooded roads reopen
Flood waters are continuing to recede across Southern Marion County and some roads are reopening. Salem Township Road Commissioner Joe Telford reports water levels are down along Crooked Creek and the...
Jul 18, 2024 Brick Hill Road remains underwater. This photo was taken by Pat Hodges on Wednesday afternoon.
One Hope United opens new facility in Salem
One Hope United has opened a facility for one of its programs in the Orchard Shopping Center on the south side of Salem. The Director of Programs for One Hope United's Intact Services Chanta Love expl...
Jul 18, 2024 New One Hope office in Orchard Shopping Center dedicated for its open house on Wednesday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Fairfield woman faces charges from death of one-year-old left in hot vehicle for multiple hours
A 36-year-old Fairfield woman has been charged in connection with the death of a one-year-old male who is reported to have been left in a hot vehicle for multiple hours. Adreian D.A. Hooper is also ac...
Jul 17, 2024
Driver rescued from Crooked Creek floodwaters Wednesday morning
A driver who drove into the deep floodwaters of Crooked Creek on the Norton Road northeast of Centralia was brought back to dry ground by a Centralia City Fire Department boat. Marion County Sheriff a...
Jul 17, 2024
