Category Archives: Local News
State's New Fire Marshal Visits Salem
The State's new Fire Marshal Michelle Pancow attended the South Central Illinois Fire Chief Association meeting Wednesday night at the Salem Fire Protection District. Topics included the rise in fire ...
Apr 30, 2026 Salem Fire Chief Jim Cerny (left) with Illinois State Fire Marshal Michelle Pancow (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
16 KC students certified through Workforce Empowerment Initiative
Kaskaskia College held a dinner and ceremony on Wednesday for students who completed certificates through the Workforce Empowerment Initiative. 8 students were present to be recognized at the ceremony...
Apr 30, 2026 Participants in Kaskaskia College's Workforce Equity Initiative who received their certificates at the ceremony on Wednesday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Salem Township Hospital Moving Same Day Surgery Monday as Construction Project Moves Forward
Salem Township Hospital CEO Jim Timpe says same day surgery will move to a new location next week as the hospital prepares to begin renovation and expansion of the emergency department. Timpe says the...
Apr 30, 2026
Salem Township Hospital CEO Reports a Good Fiscal Year
Salem Township Hospital CEO Jim Timpe told the hospital board Wednesday they had a good fiscal year which ended March 30th. He noted a number of accomplishments. "The past fiscal year we did come in s...
Apr 30, 2026 Salem Township Hospital President/CEO James Timpe. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Illinois State Police Make Arrest in 42-Year-Old Homicide Cold Case
Illinois State Police have made an arrest in a 42-year-old homicide cold case in Southern Illinois. 76-year-old George E. Bradfield of Owensboro, Kentucky was arrested on five counts of murder in conn...
Apr 30, 2026
Judge Wes Gozia Concedes Race After Discovery Recount Fails to Find Evidence to Support Full Recount
Fourth Circuit Court Judge Wes Gozia of Salem says a discovery recount has failed to find enough evidence to seek a full recount in the judicial race he lost by just 16 votes. As a result, the campaig...
Apr 30, 2026 Judge Wesley A. Gozia
60 Show Up at Salem Township Hospital During Monday's Severe Weather as Area Deals with Lack of a Storm Shelter
Salem Township Hospital was surprised with 60 who showed up at the hospital ahead of Monday night's expected severe weather. Hospital CEO Jim Timpe says the hospital is not a shelter, but they didn't ...
Apr 30, 2026
Police Beat for Thursday, April 30th, 2026
A 29-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Odin Police for driving on a suspended license and violation of an order of protection. Dillan Webster of Cross Road in Salem remained in the Marion County...
Apr 30, 2026
Marion County Approves Animal Control Ordinance, But Last Minute Change May Put It in Violation of State Law
The Marion County Board has approved an animal control ordinance, but without a provision that would require vets to collect the $7 dog tag fee. Board member and vet Dr. Michael Douglas has repeatedly...
Apr 29, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia Man Hurt in Selmaville Road Crash
An 18-year-old Centralia man was injured in a single pickup truck crash on the Selmaville Road near Page Road southwest of Salem late Tuesday night. Initial information from the Marion County Sheriff'...
Apr 29, 2026
