Category Archives: Local News
Long-vacant downtown Sandoval building being renovated into a new business
The long-vacant Bill's Cafe on Main Street in Sandoval is going to be renovated into a hair salon. The son of the owner of the cafe owner told the village board Tuesday night that after being unsucces...
Dec 20, 2023
Jefferson County inmate passes away after allegedly harming himself
A 27-year-old Waltonville man has died after being found unconscious and unresponsive in his Jefferson County Jail cell early Wednesday morning after apparently harming himself. The Jefferson County S...
Dec 20, 2023
Mt. Vernon home a total loss following Tuesday morning fire
An investigation is underway into a suspicious fire that destroyed a small Mt. Vernon home Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says the fire was at the Paul Miller home at 1318 South 18th Street...
Dec 20, 2023
Homeless Salem man charged with burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of meth
A 26-year-old homeless Salem man has been charged in Marion County Court with burglary without causing damage, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Ed...
Dec 20, 2023
Homeless Salem woman charged with burglary
A 42-year-old homeless Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with burglary. Jacklyn Tate is accused of entering a shed at a home in the 500 block of West Park Street on Monday. Salem Pol...
Dec 20, 2023
Salem Presbyterian Church to once again host Christmas Day Dinner
The Salem Presbyterian Church will continue its tradition of offering a free noon-time Christmas meal and fellowship to anyone who wishes to join them. Amy Telford who helps coordinate the yearly prog...
Dec 20, 2023 The Christmas Dinner held in 2022.
Red Cross Blood Drive in Salem Wednesday afternoon
The American Red Cross, WJBD Radio, and Salem Township Hospital invite you to donate blood and help save lives over the holidays. The blood drive is from noon to five on Wednesday at the Salem Communi...
Dec 20, 2023
Winners announced in Downtown Decorating Box Contest
Dec 19, 2023 1st place winner in Daffy Dill Garden Club Downtown Decorating Box Contest decorated by State Farm Insurance.
Salem Community High School Board settles for 4.99 percent levy increase
The Salem Community High School Board settled on a 4.99 percent levy increase after a group of several dozen residents showed up at the meeting wanting no increase in the tax levy at all. The board ha...
Dec 19, 2023 Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering explains tax levy options. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Grade School Board settles on 4.99 tax levy increase
Story by Austin Williams There was an unusually high turnout for the Salem Grade School Board meeting on Monday night. The board held a Truth in Taxation hearing ahead of approving the 2023 tax levy i...
Dec 19, 2023 Salem Grade School Superintendent tries to explain the impact of property tax levy. Photo by Austin Williams.
