Category Archives: Local News
Governor announces new manufacturing facility in Mt. Vernon
Governor JB Pritzker has announced a new manufacturing facility is coming to Mt. Vernon. Manner Polymer will be building a new $54-million state-of-the-art facility that will create 60 new jobs. Known...
Jun 01, 2023 CEO of Manner Polymers Raj Bhargava expresses his excitement about building the state of the art facility.
Two refuse hospital treatment following crash at West Main and Baldridge in Salem
Salem Police say both drivers involved in a crash on West Main and Baldridge Drive Wednesday night refused hospital treatment. Police report the crash occurred when 22-year-old Cody Johnson of East Li...
Jun 01, 2023
Five area law enforcement officers honored at Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield
The bravery of law enforcement officers from around the state including five from south central Illinois were honored at a Medal of Honor ceremony in Springfield Wednesday. A total of 136 officers fro...
Jun 01, 2023 Retired Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy David May receiving his Medal of Honor from State Police Director Brendan Kelly for ending a violent attempt escape of an inmate in the courthouse sally port. (State of Illinois video capture)
Salem Township Hospital Board gets building renovation update; learns new surgeon could be on the way
Two major renovation projects are underway at Salem Township Hospital. Hospital President Alex Nazarian provided an update following Wednesday's hospital board meeting. "This will take about 4 months ...
Jun 01, 2023 The parking lot below the front entrance to Salem Township Hospital is being raised to eliminate the steps. Photo taken in June by Bruce Kropp.
I-57 southbound entrance ramp at US 50 to be closed nightly beginning June 13th
You will not be able to get onto Interstate 57 heading southbound from US 50 in Salem from six pm to six am daily beginning June 13th. The closure is expected each night through July 14th. The Illinoi...
May 31, 2023
Road construction gets underway on US 50 from Metcalf Road to Clay County Line
The Illinois Department of Transportation is starting work early on road improvements on US 50 from Metcalf Road east of Salem to the Clay County line. IDOT says to expect lane restrictions and flagge...
May 31, 2023
Centralia Police make arrest in residential burglary, still looking for second suspect
Centralia Police have arrested a 52-year-old Centralia man being sought for residential burglary and felony theft following a May 12th burglary to a home in the 900 block of East 15th. Bradley Henken ...
May 31, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 49-year-old Centralia woman on multiple drug possession charges following a traffic stop at Broadway and Sycamore. Misty Walker of East 3rd was taken to the Marion Cou...
May 31, 2023
Cannabis regulatory reform bill fails to advance in spring legislative session
Measure pushed to fall as lawmakers, advocates disagree about delta-8 regulation By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - A proposed cannabis reform bil...
May 31, 2023 Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, is pictured on the House floor. He is the sponsor of a cannabis regulatory bill that failed to pass in the recently concluded spring legislative session. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
SCHS High Honor Roll 2nd Semester
Seniors Alli, Gracy S. Anderson, Mykah M. Arnold, Iris L. Bailey, Seth A. Baldridge, Ashton L. Bandy, Alek H. Bandy, Logan M. Beal, Caden J. Blomberg, Kaley M. Bragg, Brooklyn N. Brashear, Rex E. Brow...
May 31, 2023
