Category Archives: Local News
Hot Weather Alert and Capacity Advisory issued by MISO for electric power across 15 state area
The regional non-profit organization that manages the generation and transmission of electricity across a 15-state area including Ameren Illinois has issued a Hot Weather Alert, Capacity Advisory, and...
Aug 22, 2023 Luis Graterol / Unsplash
Area fire departments assist in fighting large fire at salvage business outside Granite City
Fire departments from across the metro-east and south central Illinois all provided assistance on Monday in knocking down a fire in part of the Highway 111 Salvage outside of Granite City. The fire ha...
Aug 22, 2023
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
A 35-year-old Salem woman has been arrested for possession of meth and obstructing justice. Charissa Plumb of South Broadway was taken into custody following a traffic stop by State Police. 28-year-ol...
Aug 22, 2023
Salem Community High School Board discusses budget and kitchen project; learns enrollment up 40 students
The Salem Community High School Board has approved a tentative budget with a $700,000 projected deficit but has an $8.1-million fund balance entering the year to cover it. Superintendent Dr. Brad Dete...
Aug 22, 2023 All new tables and chairs fill the Salem Community High School cafeteria. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
City of Salem sees increase in cash position and no irregularities in annual audit
The Salem City Council received its annual audit report at Monday night's meeting. Curtis Stoll of Fick, Eggemeyer, and Williamson CPA, PC had all good news. "Overall across all funds citywide their w...
Aug 22, 2023 Auditor Curtis Stoll presents the audit report to the Salem City Council. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Brother-sister finish 1-2 in Balloon Fest Cardboard Boat Race (updated with corrections)
A brother who lost to his sister last year ended up taking 1st place in the Balloon Fest Cardboard Boat Race this year. Jaxon Cushman stayed afloat in Catfish Pond longer than anyone else in the Sunda...
Aug 22, 2023 Jackson Cushman takes the lead over his sister Julie in the Sunday cardboard boat races. Photo by Pat Hodges.
New Baden First Grade Teacher Charged with Solicitation of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A 25-year-old man who taught first grade at New Baden Elementary School and coached girls' sports teams for Wesclin Community Unit School District 3 is facing a federal charge accusing him of soliciti...
Aug 21, 2023 Stock Catalog / CC
Raccoon Grade School ups the prize as they raise money this week for the Shriners
Raccoon Grade School is raising money for the Shriners this week with their annual Penny War Fundraiser and Spirit Week. The event leads up to the annual Shrine Football game between Salem and Central...
Aug 21, 2023
Illinois State Trooper charged with aggravated domestic battery; relieved of police duties (updated 5:30 pm)
An Illinois State Trooper has been charged in Marion County Court with felony aggravated domestic battery and misdemeanor domestic battery in connection with the alleged strangulation of a 12-year-old...
Aug 21, 2023
Centralia Balloon Fest draws record crowd
Great weather on Friday and Saturday resulted in what is believed to be record crowds from this year's Centralia Balloon Fest. Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland was pleas...
Aug 21, 2023 Veterans were honored Saturday night when the POW/MIA balloon and this balloon carrying the US Flag flew over the crowd to honor veterans. (Photo by Austin Williams)
