Category Archives: Local News
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)
Little Egypt CEO program grows to 13 students this year
The Little Egypt CEO program has grown to 13 students this year, up from the four who participated last year. The program also has new facilitators this year as Shannon and Mindy Cooney who are famili...
Aug 21, 2023 CEO Facilitators Shannon and Mindy Cooney. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council Monday night to get annual audit report
The Salem City Council will received their annual audit report at Monday night's meeting. Fick, Eggemeyer, and Williamson CPA's, PC have completed this year's audit. The council will also present a re...
Aug 21, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, August 21st, 2023
Wamac Police have arrested 35-year-old Matthew Stebbins of South Pine Street in Centralia for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a narcotic instrument. Salem Police arrested 27-year-ol...
Aug 21, 2023
Chicago-area woman charged with emailing threats to shoot Trump and his son
By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Federal agents arrested a Chicago-area woman Monday on a complaint accusing her of sending emails threatening to shoot former President Donald Tr...
Aug 21, 2023 Matt Johnson / CC
