Category Archives: Local News
Illinois farmers start corn and soybean planting
It was a dry week and farmers had nearly six days suitable for fieldwork says Crop Statistician mark Schleusener. "Corn planting reached 10% finished by Sunday. That is 9 points ahead of one week earl...
Apr 18, 2023 United Soybean Board / CC
Amy (Troutt) Zanton says good-bye to city council, replacement will be clearer by late Tuesday afternoon
A nearly two year appointed member of the Salem City Council attended her last meeting as a councilman Monday night. Amy (Troutt) Zanton was appointed to fill the remainder of Nic Farley's term when h...
Apr 18, 2023
Three people shot in Laura Leake Park in Centralia Monday evening
Centralia Police say three people were shot early Monday evening in Laura Leake Park. Centralia Police say upon arrival they began giving immediate first aid to one victim who was later transferred to...
Apr 17, 2023 Gregory Skylar454 / CC
Texico man faces armed violence and aggravated battery charges following Friday night stabbing
Jefferson County prosecutors on Monday charged a 21-year-old Texico man with five felony charges in the aftermath of a Friday night stabbing at a rural Texico home. Kenny Snow of Snapdragon Lane is ac...
Apr 17, 2023
One person injured in Boone and Broadway crash in Salem
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon at Boone and Broadway on the north side of Salem. Salem Police say 19-year-old Katelyn Proctor of Xenia was westbound on Boone Stree...
Apr 17, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, April 17th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 40-year-old Jacklyn Tate on criminal trespass and theft charges. Tate, who told authorities she is homeless, was taken to the Marion County Jail last week on an outstanding ...
Apr 17, 2023
Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up expanding this year
A challenge has led to a big expansion to the Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up this upcoming Saturday. Kelley Predium is coordinating the effort. "We were challenged by the Rotary to grow ...
Apr 17, 2023
Funeral services held for Korean Army Veteran 73 years after he went MIA
The family of Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn celebrated his life in a Homegoing Celebration on Saturday 73 years after he went Missing in Action while in battle in North Korea. Powe's niece Marva ...
Apr 17, 2023 The Reverend Val Powe delivers works of encouragement remarks at the funeral service for Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn whose remains were recently verified after being missing in action for 73 years. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council to consider adoption of 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider adopting the nearly 21-million dollar 2023-24 fiscal year budget. A public hearing will start the meeting at six to allow for public comment before th...
Apr 17, 2023 GotCredit / CC
Police Beat for Sunday, April 16th, 2023
Centralia Police arrested 28-year-old Kellie Whitehouse of South Elm Street in Centralia on a domestic battery complaint. Whitehouse was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal c...
Apr 16, 2023
