Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Salem Police arrested a 35-year-old Salem man who allegedly entered his mother's home while she was asleep and took her car keys and allegedly stole her vehicle. Brant Renfro was arrested about an hou...
May 25, 2023
Bond set at $250,000 for Centralia man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault (updated)
Bond has been set at $250,000 for a 39-year-old Centralia man on two Class X charges of predatory criminal sexual assault to a person under the age of 13. Zachary Boyer of South Maple had a public def...
May 25, 2023
SCHS Academic Foundation names RN Michelle Blomberg Teacher of the Year
The Salem Community High School Academic Foundation has named RN Michelle Blomberg as the school's teacher of the year. Blomberg who came to SCHS ten years ago because of her desire to teach was honor...
May 24, 2023 SCHS Teacher of the Year Michelle Blomberg with gift from Salem Community High School Education Association that presents the annual Teacher of the Year Award.
Terry Mulvaney retires after 43 years as Emergency Management Director
The Director of the Salem Emergency Management Agency for the past 43 years signed off for the final time Tuesday afternoon. Terry Mulvaney was honored at a reception in his owner at the Emergency Man...
May 24, 2023 Retiring EMA Director Terry Mulvaney (left) holds the display prezsented by Andrew Strong of the various badges he wore over his career.
Marion County Board moves forward with new flag poles, mold mitigation and jail cell improvements
The Marion County Board moved forward on several projects at its Tuesday night meeting. After considerable discussion over the past few months, the board settled on a design and bid for new flag poles...
May 24, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Dozen residents attend Salem city-wide listening session Tuesday night
About a dozen residents attended the Tuesday night city-wide listening session on ideas the city should consider when working on the upcoming 2024 Strategic Plan. Issues cited by those in attendance i...
May 24, 2023 A moderator gathers comments on various topics at a Tuesday night listening session as the city begins work on a 2024 Strategic Plan. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Top Democrats announce budget 'deal,' but details are scant as last-minute negotiations continue
Senate president 'hopes' bill will be finalized in time to head to the Senate Wednesday night By JERRY NOWICKI,HANNAH MEISEL& PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGF...
May 24, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Senate President Don Harmon appear for a rare joint news conference on Wednesday in the Capitol to announce a budget framework for next year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Ten people brought to Marion County Jail Tuesday and early Wednesday morning
Ten people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday and early Wednesday. Salem Police arrested 22-year-old Arnol Morales-Caceres of Nashville, Tennessee for unlawful possession of a stolen ve...
May 24, 2023
Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds
By KATHLEEN FOODY and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - More than 450 Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950, the state's attorney general found in an ...
May 23, 2023 FILE - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul . (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Lifestar Ambulance Service appoints new executives
The current President of Lifestar Ambulance has announced some promotions as he plans to somewhat slow down as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Roger Campbell says Ross Smith, a 25-year as...
May 23, 2023
