Category Archives: Local News
Two face new felony charges in Marion County Court
Two people face new felony charges in Marion County Court following weekend arrests. 22-year-old Fredi Esteban-Valencia of South Sycamore in Centralia was charged with aggravated fleeing and attemptin...
Apr 18, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Salem Community High School Board plans additional summer renovation
The Salem Community High School Board will be doing some additional renovation work over the summer after receiving word they have received a $50,000 matching state maintenance grant. Superintendent D...
Apr 18, 2023 Salem Community High School Board.
Salem City Council to look at vehicle leasing and make emergency pool repairs
The Salem City Council has agreed to proceed with a lease and maintenance agreement with Enterprise Fleet Services. City Manager Rex Barbee says signing an agreement lets the city proceed on how they ...
Apr 18, 2023
Salem City Council approves nearly 21-million dollar fiscal year '24 budget
The Salem City Council has approved a nearly 21-million-dollar fiscal year '24 budget. The unanimous vote came after no comments were made at a public hearing and without any further changes by member...
Apr 18, 2023
One person injured in two vehicle crash on US 50 near Hoots Chapel Road
Salem Police say one person was injured in a two vehicle rear end crash on US 50 east of Hoots Chapel Road Monday afternoon. Reports indicate a car driven by 31-year-old Matthew Juds of Millington, Te...
Apr 18, 2023
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
