Category Archives: Local News
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
Single vehicle crash sends Walnut Hill man to hospital for treatment
A 45-year-old Walnut Hill man was taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia complaining of back pain following a single-vehicle crash on Walnut Hill Road west of Onion Town Road southeast o...
Apr 16, 2023 Andrew Malone / CC
Two receive minor injuries in crash on US 50 east of Odin
Two Salem residents were injured when a crash occurred when they were trying to pass a slow-moving tractor pulling an implement on US 50 near Norton Road east of Odin early Friday night. Marion County...
Apr 16, 2023
Centralia man flees after hitting Central City squad car
A 22-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on multiple charges after turning into a Central City squad car on routine patrol early Saturday morning and then driving off. Fredi Esteban-Vallencia of ...
Apr 16, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Odin loses power as a result of storm related problems
Ameren Illinois is reporting about 1,000 Odin area customers were left without electricity after a severe storm crossed the community Saturday night. The remaining 36 customers that were still without...
Apr 16, 2023 steffen l / CC
Alma tornado warning siren hit by lightning setting off gas explosion and minor damage to village hall
The Alma tornado warning siren appears to have taken a direct hit by lightning during the severe thunderstorm activity Saturday night setting off a natural gas line break and explosion. Kinmundy-Alma ...
Apr 16, 2023 Currently unoperational Alma Weather Warning Siren after lightning strike in April. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
