Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Fire Marshal stressing cooking safety this Thanksgiving
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's office is stressing the importance of cooking safety this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment. Here are a few saf...
Nov 24, 2022
Salem man pleads guilty to unlawful video recording
A 45-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty to unlawful video recording in exchange for a child pornography charge being dropped. David Tindall admitted to making a recording of another person in a res...
Nov 23, 2022
Two sentenced to prison in Marion County Court
Two Centralia residents were sentenced to prison after entering negotiated pleas in Marion County Court on Tuesday. 29-year-old Dereck Woods of East 16th was sentenced to three years in prison for pos...
Nov 23, 2022 Dereck Woods and Jody Wooters
Police set up extra patrols for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Illinois Department of Transportation says Thanksgiving enforcement is underway across the state. State and local police are beefing up patrols in anticipation of increased traffic through next Mo...
Nov 23, 2022
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital President resigns to take Maryland job
After several years of serving as President of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Jeremy Bradford will be leaving the organization to fulfill a leadership position as President and CEO ...
Nov 23, 2022
Christ Our Rock High School receives matching-fund donation of $60,000
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School has announced the receipt of a $60,000 matching fund donation that will go towards needed repairs and maintenance of the school's transportation fleet. The Maschho...
Nov 23, 2022
Salem Township Hospital signs contract with architect for 'A' wing and parking lot renovation
The Salem Township Hospital Board has signed a $400,000 contract with BSA Architects of Indianapolis to develop plans and oversee construction of the renovation of 'A' wing and to raise a parking lot ...
Nov 23, 2022
Marion County Board approves Laborer's contract and picks up health insurance increase for employees
The Marion County Board Tuesday night approved a new four year contract with the Laborer's Union and agreed to absorb a 5.6-percent increase in health insurance premiums. The new Laborer's Contract in...
Nov 23, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Current Marion County Board meets for the final time, new board to be sworn in December fifth
The Tuesday night meeting was the final one for the current Marion County Board. As the meeting came to a close, Board Chair Debbie Smith took time to reflect back on their work. "It's going to be a w...
Nov 23, 2022 Board Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engel and Board Chair Debbie Smith. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council gets update on West Whitaker Street project
The Salem City Council Monday night received an update on public works projects. Public Works Director Annette Solo says the West Whitaker Street project is moving along quickly. "They need about 15 m...
Nov 22, 2022 Unfinished section of West Whitaker Street from College to Pearl Streets.
