Category Archives: Local News
Six felony drug arrests in Jefferson County following two drug busts
The Mt. Vernon Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff's Department High-Risk Team executed two search warrants last week and made a total of six felony drug arrests. 43-year-old Nickolas Wuebbels ...
Aug 21, 2022 The Mt. Vernon Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff's Department High Risk Team execute a search warrant Friday morning at a home on Salem Road where two were arrested on drug offenses. (Provided photo)
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrest three on felony drug charges
The Marion County Sheriff's Department arrested all three occupants of a vehicle on felony drug charges following a traffic stop in the 100 block of Bennett Street in Salem. The driver, 30-year-old Je...
Aug 21, 2022
Balloon Fest off to a good start
Good weather has allowed the first two flights and the first glow of Centralia Balloon Fest '22 to go off as scheduled. A crowd estimated at more than 10,000 filled Foundation Park on Friday night to ...
Aug 20, 2022 Lift off! Balloons start to take off Friday night from Foundation Park for the first flight of Balloon Fest. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Salem Mayor swears in new Police Chief, Sergeant, and Patrolman
The retirement of Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds has resulted in promotions and the hiring of a new patrolman. Mayor Nic Farley swore in the city's new Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl. As a result of Ambu...
Aug 20, 2022 Salem's new Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl (center) is sworn in by Mayor Nic Farley as Ambuehl's wife Lisa holds the Bible.
Retiring Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds honored at large retirement party
Retiring Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds was honored at a large retirement party Friday night at the Salem Country Club. Mayor Nic Farley told the crowd he could not have been a good mayor without Re...
Aug 20, 2022 Retiring Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds (left) received a Plaque of Appreciation from Salem Mayor Nic Farley.
Another crash on I-57, this time involving three semis and two SUVs
Southbound Interstate 57 had to once again be shut down late Friday afternoon for a five-vehicle crash in a work zone area. Initial information indicates a semi driver was unable to slow for traffic i...
Aug 20, 2022
Wamac man gets six-year prison term for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance
A 32-year-old Wamac man has been sentenced in Marion County Court on Friday to six years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. Donald Hemmings of Wabash Avenue was found guilty of...
Aug 20, 2022
Marion County Jail inmate charged with aggravated battery to another inmate
A 23-year-old Salem man faces a new charge of aggravated battery after allegedly head butting another inmate in his cell on Thursday. Jerrad Simpson of North Pearl faces an extended term due to a prio...
Aug 20, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Two face aggravated battery charges following separate incidents
Aggravated battery charges have been filed in Marion County Court in connection with two separate cases. 33-year-old Brandon Brown of West Frankford has been charged with aggravated battery after alle...
Aug 20, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Police Beat for Saturday, August 20th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 24-year-old Centralia man for alleged theft and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Zachery Hodge of East 3rd was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a fi...
Aug 20, 2022
