A disabled veteran came before the Salem City Council Monday night to complain about the poor condition of many of the city’s sidewalks. Paul Albert said in some cases the sidewalks are so bad he has to ride his scooter in the street and questions if he would be liable if there is an accident.…… Read More »
Local News
Centralia Man Arrested After Firing Shots at Police Outside His Irvington Road Home
A 41-year-old rural Centralia man is in custody after firing on police outside his home on the Irvington Road following an earlier shooting and vehicle pursuit in DuQuoin. Nathan Johnson surrendered to police without incident following lengthy phone conversations around 4:30 this morning. He faces numerous charges stemming from the two incidents. Due to the…… Read More »
Salem Community High School Has New Board Member
The Salem Community High School Board has appointed a new member. Kyle Ambuehl was unanimously selected to replace Sue Andrews who resigned after moving out of state. Ambuehl has been a member of the Salem Police Department for 17 years and has been sergeant the past nine. “I’m also a member of our insurance review…… Read More »
Salem High School Projects Balanced Budget For Coming School Year
While Salem High School has been able to reach a balanced budget by the end of school years, this year the projected beginning balance is in the black. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering presented the tentative budget to the board at Monday night’s meeting. “Looking at probably having an overall tentative budget in the black and…… Read More »
Salem City Council Rejects Liquor License for Days Inn to Reopen Legends Lounge
A Salem motel will have to do without a lounge after the Salem City Council Monday night rejected an increase in the number of Class G liquor licenses for the Days Inn. The motel wanted to reopen Legends Lounge that was closed earlier by Denny’s Restaurant. The council members and mayor were unanimous in their…… Read More »
Local Sports
Franklin Park Has Game With Effingham Rained Out…SC Nips St P
SALEM – The Franklin Park Bobcats had their game with Effingham rained out in the 3rd inning of a scoreless game. Salem is still 5-0 and will be back in action tomorrow when they play at Vandalia along with the softball team who was rained out also yesterday with Effingham. The Lady Bobcats are 5-2.…
Lady Falcons Are 7-0 After Blowout Of Altamont
Sandoval Opens Up Golf Season At Colonial
SANDOVAL – The Sandoval prep golf season started this past Friday at Colonial Golf Course hosting Christ Our Rock. Riley Thompson led Sandoval boys shooting a 41 followed by freshman Kaleb Calhoun 54 in his first high school match. Medalist for Christ Our Rock was Nathan Ellis who shot 35, Lucas Briscoe added a 46.…
