Two people have now been arrested in connection with a July 11th burglary at a building in Xenia Township where chainsaws were stolen from the building. 28-year-old Matt Bumgarner of Fairman Road in Sandoval was arrested by Salem Police on Sunday on an outstanding Clay County warrant for burglary. He was also arrested on a…… Read More »
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Illinois investing $40-million in inland port project in Cairo
The state is investing 40-million dollars in a new inland port project for far southern Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker is releasing the first four-million towards the project, a river terminal in Cairo, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. “Cairo represents an enormous economic opportunity for investors, the State of Illinois and for…… Read More »
Soldiers and Sailors Reunion still wants to recognize veterans despite COVID-19
One of the organizers of the revitalized Soldiers and Sailors Reunion wants to still honor veterans and the city’s patriotic past even though the yearly dinner will not be possible this year due to COVID-19. Mark Decker came before the Salem City Council Monday night to seek permission to work with the city on the…… Read More »
BCMW 2021 LIHEAP & PIPP ENERGY Assistance Programs
Centralia BCMW began making appointments for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program since Monday, July 27, 2020. These appointments will be done over the phone as we are not seeing people in-person at this time due to COVID-19. There will be no priority groups under the new program year. Households in need of energy…… Read More »
Brownstown Accepting Applications For Part-Time Police Officer
The Village of Brownstown Police Department is accepting applications for a Part-time Police Officer. Qualifications for this position include: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. A current, valid Illinois driver’s license. A valid FOID card. Strong interpersonal skills in effectively communicating with the public and a criminal conviction free record. Must have successfully completed Illinois…… Read More »
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Revised South Central Middle School Baseball/Softball Schedules for 2020
Salem Medicine Shoppe Falls To Withers At JeffCo Little League
The Jefferson County Little League season continued last night as the Salem 9u Wildcats sponsored by the Medicine Shoppe fell to Withers Broadcasting 9-1. Salem had 1 hit, Bentley Bryan, who also drove in Kellen Nix for the only Salem run. Jax Schaubert, Jayce Keller and Nix walked and that was the extent of the…
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Trump campaign, RNC sue Nevada over plan to mail ballots to voters for election
Biden campaign goes on offense, looks to expand electoral map with $280M ad buy
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Clorox says disinfectant wipes shortage may last until 2021
