Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says a letter sent out recently by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is causing confusion over the vote by mail process. Fox says there is no requirement to request a vote by mail ballot. “That is was to inform someone that had already received an application to vote by…… Read More »
The City of Salem will be temporarily switching to free chlorine in its drinking water system beginning Monday Sept. 28th and continuing until further notice, for approximately 4 weeks. City wide flushing of fire hydrants is expected to start October 12, 2020. Free chlorination is a regularly scheduled preventive maintenance procedure for water systems using…… Read More »
An 18-year-old Salem woman was arrested by Salem Police Monday night for alleged aggravated battery and battery following an altercation with nearby residents that followed her dog running at large. Salem Police say Alexis Fairchild of West Warmoth got into the confrontation after a neighbor was allegedly holding a knife towards the dog because it…… Read More »
The maximum size of political signs in Salem will remain unchanged. The council failed to get a motion to do away with the current two foot by four foot limitation currently placed on the signs. The issue is being pushed by Brock Waggoner. “There’s nothing that should be limiting a persons’ ability to speak. If…… Read More »
The Salem City Council has agreed to hold Trick or Treat on Friday night, October 30th, from six to eight pm. Mayor Sue Morgan began the discussion at Monday night’s meeting. “I think that the kids in Salem deserve a trick or treat night. I don’t think there should be any reason that we don’t…… Read More »
