The Centralia Fire Department held a push in ceremony Thursday evening for its new pumper truck. The pumper truck was a demo model that was used briefly at the Daytona Speedway. Fire Chief John Lynch says by not custom ordering they were able to purchase the truck for 439,000, a $292,000 savings over having a…… Read more »
The Salem Grade School Board Thursday night heard from the Superintendent and building administrators that everyone is working together to make the hybrid attendance plan being used this year to be as successful as possible. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe commended everyone in getting school open and adopting a schedule were students attend in person two…… Read more »
An 18-year-old Farina man has been arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly fighting a 15-year-old Salem juvenile boy at the Bryan Park basketball court Thursday night. Salem Police say information developed in the case indicates Diego Barradas of South Walnut allegedly came to Bryan Park with the intent to fight the juvenile. Both were still…… Read more »
A 31-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Marion County felony warrant for failure to appear on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Centralia Police say Quinton Upchurch of Gragg Street was taken into custody during a traffic stop. He was taken to the Marion County Jail where he is being held…… Read more »
CHICAGO (AP) — “Cheer” star Jerry Harris has been arrested on charges of felony production of child pornography. In a federal complaint filed in Chicago, the U.S. Attorney’s office alleges that Harris solicited pornographic images over a period of more than a year. The arrest of Harris comes days after twin Texas boys filed a…… Read more »
CHICAGO (AP) — More than 50 restaurants in the Chicago area have permanently closed their doors because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chicago Tribune reported the figure as part of a snapshot of the city’s restaurant scene six months into a pandemic which has forced closures and caused job loss. Chicago officials have been drumming…… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. attorney investigating a state government bribery scandal that implicates involvement by the longtime House speaker on Thursday OK’d a separate probe by a House committee. U.S. Attorney John Lausch said the committee would not interfere with his ongoing investigation as long as it didn’t tie testimony to federal prosecutors’…… Read more »
The Salem Lady Wildcats golf team remains undefeated (5-0) after its match-up on the back nine of the Salem Country Club Thursday afternoon against the West Frankfort Lady Redbirds. The final score was 202-215. The Lady Wildcats win was led by Kenzie Anderson who fired a 44 for low medalist honors. Lauren Ice posted a…… Read more »
The Salem cross country teams welcomed Mt Vernon and Marion to the Marion County Fairgrounds. The varsity girls were led by Ivy Donoho who won the race in a season best time of 21:26. Jaydeyn Goostree was 3rd in a season best time followed by Madison Smith, Hannah Richardson and Autumn Butts. The varsity boys…… Read more »
In the high school no tap bowling tournament it was Charlie Hunter beating Nick Gregg in the finals shooting a perfect 300.… Read more »