The Marion County Republican Party once again has a candidate for Circuit Clerk to replace retiring Democratic Circuit Clerk Ronda Yates. Tiffany Schicker of rural Salem has been caucused into the position. “I think I have a unique combination of experience, between the Circuit Clerks Office, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and private law that would…… Read more »
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Sailboat destroyed by fire while being transported on Route 37 near Kell
Kell Fire Chief Lonnie McDaneld says a 20 foot sail box was destroyed after it caught fire Sunday afternoon while being transported on Route 37 north of the Kell Road intersection. The boat is owned by Jeb Harrell of Farina. The fire apparently was caused by a wheel bearing on the boat trailer overheating and…… Read more »
Salem City Council to decide fate of 4th of July celebration
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked if they want to proceed with the city’s 4th of July celebration. City Manager Rex Barbee says the earliest the state can move to Phase 4 recovery from COVID-19 is June 26th, but even at that point gatherings of only 50 or fewer people are allowed…… Read more »
Illinois National Guard called up following night of violence in Chicago
Governor Pritzker has agreed to activate 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers to assist Chicago Police in protecting the City of Chicago and its residents. The Guard will carry out a limited mission to help manage street closures and will not interfere with peaceful protestors exercising their first amendment rights. Pritzker says this is an immensely…… Read more »
Odin High School and Junior High virtual graduation held Saturday
Odin Superintendent Jeff Humes addresses the graduates from an empty gym during a virtual graduation released on Saturday. Eleven Odin High School seniors graduated and 18 8th graders were promoted to high school in virtual graduation ceremonies on Saturday. Superintendent Jeff Humes told the high school graduates this wasn’t the way anyone wanted their school…… Read more »
Police Beat for Sunday, May 31st, 2020
Three people remained in custody at the Marion County Jail on Sunday for alleged domestic battery. 23-year-old Matthew Harris of East Park in Kinmundy was arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies on Friday. 19-year-old Dakota Day, who told jail officials he was homeless, was arrested on Saturday by Centralia Police following an incident at a…… Read more »
Illinois sees 61 more COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, toll now at 5,330
CHICAGO (AP) — State officials say another 61 Illinois residents have died from COVID-19, boosting the state’s death toll during the coronavirus pandemic to more than 5,300. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Saturday that the state now has recorded 5,330 deaths from the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus. As the state has…… Read more »
Peaceful demonstration held at Bell Tower Park in Centralia over death of George Floyd
By Caden Cole About 75 people from all walks of life gathered together under the Bell Tower Saturday night for a peaceful protest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis during an encounter with police. Chanting in unison words of frustration the protesters stood with signs expressing their anger against…… Read more »
Three arrested on drug charges after search warrant executed on Central City home
Heather Raterman and Brian Miller following arrest on Class X drug charges at their Central City home. Three people were arrested after a search warrant was executed on a Central City mobile home Friday afternoon. Central City Police Sergeant Nick Heath reported three residents of the home at #12 Richmond Heights Mobile Home Park were…… Read more »
Salem man burned in face when starting recreational fire
A Salem man received what are believed to be minor facial burns after a recreational fire he was starting flashed and burned his face. Michael Tomshack of the 500 block of South Maple was taken to Salem Township Hospital by United Medical Response for treatment of his injuries. The Salem Fire Protection District was called…… Read more »