Sandoval Police say two men were stabbed in an argument at a home in the 200 block of East Commercial in Sandoval on Thanksgiving afternoon. A third person was arrested later on two counts of aggravated battery in connection with the incident. Sandoval Police Chief Joe Lyons says a 44-year-old Walnut Hill man was initially…… Read more »
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Salem Police arrest Centralia woman on warrant
Salem Police arrested a 31-year-old Centralia woman on an outstanding warrant on Thursday when investigating a report of suspicious activity between the Quality Inn and Days Inn. Kimberlyn Pool of West 14th was taken into custody on a Marion County felony failure to appear warrant in a possession of meth case as well as an…… Read more »
SCHS fund drive for Salem Ministerial Alliance Food drive over $7,000
The President of the Salem Community High School Student Council is optimistic they will reach their $10,000 fundraising goal for the Salem Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. Haddon Lybarger says $7,046 has been collected so far. “So far the turnout has been incredible. We have had a lot of donations so far and we’re just very…… Read more »
Salem Chamber makes $100 donations to six non-profit agencies
Salem Chamber of Commerce presents a $100 support check to (left to right) Shelli McIntosh and Nancy Wesling of the Pregnancy Care Center. Making the presentation are Chamber Executive Director Jessiycka Coleman and Chamber Community Development Director Megan Holler. The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is making $100 donations to six non-profit organizations in the…… Read more »
US Senator Dick Durbin still pushing for second stimulus package
US Senator Dick Durbin says lawmakers in Washington need to pass another relief package for the nation’s economy. He feels passing something isn’t a done deal and both sides need to compromise on the amount of aid and step up to deliver help to millions of people hurting. “It is certainly bad for the unemployment…… Read more »
State Public Health Officials report 12,022 new cases of COVID-19 and 131 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday is reporting 12,022 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and an additional 131 COVID-related deaths. The deaths include a female in her 80s in Clinton County, a male in his 80s, and a female in her 90s in Effingham County and four previously announced deaths in…… Read more »
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies find stolen items taken in barn burglary
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has been able to recover many of the items stolen in a barn burglary. The department reports the burglary was reported to a building in the 4400 block of Short Road in rural Kell Tuesday morning. Later in the day on Tuesday, a search warrant was obtained for a property…… Read more »
Police Beat for Thursday, November 26th, 2020
A 23-year-old Salem man was arrested by Salem Police on an outstanding Marion County warrant. The warrant was issued to Brian Scott after a petition to revoke his probation was filed on a violation of an order of protection conviction. Scott told authorities he was homeless. He was taken to the Marion County Jail where…… Read more »
Volunteers in Salem and Centralia work to provide Thanksgiving Dinner to less fortunate and those home alone
A record number of dinners will be prepared in both Salem and Centralia for the less fortunate and those who would otherwise be alone this Thanksgiving. However, due to COVID meals are only being offered for pickup or delivery. In Centralia, the Poplar Place is continuing its tradition of providing a Thanksgiving Dinner. Reservations had…… Read more »
Marion County Health Department Reports 6 deaths; Clinton County 3 from COVID-19
The Marion County Health Department is reporting six COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. That’s the highest number of deaths in a single day for the county since the pandemic began and brings the total number of deaths in the county to 51. The health department reports three of the deaths were long term care residents…… Read more »