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Salem man arrested on multiple charges following altercation with police

A 21-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after allegedly fighting with Salem Police trying to take him into custody and a prior domestic battery. Triston Nix of Maplewood Avenue in Salem was arrested for domestic battery, two counts of aggravated battery into a police officer, criminal damage to state supported property, aggravated battery and resisting arrest.

Salem, IL · 9h
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Salem man faces multiple charges following an altercation at a Salem home

A 33-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after an altercation at a home where he had earlier been banned. Christopher Budds of West Schwartz has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery, domestic battery, resisting or obstructing arrest, and criminal trespass to a resident following the November 5th incident.

Salem, IL · 1d
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Police Beat for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

Two people are in custody following arrests in separate domestic battery cases. 25-year-old Samuel Higgins of East Oglesby in Salem was arrested by Salem Police for domestic battery following an altercation at his home. Centralia Police arrested 21-year-old Roshaunti Liddell of South Locust Street in Centralia for alleged domestic battery,...

Salem, IL · 1d
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CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON PROBATION REVOCATION WARRANT, FACES NEW WEAPONS CHARGE

A 37-year-old Carmi man was arrested early Friday morning by Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies on an outstanding warrant and now faces an additional weapons charge. Cory J. Gregg of Carmi was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant issued in connection with a petition to revoke his special 24-month probation sentence.

Wayne County, IL · 2d
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A home in Centralia, Illinois hits the market

In 1955, architect William Bernoudy designed this home for the editor and publisher of the Centralia Sentinel. Two additions, one in 1998 and the other in 2000, expanded the living space while maintaining the home’s historic character. Thoughtful Architecture. The house on Perrine Avenue is an example of Prairie...

Centralia, IL · 1d

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West Frankfort football gearing up for first state quarterfinal game in 40 years

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. -- Words like 'wild' and 'surreal' were thrown around at West Frankfort's Wednesday afternoon practice, as for the second time in program history, and the first time in 40 years, the Redbirds are preparing for a State Quarterfinal game. With a chance to become the first team...

West Frankfort, IL · 1d

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GEFF MAN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS IN PRISON FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED

A 35-year-old Geff man has been sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a felony conviction for driving while his license was revoked in Richland County. According to court records, Cody Ray Buchanan received the two-year prison sentence on Monday, November 2nd after being convicted of...

Richland County, IL · 2d

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WEST FRANKFORT AND FLORA FIREFIGHTERS TURN FOOTBALL RIVALRY INTO CHARITABLE CHALLENGE

A friendly rivalry between the West Frankfort and Flora fire departments is turning Saturday’s high school football matchup between the Redbirds and Wolves at Flora into an opportunity to support two charitable causes. West Frankfort Firefighters IAFF Local 2402 and the Flora Volunteer Fire Department have agreed to make...

West Frankfort, IL · 1d

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Effingham County 4-H Makes History With First-Ever Livestock Skill-A-Thon

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- History was made on November 10, 2026, as Effingham County 4-H members participated in the county’s first-ever Livestock Skill-a-Thon, hosted by the Effingham County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. For many participants, the event was an entirely new experience. Members arrived unsure of what to expect but...

Effingham County, IL · 14h

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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER VETERANS ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTIES

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be available at locations in Fairfield...

Edwards County, IL · 2d

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Marion, Wabash and White counties during October. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Effingham, IL · 23h

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Clark & Goewey Highlight 4a All State Honorable Mention Football List

The IHSFCA Prep Football All State Honorable Mention list includes several area players. The 4a list is highlighted by Salem senior Trey Clark. He joins Archie Goewey of Centralia on the 4a list as well as Brayden Brown of Carterville, Liam Koetting of Breese Central, Grady Farrell of Civic Memorial, Freeburg’s Cooper Kisgen, Jaxton Ohren of Highland and Kalvin Becker of Mt Zion.

Salem, IL · 17h