Salem News
Antique Power Days held in Salem
The annual Antique Power Days farm machinery show was held on Saturday, Sept. 5-7, at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Salem. The event featured an array of different tractor brands, with the featured brand this year being Massey-Harris and Massey-Ferguson. The weekend saw a strong turnout of visitors from throughout the region.
Read MoreSalem Super Cruise
Salem Super Cruise Car Show patrons had a wide array of classic vehicles to admire on Saturday, Sept. 6, during the event at Bryan Memorial Park in Salem. The day culminated with the traditional cruise through town on Saturday afternoon, including cruising through the Antique Power Days event at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Read MoreOR/ER expansion project set to begin at Salem Township Hospital
Hospital renovation work ready to get under way on Monday By DENNIS ROSENBERGER stceditor@salemtc.net Construction on a project that will expand both the Surgical and Emergency areas at Salem Township Hospital (STH) is set to get under way next week, with hospital officials announcing that the first phase of the project will begin on…
Read MoreKaskaskia College to celebrate 85 years with event on Sept. 27
Celebration at main campus will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Times-Commoner Staff Report Kaskaskia College recently announced that it will be celebrating its 85th anniversary. Activities are planned on the KC main campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. According to a press release provided by BAM…
Read MoreSICW wrestling show set in Sandoval
Event will benefit Sandoval Athletic Fund By DENNIS ROSENBERGER stceditor@salemtc.net A fundraiser featuring Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling (SICW) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., with the wrestling show to be held the Sandoval High School to benefit the Sandoval Athletic Fund for the Sandoval-Odin-Patoka Co-op athletic program during the…
Read MoreISP reminds drivers, farmers about safely sharing roads this harvest season
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months. As farmers travel between fields, ISP reminds motorists and farmers alike to share…
Read MoreMarion County Animal Control has successful adoption event
By JO ALLEN jallen@morningsentinel.com Marion County Animal Control, in partnership with Hometown Paws, proudly announced recently that 16 out of 17 dogs available were adopted at the Antique Power Days adoption event held at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Seventeen dogs and puppies in dire need of homes were transported to the adoption event last…
Read MoreKinmundy celebrates Labor Day
Kinmundy hosted its annual Labor Day festivities on Monday, Sept. 1, with a variety of activities available for local residents to enjoy. The day kicked off with a car show at the Kinmundy City Park, hosted by the South Central High School FFA chapter, and was capped off by the Kinmundy Labor Day Parade on…
Read MorePatoka Fall Festival Parade
Patoka held its annual Fall Festival activities over the past weekend, with the Fall Festival Parade highlighting activities on Saturday, Aug. 30. The parade featured an array of entries from local families, businesses and organizations.
Read MoreProject puts new roof on home of U.S. Navy veteran in Salem
Local contractor teams with Owens Corning, Purple Heart Homes By DENNIS ROSENBERGER stceditor@salemtc.net A local contractor teamed up with Owens Corning Roofing last week to replace the roof at the home of a Salem veteran. A crew from Alpha and Omega Construction in Salem began work at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Aug.…
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