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Should the Orphans stay or go?

Centralia, Illinois · Centralia

Should the Orphans stay or go?

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The hot topic in Southern Illinois high school sports this week was learning that Centralia High School is considering an invitation to leave the South Seven Conference and join the Cahokia Conference.Read Article

Community solar farm project planned northeast of Centralia

Renewable Energy · Centralia

Community solar farm project planned northeast of Centralia

CENTRALIA — Plans are in the works to construct a 4.95 megawatt community solar farm that will be located on 22 acres northeast of Centralia, off of Community Beach Rd. Pete Yannakakis with Solar Generation MW, the developer for the project, spoke with members of the Marion County Board County and Community Relations Committee this week to outline the plans for the project as a preliminary step toward eventually seeking a special use permit for …Read Article

Brent Corners, Centralia, 07/12/25

Poverty · Centralia

Brent Corners, Centralia, 07/12/25

Another week gone by in poverty flats. Needing a rain, it is July and always on the verge of a drought where your thoughts are deeper than the topsoil. Lol.Read Article

Marion Co. Fair to host Queen, Junior Miss & Little Miss Pageants

The 2025 Miss Marion County Fair Queen pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on July 28 in the fairground grandstand in Salem. Along with the queen competition, 20 Little Misses will also be crowned. The Junior Miss pageant will be held at 7 p.m. July 29, and there will be 17 Little Misses crowned that night as well. Marion County Fair Queen candidates for 2025 are: • Ella Douglas, daughter of Mike and Britt Douglas of Salem. Ella attended Salem Commun…Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

Centralia Cancels Scheduled Water Conservation Due to Project Delays, Revised Timeline to Follow

CENTRALIA – The City of Centralia announced Wednesday that the currently scheduled water conservation has now been canceled due to project delays and changes. The city says a revised timeline will be released again with updated information on any necessary conservation efforts. The city appreciates your patience and understanding as these improvements continue on its water supply system.Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Brent Corners, Centralia, 07/05/25

Everything is pretty well wrapped up around here and now back to spraying. We got varying rain last week from 1.5 to 3.5 inches, but you don’t turn any down on July 1, no matter what.Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Centralia First Christian calls Adam Carlson as new minister

“After a faithful and prayerful 5-year search, First Christian Church of Centralia is excited to announce the calling of Adam Carlson as our next minister,” shared the church. “Adam brings both passion and enthusiasm to ministry, and has actively served in ministry in several capacities over the past few years. He recently concluded his role as Student Associate Pastor and Office Administrator at Cascade Christian Church in Grand Rapids, Michiga…Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Centralia Man Arrested for Possessing Child Porn

CENTRALIA – A Centralia man was booked into the Marion County Jail for Possession of Child Pornography Tuesday. Centralia Police say 67-year-old James D. Nail’s arrest happened after officers along with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office executed a search warrant in the 700 block of South Cherry in reference to a child pornography case. Several items were recovered from the home and are currently being analyzed by the Attorney General’s offi…Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Salem salutes 25 years of service from Sola

Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

Hundreds of flags receive a proper retirement

Sentinel Photo/DENNIS ROSENBERGERPROPER RETIREMENT — Trail Life Troop #262 members carry flags to the fire pit to be properly retired during a ceremony on Saturday at the Salem Elks Lodge. Sentinel Photo/DENNIS ROSENBERGERRESPECTING OLD GLORY — Members of Trail Life Troop #262 and Troop #6288 joined the Salem Elks Lodge on Saturday to retire nearly 400 old and worn flags during a ceremony in Salem. SALEM — Nearly 400 old and tattered flags were …Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

'DOOL' Spoilers: An Offer, An Apology, A Reflection

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday, June 17, promise some explosive moments in the land of Salem. Someone presents an interesting offer, while another gives an apology, and a former super couple reflects. What’s set to unravel on Tuesday’s show? Time to find out! Gabi Hernandez’s Offer Days of Our Lives spoilers for Tuesday, June 17, suggest that Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) will present an offer to Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon). (Make sur…Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

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