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Two Arrested, One Wanted after Burglary and Vehicle Chase in Rural Centralia

Centralia, Illinois · Centralia

Two Arrested, One Wanted after Burglary and Vehicle Chase in Rural Centralia

CENTRALIA – Two people were arrested and a third person is being sought following a burglary and then a vehicle chase with law enforcement in rural Centralia Thursday. Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says a 911 call came in from the caretaker of the property where the burglary happened on Bernard Road and said the suspects were wearing masks while they were there. The caretaker was able to see the suspects using photo/video surveillance and s…Read Article

Kaskaskia College announces President’s List, Dean’s List & Graduates for Spring 2025

Higher Education · Centralia

Kaskaskia College announces President’s List, Dean’s List & Graduates for Spring 2025

Centralia, IL – Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Presidents List for the Spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time students who completed 12 or more college-level semester credits during the semester and part-time students who completed six or more college-level semester credits during the semester while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. Addieville Althoff, Jackson C Dulle, Claire E Hecke…Read Article

Marion County libraries awarded grant funding

Secretary of State · Marion County

Marion County libraries awarded grant funding

MARION COUNTY — Five Marion County public libraries were among libraries across the state to be awarded grant funding through the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias recently announced nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries in Illinois to help ensure access to resources and programming for the state’s residents. Local libraries that have been awarded funding through the grant p…Read Article

Several Centralia Streets Closing for Road Maintenance

CENTRALIA – The City of Centralia Public Works says weather permitting, several streets will be closed to on street parking for oil and chip road maintenance Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Estate Drive Agape Lane Devonia North Davis – Broadway to MLK East Noleman- McCord to Pleasant Watson Meyer- 2nd to Noleman Perrine – MLK to 2nd Frazier – Pleasant to Perrine Please do not park on these roads. Do not drive through oil not covered by rock. If …Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

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 …Renewable Energy · Centralia Read Article

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.Poverty · Centralia Read Article

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.Centralia, Illinois · Centralia 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

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