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ORDC hosts Goose Creek 5K

ORDC hosts Goose Creek 5K

The Odin Renewal andDevelopment Committee hosted the 16th Annual Goose Creek Classic 5K on May 24 at Spears Fields Park in the Village of Odin. “Thank you to the community and the runners who took their Saturday morning to come run in our event, shared ORDC. “We had 29 runners ranging from 9 to 72 years old. Eleven runners were over 60 years old. Eight runners were under the age of 20. Eight of those runners were at one time or another an Odi…Read Article

Guest Worship Team to lead service at Evergreen Christian

Salem, Illinois · Salem

Guest Worship Team to lead service at Evergreen Christian

Jeff Shupert of Dieterich, Illinois, will lead a team of individuals from Altamont and Effingham during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service this week at Evergreen Christian Church in Salem. Shannon Bopp will bring the message. Mason Morris will give the offertory and Communion meditation. Jim Koehler and Liz Bryant will greet individuals as they arrive. Madison Karrick will be at the Welcome Center. Sunday School classes are dismissed for the nex…Read Article

Walker Named to Graceland University Spring 2025 Honors

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Walker Named to Graceland University Spring 2025 Honors

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2025 spring term have been announced, and Mollie Walker of Patoka (62875), IL has been named to the Honors List. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the Honors List. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is more than just a school. It is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individu…Read Article

Ronald Dwain Potter Jr.

Ronald Dwain Potter Jr., age 46 of Salem, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Ron Jr. was born on April 25, 1979, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Ronald Potter Sr. and Donna Kaye (Watson) Garrison. Survivors include his father, Ronald Potter Sr. and wife Audrey of Salem; mother, Donna Garrison of Salem; son, Payton Potter of Salem; brother, Ryan Potter and wife Sara of Salem; sister, Pamela Holsappl…Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

Traffic arrest results in multiple charges

CENTRALIA — Blake A. Storey, 30, of Centralia, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. on May 27 for possession of meth, in an amount less than five grams; possession of a controlled substance; driving on suspended license; operating uninsured motor vehicle; illegal liquor access; unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver; expired registration; and changing lanes without signaling. The traffic stop took place near the intersection of Andrews and McKee Stre…Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

'DOOL'Spoilers: Making The Rounds, Prepping For Baby, Mother’s Fury

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, June 6, indicate some major moments in the land of Salem as fans head into the weekend. A manuscript makes the rounds, while a couple preps for their baby’s arrival, and a mother explodes with fury. What’s set to unravel on Friday’s show? Time to find out! Stephanie Johnson’s Steamy Manuscript Makes The Rounds Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, June 6, imply that Stephanie Johnson’s (Abigail Klein) manu…Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

Donoho saluted for dedication to Salem students

(Times-Commoner Photo gby Dennis Rosenberger)Salem Community High School English teacher Matt Donoho (left) was presented with a gift from the SCHS Academic Foundation by Foundation member Don Decker in honor of his recognition as the 2025 SCHS Teacher of the Year. SCHS Teacher of the Year honor presented at year-end breakfast By DENNIS ROSENBERGER stceditor@salemtc.net Salem Community High School (SCHS) held its annual end-of-year breakfast o…Salem, Illinois · Salem Read Article

Greenview Christian hosting free dinner & swimming Sunday

Greenview Christian Church of Centralia, 12 Greenview Road, (Route 51 South of Centralia and Greenview Golf Course), gathers for a 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor John Klockenga will bring the message. Kids Church meets and a nursery is available. The regular schedule also includes Sunday evening prayer and woship services at 6. Free dinner and swimming will be held this Sunday, June 8, with dinner at 5 p.m. at Bryan Memorial Park in S…Swimming · Salem Read Article

Orphan Annies capture regional title

By RANDY LIST listsentinelsports@gmail.com CENTRALIA — In order for the Centralia High School softball team to move up, Emrie Quick had to get the bunt down. Sentinel PhotoREGIONAL RUN-OFF — The Centralia Orphan Annies are Class 3A softball regional champions after defeating Triad in a walk-off Saturday at Rotary Park. Which the freshman did in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday to bring home the lone run of the game in the Orphan Annies’…Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Centralia police detective obtains rare certification

Jader makes switch to investigations department By JO ALLEN jallen@morningsentinel.com CENTRALIA — A Centralia police officer recently obtained a rare type of drug recognition training that only about 175 other officers in the state have received. According to Centralia Police Department Chief Chris Locke, CPD officer, and now detective, Mickey Jader has undergone a rigorous certification to obtain yet another title. He is now a drug recogn…Centralia, Illinois · Centralia Read Article

Alaina June McElroy, 3, of Kinmundy

Alaina June McElroy, 3, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia. A graveside service will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Vernon, with Pastor Doug Wodtka officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the family, and can be given online at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-alainas-family-in-their-time-of-grief or to Miller …Kinmundy · Kinmundy Read Article

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