Centralia Morning Sentinel

16/11/2024

Top stories in the weekend edition of the Sentinel:
- ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ comes to Kaskaskia College
- Mount Vernon Zoning Commission recommends solar approval
- Cedarhurst The Lights returns for third year
- Prescription Shared Space hosts Business After Hours event
- ’Night Before Christmas Bags’ help spread Christmas cheer
- Effort under way to provide senior meals in Salem, surrounding area
- County uses opioid settlement fund to support drug court program
- Fomby speaks to Okawville students
- Shipping services release suggested deadlines for sending holiday packages
- Washington County Board approves budget

15/11/2024

Top stories in the Friday edition of the Sentinel:
- Goshen Trail Longrifles seeks new members
- New Senior Center project making great progress
- Court questions sanity of rural Centralia man arrested on weapons charges
- Centralia man arrested on federal charges of distributing child po*******hy
- Community First Bank reports ATM theft incident
- Defendants ordered to pay $3.6 million in Marion County wrongful death case
- RLC to hold ribbon cutting for new manufacturing academy
- State approves rail crossing upgrade in Kinmundy
- MV FFA Chapter named Three-Star Gold Chapter — again
- Marion County rejects contract proposal for use of Centralia animal shelter
- Kaskaskia College to host apprenticeship forum
- Centralia council approves TIF disbursements to local businesses
- Centralia City Schools board looks at tentative tax levy
- Washington Co. ambulance facility completion date pushed back
- Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapon ban

13/11/2024

Top stories in the Wednesday edition of the Sentinel:
- Continental Tire employees help out Jefferson County Toys for Kids: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/continental-tire-employees-help-out-jefferson-county-toys-for-kids/
- People live the life of the homeless at ‘A Night in the Cold’: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/people-live-the-life-of-the-homeless-at-a-night-in-the-cold/
- Mount Vernon man arrested for aggravated arson: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/mount-vernon-man-arrested-for-aggravated-arson/
- Salem man charged with forcing entry into occupied garage: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/salem-man-charged-with-forcing-entry-into-occupied-garage/
- Breese Girl Scout named top fundraiser in Southern Illinois Fall GSA Product Program: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/breese-girl-scout-named-top-fundraiser-in-southern-illinois-fall-gsa-product-program/
- Centralia Masonic Lodge to host toy auction: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/centralia-masonic-lodge-to-host-toy-auction/
- Committee votes to allow WCETSB to pursue moving 911 office: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/committee-votes-to-allow-wcetsb-to-pursue-moving-911-office/
- WW10 Veterans Day Ceremony held Nov. 8: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/ww10-veterans-day-ceremony-held-nov-8/
- Socks for Seniors returns this year: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/socks-for-seniors-returns-this-year/
- Salem Community Thanksgiving Dinner set for Saturday: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/salem-community-thanksgiving-dinner-set-for-saturday/
- Business page: Play cafe comes to Centralia (https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/play-cafe-comes-to-centralia/), KSB salutes ABC Pub with first Business Beautiful Award (https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/13/ksb-salutes-abc-pub-with-first-business-beautiful-award-2/)

12/11/2024

Top stories in the Tuesday Sentinel:
- Hearse and mail truck placed on loan at Pinckneyville museum: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/hearse-and-mail-truck-placed-on-loan-at-pinckneyville-museum/
- Woodlawn HS students honor veterans at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/woodlawn-hs-students-honor-veterans-at-mt-vernon-memorial-gardens/
- Mount Vernon Zoning Commission to again consider solar permit: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/mount-vernon-zoning-commission-to-again-consider-solar-permit/
- Dream Center provides warmth and food for locals in need: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/dream-center-provides-warmth-and-food-for-locals-in-need/
- Community puling together in wake of Meals for Seniors funding crisis: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/community-puling-together-in-wake-of-meals-for-seniors-funding-crisis/
- Jury trial set for teen charged with murdering Salem eighth grader: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/jury-trial-set-for-teen-charged-with-murdering-salem-eighth-grader/
- Nashville Council approves hiring McClay: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/nashville-council-approves-hiring-mcclay/
- Stanley Ray releases Christmas album: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/stanley-ray-releases-christmas-album/
- Bluford Grade School fifth-graders get postcard from all 50 states
- Salem Elks Lodge gives back to local community
- OHS pays tribute to Taylor Haacke
- Sheriff's committee recommends additional deputy and increasing pay: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/sheriffs-committee-recommends-additional-deputy-and-increasing-pay/
- Mount Vernon eyes Fairfield Road resurfacing: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/mount-vernon-eyes-fairfield-road-resurfacing/
- Girl Scouts wrap up Fall Product Program: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/girl-scouts-wrap-up-fall-product-program/
- Community page: Centralia Cultural Society hosts photography exhibit (https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/centralia-cultural-society-hosts-photography-exhibit/), SCHS bringing ‘One Stoplight Town’ to Salem Theatre stage (https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/12/schs-bringing-one-stoplight-town-to-salem-theatre-stage/)

09/11/2024

Top stories in the weekend edition of the Sentinel:
- Enduring Freedom Celebration held at KC: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/enduring-freedom-celebration-held-at-kc/
- Buffkins pleads guilty to child po*******hy charges involving Salem girl: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/buffkins-pleads-guilty-to-child-po*******hy-charges-involving-salem-girl/
- Mount Vernon approves annual audit report: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/mount-vernon-approves-annual-audit-report/
- Nigerian national sentenced to federal prison in Benton: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/nigerian-national-sentenced-to-federal-prison-in-benton/
- Lawmakers demand hearing about IDOC inmate mail causing drug crisis: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/lawmakers-demand-hearing-about-idoc-inmate-mail-causing-drug-crisis/
- Cedarhurst Quilters give items to Amy Center: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/cedarhurst-quilters-give-items-to-amy-center/
- Willisville man arrested on m**h and DUI charges: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/willisville-man-arrested-on-m**h-and-dui-charges/
- Dispatch supervisor salary discussed: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/dispatch-supervisor-salary-discussed/
- Salem Township Hospital educates staff, community about infection prevention practices: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/salem-township-hospital-educates-staff-community-about-infection-prevention-practices/
- photos from work on the Carillon in downtown Centralia to clean the bells: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/09/carillon-tower-work/

08/11/2024

Top stories in the Friday Sentinel:
- Local Rotary clubs continue support of Primary Center program: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/local-rotary-clubs-continue-support-of-primary-center-program/
- Wife of southern Illinois judge charged with first degree murder in his shooting death: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/wife-of-southern-illinois-judge-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-his-shooting-death/
- Rep. Meier responds to funding crisis with Project Bread senior meals program: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/rep-meier-responds-to-funding-crisis-with-project-bread-senior-meals-program/
- GOP candidates dominate political races in Marion County: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/gop-candidates-dominate-political-races-in-marion-county/
- Young boy injured by Molotov cocktail attack: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/young-boy-injured-by-molotov-cocktail-attack/
- Bost wins decisive victory in Congressional race: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/bost-wins-decisive-victory-in-congressional-race/
- Wamac approves police wage increase to retain officers: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/wamac-approves-police-wage-increase-to-retain-officers/
- RLC Board eyes tax levy resolution: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/rlc-board-eyes-tax-levy-resolution/
- Nearly five inches of rainfall on Monday in Washington Co.: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/nearly-five-inches-of-rainfall-on-monday-in-washington-co/
- Mount Vernon Elks Lodge plans veterans event for Saturday: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/mount-vernon-elks-lodge-plans-veterans-event-for-saturday/
- Christmas for Heroes fundraising is underway: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/christmas-for-heroes-fundraising-is-underway/
- ‘Treasure Island’ comes to MVTHS: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/08/treasure-island-comes-to-mvths/
- Okawville Police Department implements Axon: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/okawville-police-department-implements-axon/
- Johannes Construction chose businesses to work on new ambulance facility: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/07/johannes-construction-chose-businesses-to-work-on-new-ambulance-facility/

08/11/2024

Photography skills, or interesting photos recently taken that you might want to share? The Sentinel is accepting photos for our Photo of the Week space on the weekend commentary page. Submit your Photo of the Week by email to [email protected]."

06/11/2024

Top stories in the Wednesday Sentinel:
- Candlelight Walk draws crowd to Jefferson Co. Historical Village: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/candlelight-walk-draws-crowd-to-jefferson-co-historical-village/
- Miller begins service as Salem police chief: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/miller-begins-service-as-salem-police-chief/
- Mount Vernon approves adding a position for MVPD: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/mount-vernon-approves-adding-a-position-for-mvpd/
- Chicken dinner fundraiser helps Jefferson Co. Toys for Kids: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/chicken-dinner-fundraiser-helps-jefferson-co-toys-for-kids/
- Centralia council approves development agreement with F.C.L.E.: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/centralia-council-approves-development-agreement-with-f-c-l-e/
- Brehm Library to host program on Great Horned Owls: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/brehm-library-to-host-program-on-great-horned-owls/
- Centralia Recreation Complex leads October building costs: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/centralia-recreation-complex-leads-october-building-costs/
- Churches celebrate Halloween with Trunk or Treat: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/churches-celebrate-halloween-with-trunk-or-treat/
- JCSO responds to slightly more calls in October: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/jcso-responds-to-slightly-more-calls-in-october/
- Salem Township Hospital hears positive news on audit: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/salem-township-hospital-hears-positive-news-on-audit/
- Business page: Head Lines wig room serves those dealing with hair loss: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/06/head-lines-wig-room-serves-those-dealing-with-hair-loss/

06/11/2024

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06/11/2024

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06/11/2024

Marion County election results can be found on the Sentinel's website:
https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/unofficial-marion-county-general-election-results/

05/11/2024

Top stories in the Tuesday edition of the Sentinel:
- Salem youth making her mark in boxing world: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/salem-youth-making-her-mark-in-boxing-world/
- Keep America Beautiful visits Centralia: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/keep-america-beautiful-visits-centralia/
- Electric scooter donated to Mount Vernon veteran: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/electric-scooter-donated-to-mount-vernon-veteran/
- Mount Vernon awards bid for concrete alley project: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/mount-vernon-awards-bid-for-concrete-alley-project/
- Central City board makes steps to undergo large infrastructure project: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/central-city-board-makes-steps-to-undergo-large-infrastructure-project/
- Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees receives private donation for Vandalia campus: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/kaskaskia-college-board-of-trustees-receives-private-donation-for-vandalia-campus/
- photos from the Mount Vernon Knife Show: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/05/mount-vernon-knife-show-held-on-friday-and-saturday/

03/11/2024

Know Your Candidate profiles in the weekend edition of the Sentinel
- Marion County Coroner: Anton Dubrick and Claude L. Howell, Jr.: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/know-your-candidates-marion-county-coroner/
- Marion County State’s Attorney: Jon R. Meador and Timothy J. Hudspeth: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/know-your-candidates-marion-county-states-attorney/
- Marion County Board District Two: Megan Young Geary and Michael J. Douglas: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/know-your-candidates-marion-county-board-district-two/
- Marion County Board District Four: Thomas H. Crossland III and Cody Alan Rose: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/know-your-candidates-marion-county-board-district-four/
- U.S. Congress - 12th Congressional District: Mike Bost: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/know-your-candidates-u-s-congress-12th-congressional-district/

03/11/2024

Remember to set your clocks back!

02/11/2024

Top stories in the weekend edition of the Sentinel:
- Greater Centralia community makes impact in Spruce Pine, N.C.: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/greater-centralia-community-makes-impact-in-spruce-pine-n-c/
- Woodlawn FPD responds to large field/woods fire: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/woodlawn-fpd-responds-to-large-field-woods-fire/
- Project Bread announces temporary closure of area meal centers: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/project-bread-announces-temporary-closure-of-area-meal-centers/
- Two children in car struck by gunfire in Centralia drive by: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/two-children-in-car-struck-by-gunfire-in-centralia-drive-by/
- Amy Center recognizes new community partners: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/amy-center-recognizes-new-community-partners/
- ‘Appalachian Journey’ program planned for Nov. 9: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/appalachian-journey-program-planned-for-nov-9/
- Okawville Village Board approves curbing repair projects estimate: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/02/okawville-village-board-approves-curbing-repair-projects-estimate/

- See Know Your Candidate profiles for local Marion County races and a U.S. Congress seat

01/11/2024

Top stories in the Friday Sentinel:
- Inaugural Hide and Seek from Police held in Nashville: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/31/inaugural-hide-and-seek-from-police-held-in-nashville/
- Mount Vernon city manager announces that she will retire next year: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/mount-vernon-city-manager-announces-that-she-will-retire-next-year/
- Waltonville Veterans Day Parade planned for Nov. 11: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/waltonville-veterans-day-parade-planned-for-nov-11/
- Vandalia man found guilty, facing 120 years in child po*******hy case: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/31/vandalia-man-found-guilty-facing-120-years-in-child-po*******hy-case/
- Early morning fire destroys Sandoval home: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/31/early-morning-fire-destroys-sandoval-home/
- RLCD awarded $922K in federal funds: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/rlcd-awarded-922k-in-federal-funds/
- Bluford FFA prepares 'Everything But the Turkey' meals: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/bluford-ffa-prepares-everything-but-the-turkey-meals/
- SSM Health Good Sam celebrates upgraded Sleep Center: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/ssm-health-good-sam-celebrates-upgraded-sleep-center/
- Okawville Police investigating damage to OCYA Park: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/31/okawville-police-investigating-damage-to-ocya-park-2/
- Time to "fall back" and set clocks back an hour on Sunday: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/time-to-fall-back-and-set-clocks-back-an-hour-on-sunday/
- AST celebrates opening of breast care center: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/11/01/ast-celebrates-opening-of-breast-care-center/
- Temporary closure of KC Nashville Education Center announced: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/31/temporary-closure-of-kc-nashville-education-center-announced/

30/10/2024

Headlines on Wednesday's business page:
- Serenity Pass brings holistic healthcare to Sandoval and surrounding area: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/serenity-pass-brings-holistic-healthcare-to-sandoval-and-surrounding-area/
- Robert White presented with Agent of Year Award: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/robert-white-presented-with-agent-of-year-award/
- Melinda’s Coffee + Bistro celebrates five years in Centralia : https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/melindas-coffee-bistro-celebrates-five-years-in-centralia/
- Becker’s Snack Shack receives $15,000 FHLBank grant in partnership with Bradford National Bank: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/beckers-snack-shack-receives-15000-fhlbank-grant-in-partnership-with-bradford-national-bank/

30/10/2024

Top stories in the Wednesday Sentinel:
- Mount Vernon holds successful electronic recycling event: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/mount-vernon-holds-successful-electronic-recycling-event/
- Humanitarian group makes it safely to N.C.:https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/humanitarian-group-makes-it-safely-to-n-c/
- Centralia High School to honor 2024 Distinguished Alumni: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/28/centralia-high-school-to-honor-2024-distinguished-alumni/
- Monument moved outside of Jefferson Co. Courthouse: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/monument-moved-outside-of-jefferson-co-courthouse/
- Parties rest in 2018 Fayette County child p**n bench trial: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/29/parties-rest-in-2018-fayette-county-child-p**n-bench-trial/
- Lane expansion and bridge replacement announced: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/29/lane-expansion-and-bridge-replacement-announced/
- MVTHS has clean audit for FY 2024: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/mvths-has-clean-audit-for-fy-2024/
- RLC announces criminal justice scholarships: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/30/rlc-announces-criminal-justice-scholarships/
- WCETSB seeks to move 911 coordinator office: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/29/wcetsb-seeks-to-move-911-coordinator-office/
- WW10 superintendent reports on school maintenance grant: https://www.morningsentinel.com/2024/10/29/ww10-superintendent-reports-on-school-maintenance-grant/