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As a scholar, he’s charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord’s Prayer, recited the Apostle’s Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.”
Police Beat for Saturday, July 20th, 2024
Centralia Police have arrested a Salem man on two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and felony criminal damage to property. Dodd Bradley of North Broadway was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a final decision on the charges. 28-year-old Crystal Harris was arrested in Jackson...
Salem City Council to open bids for sale of former Save-a-Lot building
Will the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main in Salem have new owners?. The Salem City Council will open sealed bids at its Monday night meeting from anyone interested in purchasing the building. City officials say there has been some interest. The Salem City Council voted this spring to sell...
Two face aggravated battery to police officer charges following separate incidents
Two people have been charged in Marion County Court with separate aggravated battery incidents involving Centralia Police. 28-year-old Haley Nardone of West Warmouth in Salem was charged with aggravated battery for allegedly striking an officer in the head with a cup of water in an incident last Thursday. Police encountered Nardone when investigating a battery complaint. Nardone has also been charged with resisting or obstructing a police officer for allegedly refusing to have her hands placed in handcuffs.
As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
They gathered one last time on Sunday — the handful of mostly elderly members of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The members, joined by well-wishers, said the Lord’s Prayer, recited the Apostle’s Creed and heard a biblical passage typically used at funerals, “To everything there is a season ... a time to be born, and a time to die.” They sang classic hymns — “Amazing Grace,” “It Is Well With My Soul” and, poignantly, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” Afterward, members voted unanimously to close the church, a century and a half after it was created by hardscrabble farmers in this southern Illinois community of about 14,000 people. Many U.S. churches close their doors each year, typically with little attention. But this closure has a poignant twist.
Registration for new school year underway at Salem Community High School
Online registration at Salem Community High School is open. Students are asked to complete the online registration process at www.salemhigh.com through Skyward Family Access prior to Wednesday, July 31st. Students new to the district, excluding pre-registered freshmen, should call the Student Services Office at 548-0727 starting Monday, August 5th ,...
Final One Way Singers reunion performance draws big crowd
For the final time, the One Way Singers gathered in Salem this weekend to perform and reminisce about their involvement in a major change in Christian music that brought instruments into the church while allowing them to tour the country, Canada, and Mexico. Doyle Combs was Music Director at the...
Moats & Gullion Finish Top 104 out of 1331 Bowlers at Jr Gold…..4 Wildcats Finish Run At Jr Gold
For Salem, 2 of their 4 bowlers who competed at Jr Gold in the Detroit area advanced through the brutal qualification rounds to finish top 104 out of 1331 bowlers from across the country. Keaton Gullion and Silas Moats both advanced through to the final 191 Advancers Round with solid...
Centralia’s Jaxon Cushman 5th In Survivor Tournament at Junior Gold U15
Jaxon Cushman of Centralia posted an absolutely stellar series in the U15 Boys division of the Survivor Tournament. His 1225 total for five games – a whopping 245 average – had him sitting in first until the last squad. From unofficial results, he will finish in 5th overall. High area finisher in the U18 Boys division of Survivor is Wildcat Ryan Detering with an 1102 series, averaging 220. Ryan is in 81st out of 450 bowlers.
Towboats: Pathways to Decarbonization
There are many forces pushing stakeholders across the global maritime industry to decarbonize. In the U.S. inland waterways, regulations aren’t one of the main drivers—at least not at the moment, according to Mike Complita, principal and vice president of strategic expansion at Elliott Bay Design Group, a naval architecture firm.
Nashville Mourns as Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Gallatin Pike, Calls for Improved Safety Infrastructure Intensify
A Nashville pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night on Gallatin Pike near Walton Lane. As reported by officials, the man, 48, was hit while attempting to cross the road at 9:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene. As detailed by the same source, the driver involved in...
Odin Village Board honors a long time member who is leaving town
A long time member of the Odin Village Board has resigned due to leaving town. Jim Smith was honored at the board’s meeting last week with an acrylic clock for his 21 years of work on behalf of the village. During his tenure, Smith also served as interim mayor and mayor pro temp.
Carol Boyles, 70 of Fairfield
Carol Boyles, 70 of Fairfield, passed away at 5:11 AM, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on December 24, 1953, in Alton, IL to Billy and Cleo (Sonricker) Coatney, she married Robert Boyles on July 3, 1976, who preceded her in death in 2014. Carol was a homemaker, childcare worker, and active in her churches, Geff United Methodist and Ellen Moore.
Linda Lou Hoskins, 85, of Geff
Linda Lou Hoskins, 85, of Geff, passed away on July 20, 2024 at 10:29PM in Evansville IN. She was a homemaker. Linda was born October 28, 1938, at home in rural Wayne County, Illinois to Roy Edward and Etta Belle (Cox) Brown. She married Grant Hoskins in 1958. They celebrated 65 years last year.
Salem’s Vanhoutin & Macy Jones finishes run at Junior Gold
Elena Vanhoutin competed at the 2024 Junior Gold National Bowling Tournament in Detroit, Michigan over the past week-plus. Competing with 545 other competitors, Elena averaged 136 for the 4-day tournament (-1023) and was 522nd. Last year’s runner up, Macy Jones of Shobonier averaged 180 for the week and finished with...
SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic spine surgeon in Centralia
SSM Health Medical Group in Illinois continues to expand its spine surgery and pain management services in Centralia, Il by adding an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to its medical staff. Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, MBBS, MS, MD, is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who is globally trained and fellowship-certified. He received training from...
Organizer of Centralia Summer Market pleased with turnout and family participation
Great weather brought out a big crowd to the 4th Annual Centralia Summer Market this weekend. Mimi Hawkins enjoyed all the kids smiles as they were able to take part in a new of free activities for children including bounce houses, face painting, and shell painting. For the adults, there...
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