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Youth demonstrate project mastery in 4-H Shows
Summer is a busy time for 4-H members, as they have the opportunity to show off the culmination of their project work from the past year at a variety of 4-H Shows. In addition to showing their projects at the County and State level, local members from Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties can participate in the Show of Champions.
Police Beat for Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Four people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Thursday on outstanding no bond warrants. Centralia Police arrested 37-year-old Paxton Price of North Beech in Centralia and 50-year-old Robert Roe of West Noleman in Centralia on outstanding felony warrants on separate possession of under five grams of methamphetamine warrants. They arrested 24-year-old Austin Dockins of North Maple in Centralia on a major traffic warrant.
Salem and Centralia Mayors in their own Shrine game competition, with pies in the face on the line
The Mayors of Centralia and Salem have their own Shrine game competition again this year ahead of the Shrine Football game on Friday night. Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder and Salem Mayor Nic Farley are in a battle to raise the most money for the Shriners. The mayor of the city that raises more money will be allowed to put a pie in the other mayor’s face. The winning mayor will also receive a shot at the other mayor in a dunking booth.
Patoka Mohawks Still Undefeated After Shutout Of Sandoval
Patoka improved to 8-0 with a 12-0 shutout in junior high baseball over Sandoval. Nolan Eddy had a big game going 2-2 with 3 RBI and 2 runs scored. Hunter Thompson added 2 RBI and 2 runs scored. Blaize Murray drove in a run along with Hunter Hyde, Brantley Brumfield. The Mohawks scored 8 runs in the 2nd inning to break it open. On the mound, Alec Payne went all 4 innings allowing 2 hits and struck out 6.
World Wide Technology Raceway to host first NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race in September 2025
MADISON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - World Wide Technology Raceway will host its first-ever NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race following a shift in race dates for the 2025 schedule. According to a release, WWT Raceway will host The Enjoy Illinois 300 after it was moved from its traditional June slot to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, as the second race of the 10-event Cup Series Playoffs.
Salute To Service: Jerod Kampwerth, Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District Assistant Chief
Today’s Salute to Service is Jerod Kampwerth, new Assistant Chief of the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District. Kampwerth first volunteered as a firefighter in 2005 in Glen Carbon and joined the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District around 2009. Kampwerth was pinned recently as the new Assistant Chief with his family there to help celebrate.
Centralia Resource Center holds Overdose Awareness Day Event
The Centralia Community Resource Center hosted an Overdose Awareness Day event on Wednesday. Representatives from several local organizations came to share information and resources. Morgan Isaiah from the Community Resource Center talked about the significance of the event. “This year’s theme is ‘together we can,’ and that’s really the theme...
Wildcats Off To Hot Start With 6-0 Win Over Lebanon
The Salem soccer team is back in action at Greenville today against Lebanon at 6:30. The Cats are 2-0 on the season after opening the tournament last night with a 6-0 win over Pinckneyville. Junior Eli Baker had his 2nd hat trick of the season with goals also from Robbie Shober, Caleb Purintun and Alex Woolridge. Cory Keele and the defense helped in their 2nd straight shutout to open the year.
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Illinois: A sneak peek inside the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Hard Rock Casino Rockford is part ultra modern casino, part entertainment mecca and a love letter to the city’s favorite son and Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen. Story continues below. Not only does a 63-foot tall version of...
They walked away from a Missouri cult. Now they’re warning anyone who’ll listen.
FESTUS — A small white church with a red door sits in an old neighborhood by the railroad tracks here. It's just a few blocks north of the bars, restaurants and shops that line East Main Street. Faith groups have called the building home since the 1930s. Last year,...
Nashville A-Team Session Guitarist Pete Wade Dead at 89
Pete Wade, the Nashville A-Team guitarist who played on recordings such as Ray Price's "Crazy Arms" and George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today," died on Tuesday (Aug. 27), according to a statement from the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was 89 years old. Born in Norfolk, Va., Herman...
Urgent Warning for Illinois Boaters Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Illinois Conservation Police emphasize the importance of wearing life jackets to prevent drownings. Illinois Conservation Police Urge Boaters to Wear Life Jackets. This year alone, the department has responded to 48 boating-related incidents, resulting in 15 fatalities and 15 injuries. Alarmingly, 13 of these...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
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