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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
Bradford National Bank will be hosting a free secure shredding and recycling day this Saturday, June 7th, from nine to eleven am. The shred truck will be at Bradford National Bank in Centralia, located at 1425 E. McCord in Centralia. Bradford National Bank is providing this service at no charge to the community.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
The Centralia Orphans Sectional Championship game against Marion scheduled for 4 Friday afternoon at St. Jacob Triad has been moved to O’Fallon due to field conditions.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
Samuel Arthur Johnloz, 69, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at Plaza Verde in Centralia. He was born on October 2, 1955, in Bakersfield, California, to Mary Opal Beeler Johnloz and Standford McGee Johnloz. They preceded him in death. Sam was a graduate of Centralia High School, Class of 1974. He worked at Kaskaskia Workshop, Inc., starting in 1978, remaining in the Residential Program until his death. He was employed by Farm Fresh Dairy Stores in 1995 until they were sold in 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
George Raymond Miller, 79, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2025, at his residence. He was born November 2, 1945, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Robert and Selma (Cohen) Miller. George married Marilyn (Fletcher) Miller on August 11, 199,0 in Springfield, Illinois.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
The City of Salem announces North College and West Boone are both reopened to traffic following patching work.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say a 27-year-old Iuka man was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on the 3900 block of County Farm Road southeast of Salem early Wednesday night. Andrew Pokojski of U.S. 50 told deputies he was traveling southbound when he hit a washboard in the roadway, overcorrected, went into a field and rolled multiple times. He was able to get out of the vehicle on his own and call in the wreck. Pokojski reported bleeding to the head was under control.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Robinson woman who failed to report to prison on a Lawrence County felony conviction. Police say Kyley Benton was one of three suspicious people who were reported to be taking items from the Elephant Storage Units on East Main Street. While the two men with her were quickly cleared, Benton allegedly gave police a false name twice before eventually giving her real name.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
The Marion County Fairgrounds comes alive on Friday and Saturday with a variety of activities. Fair Board President Doug Telford says a vendor fair both inside and outside the exhibit building is scheduled for four to eight Friday and nine to five Saturday. On Saturday, there will be free bouncy houses for the kids. There will also be food vendors on site. Telford says the Clinton County BBQ Society Sanction Competition is also scheduled for Saturday.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is proud to announce the official theme for the 2025 Fall Fest: “Small Town, Common Ground.” The theme is inspired by the city’s newest downtown destination, The Commons. The theme celebrates the unity, spirit, and shared experiences that bring our community together. Fall Fest 2025 is set to take place September 26–27th.
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2 weeks ago | 
southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has designated June 13-16 as Illinois Free Fishing Days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp or inland trout stamp in Illinois. The goal is for non-anglers to discover or rediscover the fun of fishing and to introduce children to the activity.
