The Sentinel Newspaper

Since 1863, The Sentinel has been a familiar presence in Centralia and Mount Vernon households. Over the years, it has documented the stories and experiences of people living in various communities throughout South Central Illinois. Today, it remains the largest news organization in the region, dedicated to gathering and sharing local news.

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Rams, Orphans compete in frosh/soph meet

1 day ago | morningsentinel.com | Paul Hines

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back By PAUL HINES [email protected] MOUNT VERNON — The youngest athletes in the South Seven Conference took center stage at Tuesday’s boys track and field freshman/sophomore meet.
Haley leaves lasting impact on Waltonville

1 day ago | morningsentinel.com | Paul Hines

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back By PAUL HINES [email protected] WALTONVILLE — Coach is the only thing John Walker ever called Allen Haley. Haley, who impacted Waltonville schools and the broader community, died Friday.
Rostollan heads to SIU-Edwardsville

3 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Paul Hines

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Menser helps Spartans shut down Woodlawn

4 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Paul Hines

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Why math interests me

5 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Kyle Pruden |Bob Frakes

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back By BOB FRAKES It Caught My Eye Having spent several pieces on math, I intended to move on this week but I received several emails about my previous (10/21) article on Eratosthenes and I felt I needed to revisit that.
Lady Spartans claim MTC title

5 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Paul Hines

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State Route 37 lane closures begin Monday in Marion County

6 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Kyle Pruden

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back SALEM — Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs to State Route 37, between Madison Street in Salem and East Cherry Street in Kinmundy, will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Monday, May 12.
Centralia Etching May 10, 2025

6 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Kyle Pruden

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Jefferson County Etchings May 10, 2025

6 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Travis Morse

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CJHS SOAR Students inspired to help others

6 days ago | morningsentinel.com | Michelle Pennington

If you’re a current subscriber, log in below. If you would like to subscribe, please click the subscribe tab above. Username Password Lost your password? Please enter your email and we will send you a password reset link. Email ← Back Sixth-grade SOAR students and teachers at Centralia Junior High School coordinated a fundraising project after learning about severe flooding in North Carolina and seeing the challenges of local flooding on community members.