4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (191+ words) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — Project organizers announced recently an expansion of the Regional Office of Education #13 Birth to Three Prevention Initiative Program. Because of the expansion, families across Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington Counties are seeing increased access to early childhood services,…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (75+ words) morningsentinel.com Free Family Movie Day Centralia Cultural Society awards four $1,000 arts scholarships to local students Cornerstone & Richview UMC to sing ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus’ MV FFA captures 3rd place in state Master Gardener: A Little of This…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (373+ words) morningsentinel.com Immanuel UCC explores mystery of Jesus' parables Immanuel UCC explores why Jesus taught in parables as Pastor Ken Schafer preaches “Why the Mystery?” on Matthew 13:11–17 at Sunday’s 10 a.m. service, in person and on Facebook. Immanuel United Church…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (379+ words) CENTRALIA—What started as one person helping with someone else’s school supply drive has grown into a decade-long effort to make sure local children head back to school prepared. Crystal Koch is preparing for her 10th annual backpack and school supply…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (100+ words) morningsentinel.com Family Fun Pop-Up spreads joy in Mt. Vernon Families gathered at Veterans Park as Mount Vernon's Family Fun Pop-Up featured water play, story time and visits with police and firefighters; the next event is July 15. School board looking…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (298+ words) MOUNT VERNON — CASA of Jefferson County has launched its new “26 in 26 Campaign” which seeks to recruit 26 new CASA volunteer advocates this year. “Our 26 in 26 Campaign is focused on recruiting 26 new CASA volunteer advocates so that every child in foster care…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (803+ words) in Honor of his Mother with Miss Cheeks Lemonade in Southern Illinois He has 4 siblings, Terria Westbrook, 44, who has a Master’s in Business Admininstration; a brother, Stephon Taylor, 42; a sister, Tanacia Thomas, 32; and a brother, Cecil Thomas, 31. When his mom…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) SALEM — A day of fun for the whole family is planned this Saturday, June 6, at Bryan Memorial Park, including a Youth Fishing Derby in the morning and a variety of other activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual Family Fun…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (438+ words) morningsentinel.com St. Thomas Episcopal to celebrate Day of Pentecost St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Salem will celebrate the Day of Pentecost on Sunday, May 24 at 9:30 a.m., inviting worshipers to mark the church’s “birthday” with scripture, sermon and fellowship. At 9:30 a....

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (441+ words) MOUNT VERNON — The nationally-known “Wild World of Animals” program descended upon Cedarhurst Thursday and Friday, giving roughly 1,200 area students a chance to see some truly unique and interesting animals. A total of four one-hour sessions of the program were held,…...