The VFW Post 2055 Auxiliary in Centralia hosted an essay competition, “What is Patriotism To Me” for all local students. Congratulations to Franklin Park 8th grader Ella Douglas who placed 1st. Kylie Engel was 2nd and Salem’s Cole Casburn 3rd. The top 3 have their essays sent to VFW District 13 for judging.
Salem Students Top 3 At VFW Auxiliary Essay Contest
News
Dec 19, 2020 | 7:18 AM
The Latest

Iuka Consignment Auction Postponed Until April 18th
2h ago
Mt Vernon Beats DuQuoin
3h ago
Lady Cats Fall At Waltonville, Prep Softball Scores
3h ago
The Salem Recreation Youth League Soccer was played on Tuesday.
4h ago
Statewide warehouse pollution reduction bill fails to meet committee deadline
19h ago
Salem Lions Sponsor 90th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
20h ago
About 150 Join No Kings Protest in Centralia
21h ago
Police Beat for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
21h ago
Centralia Man Charged with Three Counts of Meth Delivery
21h ago
Blogtrepreneur / CC
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia Named Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital
21h ago
Central City Seeks Volunteers to Plant Trees in Lions Park
22h ago
Salem Varsity Wildcats With Tough Game Against Effingham
Apr 01, 2026
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.
