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Centralia Balloon Fest Opens Friday afternoon for Three Day Run
Salem Teen Wins Big at State Fair
23 Pilots Participate in Aerobatics Competition at Salem Airport
Centralia Balloon Fest Opens Friday afternoon for Three Day Run
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Local News

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FYI

Boil order LIFTED for South Locust Street in Centralia
Kinoka Road to be closed between Route 37 and I-57 August 18th through August 22nd
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Local Sports

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National News

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National Sports

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Business News

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Political News

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World News

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Health News

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Entertainment News

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Country Music News

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