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Pilots at the Centralia Balloon Fest came together to honor one of their own Sunday morning. Balloonist Bill Smith was presented with the annual High Fly Cup. The award is in memory of pilot Wes Rinke...

Photos by Pat Hodges Below is a collection of photos taken during the 2023 Balloon Fest:

Great weather brought out a big crowd to Balloon Fest on Saturday night. Those in attendance at Foundation Park were entertained by a Balloon Glow and prior to that the lift-off of the POW/MIA balloon...

Centralia Police have arrested 38-year-old Andre Harris of Melrose Drive for aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. Four others were...

Near-perfect weather for the first night of Balloon Fest draws a large crowd for the first flight and glow of this year's event on Friday night. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland w...

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning from noon Sunday until ten Thursday night. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees are expected across the...

Centralia Police and Fire are investigating a fire that apparently was set outside the back door of the Centralia Area Historical Museum at 240 South Locust Street early Friday night. Centralia Fire D...

A smoky small fire was discovered inside the Wendy's restaurant in Centralia early Saturday morning by a deliveryman. Centralia Fire officials say after opening the door, the deliveryman was greeted w...

Centralia Police have arrested 44-year-old Robert Roe of South Cherry in Centralia for possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Bond was set at $7,500 during his first court appearance on Fr...

The Centralia Fire Department was called to the Yamato Restaurant in the Crooked Creek Crossing strip mall next to the Best Western Thursday night after an automatic alarm sounded. Firemen say a sprin...