🌱 Centralia and Iuka families remember the life of Freda Goostree.
Centralia, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Centralia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Centralia and Iuka families remember the life of Freda Goostree.
- Which new summer camps is Kaskaskia College bringing to Centralia kids?
- Centralia’s Christ Our Rock hurdler races to a state championship
Also on today's calendar: K-POP DEMON HUNTERS FAN FEST and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Warm with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 06/03 – Freda E. Goostree (southernillinoisnow.com) — Centralia readers are connected to this loss through Calumet Street Christian Church, where Freda Goostree worshipped for over 25 years, and through several Centralia-based family members. The longtime Salem Walmart employee is remembered for her kindness, devotion to family, and service, with funeral services set for Friday in Salem and burial in Iuka. 
• Kaskaskia College offers summer programs for students to have fun, educational experiences for the future (morningsentinel.com) — Families in and around Centralia can sign their kids up now for Kaskaskia College’s summer KICK classes and teen Career Exploration workshops at the main campus and the Centralia Crisp Manufacturing and Trades Center. Offerings range from LEGO, STEM, and CPR to hands-on camps in automotive, HVAC, teaching, cosmetology, and cybersecurity, helping local students explore future careers while having fun.
• Terriers shine brightest at state track meet (bnd.com) — Centralia gets a proud mention as Christ Our Rock Lutheran scores sixth in Class 1A team standings, led by hurdler Landyn Mitchell’s state title in the 110-meter hurdles. The wider story highlights Carbondale’s historic third-place finish and strong performances from several Southern Illinois schools at the state track meet in Charleston.
📸 Around Centralia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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RESURRECTION – A JOURNEY TRIBUTE →
Castle Ridge, Centralia
7:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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K-POP DEMON HUNTERS FAN FEST →
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue, 1750 Tee Ln, Centralia
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Juneteenth Celebration in Centralia — The Greater... →
Laura Leake Park, Centralia
11:00 am -
Collin Raye →
Castle Ridge, Centralia
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Crochet Club February Meetings @ Centralia Library... →
Centralia Regional Library, 515 E Broadway, Centralia
4:00 pm -
Live Music at Locust Street Pub — The Greater... →
Locust Street Pub, 824 S Locust St, Centralia
9:00 pm
Sunday June 7
Saturday June 13
Friday June 19
Monday June 22
Friday June 26
📣 Centralia Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Teen Reading Club →
Centralia Regional Library, 515 E Broadway, Centralia
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Crochet Club →
Centralia Regional Library, 515 E Broadway, Centralia
4:00 pm -
FFA State FFA Convention
Sandoval CUSD 501 Sandoval, IL 62882
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Walk to End Alzheimer's Kick-off Party →
C-Town Twist Ice Cream Stand and Mini Golf, 122 E Calumet St, Centralia
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LIBERTY VILLAGE - BOUNCE BACK/ FREE PIZZA FRIDAYS! →
Liberty Village of Centralia, 1910 E McCord St, Centralia
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UP NEXT: The Rising Artist Series →
Castle Ridge - Wedding & Event Venue, 1750 Tee Ln, Centralia
7:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Thursday June 18
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sevita posted a job opening for Program Management - Area Supervisor in Centralia. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Centralia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centralia here.
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Ok Centralia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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