Community Corner

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

08/20/08 - Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Friday,...

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Centralia, Illinois!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Centralia, IL...

08/15/08 - Governor Blagojevich establishes landmark Commission to reduce poverty in Illinois
CHICAGO –...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Going out to eat in Centralia and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Illinois home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

Since this site is all about Centralia, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Welcome to Centralia's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Centralia area and around the...

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...