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2020 12/26 - Mark H. Johnson
Mark H. Johnson, 90, of Salem, Illinois passed away December 21, 2020, cared for in the home of his daughter. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from SIU-Carbondale and the University of ...
Dec 22, 2020
Salem Community High School hires new Assistant Principal
The Salem Community High School Board has hired a new Assistant Principal. Current Social Studies teacher and department head Clint Wolfe will replace Kelly Conklin when she retires at the end of the ...
Dec 22, 2020
Salem City Council awards bid for Inclusive Playground Equipment
The Salem City Council took another step forward in making the Inclusive Playground in Bryan Memorial Park a reality. The council approved a $330,000 proposal from the Hutchison Company that will prov...
Dec 22, 2020
Southern Illinois narrowly beats Butler 76-73
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Southern Illinois held off Butler for a 76-73 win. Bryce Golden made a layup with four seconds left to help the Bulldogs pull within 3, but they wouldn't get any closer. Marcus Dom...
Dec 22, 2020
Wood scores 18 to lift Belmont past Evansville 72-63
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - JaCobi Wood had 18 points off the bench to carry Belmont to a 72-63 win over Evansville. Samari Curtis led the Purple Aces with 19 points.
Dec 22, 2020
Chicago-area man who helped inspire Special Olympics dies
CHICAGO (AP) - Michael "Moose" Cusack, a Chicago-area man who helped inspire the Special Olympics movement and who won multiple medals at the athletic event over years, has died. He was 64. The Chicag...
Dec 22, 2020
Gonzaga, Baylor post blowout wins
UNDATED (AP) - Top-ranked Gonzaga successfully began a stretch in which they are facing Northwestern State on back-to-back nights. The Bulldogs rolled to a 95-57 victory as Corey Kispert poured in 27 ...
Dec 22, 2020
Marion County reports 61 new COVID-19 cases; no additional deaths over weekend
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 61 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday and Sunday. There were no additional deaths, which remain at 93. Statewide, there were 4,699 new confirmed and probab...
Dec 21, 2020
2020 12/23 - Esther E. Oexeman
Esther E. Oexeman, of Centralia, Illinois, met her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the age of 103 years. Esther was born on April 3rd, 1917, in Hoffman, Illinois, daughter of John and...
Dec 21, 2020
2020 12/28 - Paul F. Hertel Jr. (updated 12-24-20)
Paul F. Hertel Jr., 84, of Salem, Illinois passed away December 20, 2020, at Salem Township Hospital. Following graduating high school, he attended the University of Illinois, and later graduated from...
Dec 21, 2020
