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Helen Mae Green, 91, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Fireside House of Centralia. Helen had attended the First United Methodist Church when she was able and never missed her...

Jahan Dotson caught six passes, scored twice, and racked up 239 all-purpose yards to lead Penn State to a 56-21 win over Illinois. The junior wideout opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown catch, ad...

Trey Sermon ran for a school-record 331 yards and two second-half touchdowns to help No. 3 Ohio State rally for a 22-10 victory over Northwestern for its fourth straight Big Ten title. The undefeated ...

The Southern Illinois Salukis will put their 5-0 winning streak at risk against the Butler Bulldogs tomorrow. The 6:30 game will decide whether or not the Bulldogs, who are 1-2, will destroy the Saluk...

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting another 108 additional deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday. One of the deaths was in South Central Illinois. A female in her 90s from Washington Coun...

A 36-year-old Sandoval man was arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies for criminal damage to property. Michael Smith of South Maple is accused of damaging a vehicle in the Odin area last m...

Eddie Beckemeyer, 72, of Hoyleton, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home. Throughout the years Eddie loved to go fishing, squirrel hunting, gathering with family and friends, playing sp...

Sadie Sue (Hughes) Word, 95, died peacefully at Doctor’s Nursing and Rehab in Salem, Illinois from progressive dementia and other health issues. She spent two years at Doctor’s and two 1/2...

Donna J. Pickett, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Salem Township Hospital. Donna worked as a waitress at Austin's Restaurant for over 30 years. She was a member of the ...

William “Bill” H. Shaffer, III, 48, of Central City, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at his home. Bill enjoyed playing baseball and darts. He also enjoyed watching football games ...