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Big weekend for Marion County CEO program as they host a family drive-in movie 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
Marion County’s first CEO class. Top row (left to right) Odin Senior Kaiden Roberts and Facilitator Emily Kracht. Bottom row Centralia High School Seniors Brendan Franklin and Cruz Uribe. The th...
Dec 19, 2020
Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Bret Bielema is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois. he Illini hired the former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach, hoping he can turn around a program with nine straight losing se...
Dec 19, 2020
Salem Students Top 3 At VFW Auxiliary Essay Contest
The VFW Post 2055 Auxiliary in Centralia hosted an essay competition, "What is Patriotism To Me" for all local students. Congratulations to Franklin Park 8th grader Ella Douglas who placed 1st. Kylie ...
Dec 19, 2020
UPDATE - Three Area Residents Begin "Adopt A Grandparent" Program With Huge Success, Expanding Program
—- Update (12/19/20….1:47pm) Due to the overwhelming response to the story, the organizers are going to extend their goal and are trying to adopt all 72 residents at Doctors Nursing and Re...
Dec 19, 2020
Rays sign Wacha
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-hander Michael Wacha (WAH'-kuh) to a one-year, $3 million contract. The 29-year old Wacha is 60-43 with a 4.01...
Dec 19, 2020
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and mistake-prone Nebraska rolled up 620 total yards in wearing down Rutgers 28-21 in the kickoff to Big Ten Champi...
Dec 19, 2020
Wilson leads SIU-Edwardsville past Morehead St. 69-65
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - Sidney Wilson posted 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville narrowly beat Morehead State 69-65. Carlos Curtis added 13 points for the Cougars,...
Dec 19, 2020
Domask, Harvey lead S. Illinois past North Dakota 62-50
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Marcus Domask had 17 points, five assists and three blocks as Southern Illinois defeated North Dakota 62-50. Ben Harvey added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Salukis, and A...
Dec 19, 2020
Marion County Health Department reports another COVID-19 death; six others in South Central Illinois
The Marion County Health Department has reported the 93rd death in the county from COVID-19 related illness. The man was in his 70s and not a long term care resident. The Illinois Department of Public...
Dec 18, 2020
Salem Grade School to resume in-person learning January 5th
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe announced to the school board Thursday night plans to return to in-school instruction after the Holiday Break on January 5th. Foppe says she understa...
Dec 18, 2020
