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Bobcat MVP of the Week -- Aurora Waggoner
This week's Bobcat MVP of the week sponsored by Kane Insurance is Aurora Waggoner. She enjoys reading and listening to music. Her favorite subject is reading. Her favorite food is mashed potatoes and ...
Dec 10, 2020
Sub-Dudes" serves meals in Mt. Vernon
Members of Sub-Dudes stand for a photo after serving meals at Lifeboat Alliance recently. Sub-Dudes is a new organization established this year by Mt. Vernon Township High School senior Dylan Harkins....
Dec 10, 2020
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press 12/10/20
UNDATED (AP) - With Michigan-Ohio State canceled, Wisconsin-Iowa is the game of the week in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes have won five straight for the first time since going 12-0 in 2015. Wisconsin has ...
Dec 10, 2020
Trubisky's Struggles Are Real In Chicago
Mitchell Trubisky insists it doesn't bother him that the 2017 draft remains such a hot topic in Chicago. The temperature gets turned up a few degrees this week. Trubisky and the Bears host Deshaun Wat...
Dec 10, 2020
Mark Smith scores 17, Missouri gets past Liberty 69-60
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Mark Smith scored 12 of his 17 points after halftime, Dru Smith added 14 points and Missouri turned back Liberty 69-60. Xavier Pinson added 12 points for the Tigers, who trailed a...
Dec 10, 2020
Indiana-Purdue game is canceled, OSU into Big 10 Title Game
UNDATED (AP) - Third-ranked Ohio State will be able to play in the Big Ten title game against Northwestern. The conference has dropped the minimum six-game requirement instituted for the pandemic-shor...
Dec 10, 2020
Marion County Health Department reports seven more COVID-19 deaths
The Marion County Health Department is reporting seven more COVID-19 related deaths. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says the seven were all residents of various long term care faciliti...
Dec 09, 2020
Marion County hunters bag 1,472 deer during shotgun deer hunting season
Marion County hunters brought in 1,472 deer during the two shotgun deer hunting weekends this year. That’s two more than last year. 910 deer were taken during the first weekend and 562 in the se...
Dec 09, 2020
Marion County Board settles long overdue contract with Laborers Union
Retiring Marion County Circuit Clerk Ronda Yates is one of four leaving Marion County government receiving a plaque of appreciation from the Marion County Board Tuesday night. Board member Sharon Wood...
Dec 09, 2020
Centralia City Schools complete 1,500 Zoom sessions in November
The Centralia City Grade School Board was told Tuesday night the district hosted 1,500 Zoom sessions totaling almost 600,000 minutes during November. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Christine B...
Dec 09, 2020
