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The Centralia Fire Department evacuated the residents of all eight rooms at the Midtown Motel at 402 North Elm early Thursday morning after ceilings began falling in due to water damage. Fire official...

Salem Police say all five people involved in a two car crash in front of the Salem Walmart store late Wednesday morning were checked by ambulance personnel but declined hospital treatment. Police say ...

Marion County prosecutors have released a 20-year-old Odin man arrested by Salem Police on Wednesday for alleged predatory criminal sexual assault pending further investigation. Salem Police Detective...

CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and video...

The District Little League Tournaments open up for 12u and 10u teams around the state. The Salem 12u All Stars will open up tonight at 8pm against Olney in Mt Carmel to begin the double elimination to...

Registration is underway for the 5th annual Kaskaskia College Blue Classic 5k Run hosted by the KC Cross Country team. It will be on Saturday, July 30th with the 5k starting at 8am and the fun run at ...

ATLANTA (AP) - Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers, Max Fried threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. Fried and the Cardinals' Mi...

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls have signed veteran center Andre Drummond, adding a two-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champion. The team also re-signed backup forward Derrick Jones Jr. The 2...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - P.J. Higgins hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. After Brewers starter Corb...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic The stickers on fruits and vegetables are edible, though washing prior to eating is recommended. The glue used for them is regulated by the FDA. Your...