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Embiid, Curry lead short-handed 76ers past DeRozan, Bulls
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joel Embiid had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and Seth Curry scored 22 points and hit a crucial jumper late to lead the Philadelphia 76ers...
Nov 04, 2021
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) - No. 5 Michigan State visits Purdue in the game of the week in the Big Ten. The unbeaten Spartans have won eight straight against Purdue and three in a row in West Lafayette since 2007. ...
Nov 04, 2021
Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, won't play Sunday
UNDATED (AP) - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol and will miss Sunday's game at Kansas City. Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Rodgers is in the p...
Nov 04, 2021
76ers continue to win without 3 starters
UNDATED (AP) - The short-handed Philadelphia 76ers were able to cool off the Chicago Bulls. Joel Embiid had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, guiding the Sixers t...
Nov 04, 2021
Hurricanes still perfect
UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes are one away from tying the NHL record for most consecutive wins to start a season. The Canes are 9-0 after Jesper Fast and Martin Necas scored 3:09 apart in the...
Nov 04, 2021
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Corned beef is named for the large grains of rock salt . . . also called "corns" of salt . . . that are used to treat the meat. 2. In the 1830s, k...
Nov 03, 2021
Cash Alternatives for Charitable Giving
Cash Alternatives for Charitable Giving Thinking about donating? Think of these choices. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources The year is winding down, and you may be thinking of giving. ...
Nov 03, 2021
"The Apollo Experience" now open at Salem Bryan Bennett Library
The creator of "The Apollo Experience" now on display at the Salem Bryan Bennett Library says he's been collecting items related to the space mission for years. Jim Jones says it wasn't until he learn...
Nov 03, 2021 Part of the Apollo 11 display at the Salem Bryan Bennett Library. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
No staffing issues yet as Murray Center and state work through employees who haven't been vaccinated
The Administrator at Murray Developmental Center says no employees have yet been laid off due to refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Lori Demijan says those who filed objections to taking the vacc...
Nov 03, 2021
Ex-Chicago alderman to begin serving tax evasion sentence
CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge has ordered a former prominent member of the Chicago City Council to report to prison at the end of the month to begin serving an 18-month sentence for tax evasion. Conc...
Nov 03, 2021 Raed Mansour / CC
