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UNDATED (AP) - The New York Mets finally have their first win in a 13-game stretch against the two best teams in the National League West. The Mets had dropped five in a row and trailed 1-0 in the nin...

UNDATED (AP) - An attorney for 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment says he and some of his clients have spoken to the F...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. The folds in chefs' hats can signify their level of experience. The origins of that date back to when a chef would have 100 pleats in his hat, whi...

The Cost of A Gold Medal The actual value of the medal. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   The 2020 Tokyo Olympics wrap up with closing ceremonies on August 8, and it's been an Olympic ...

Assistant Sandoval Police Chief Jake Delcour was presented a Life Saving Award for providing CPR that brought a Sandoval woman back to life last month. The award was presented by Sandoval Fire Departm...

Two people were returned to the Marion County Jail on outstanding warrants on Tuesday. 42-year-old Emmanuel Neal of Cormick Street in Centralia was arrested for failure to appear on pending unlawful r...

The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary to a rural Odin home. Initial reports indicate a TV, ten boxes of comic books and magazines as well as several other items were taken...

A 37-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a burglary charge in exchange for a possession of methamphetamine charge being dropped. Joshua Boyce of Condit Street was place...

Franklin Park fell to 0-2 on the baseball season with a 17-3 road loss at Carlyle. Salem trailed 5-0 heading into the top of the third when they plated 3 runs. Eli Lograsso had a hit, run and RBI, Noa...

The Lady Bobcats won their first game of the year beating Carlyle on the road 12-0, Mya Russell was 2-4 with 3 runs scored, Jaelyn Keller was 4-4 with 2 triples and 4 runs scored with 3 rbis. Marah Jo...