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UNDATED (AP) - Max Schrock homered, tripled and doubled before leaving with an apparent leg injury, Wade Miley pitched six solid innings and the Cincinnati Reds cruised past the Philadelphia Phillies ...

Jerry E. Kluck, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:59 am May 25, 2022 at Amita Health Care Hospital in Aurora, Illinois. He enjoyed NASCAR and fishing. Above all, Jerry loved spending tim...

Larry Steven Hickey, 74, of Ava, Illinois, formerly of this area passed away May 22, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, faithfully serving as a...

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Jacob "Jake" B. Moseley, 37, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Jake was a disabled combat veteran and proudly served in the Unites States Army as a member of the 4th Infantry Brigade...

Ronald E. Clark, age 75 of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Ron was the plant manager and director of corporate purchasing at N.A.L. for many years...

Vicky Lee "Vic" Morris, 71, of Patoka passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Patoka. Vicky was a proud alumni of Patoka High School Class of 1969 wher...

Patricia Anne (Hamilton) Mick, 79, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. Pat was a honest, hard working individual. She worked for Holiday Inn/Ramada In...

The Salem Lady Wildcats clinched 2nd place in the Cahokia Conference with their 11-8 softball win over Breese Central. An 8 run sixth inning included 3 walks, a grand slam by Olivia Paulson and a solo...

The Salem Wildcats will host rival South Central for a double header baseball contest today starting at 11am. The Wildcats are 5-17 and have dropped 2 straight including their last time out losing to ...