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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rookie Ivan Castillo had a pinch RBI single for his first big league hit to cap a go-ahead, four-run rally in the fourth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leading S...

UNDATED (AP) - The Utah Jazz have come away with the first overall seed in the NBA playoffs by finishing first in the Western Conference. Jordan Clarkson scored 33 points and the Jazz completed a 52-2...

UNDATED (AP) - The New York Islanders, Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning have opened their respective Stanley Cup playoff schedules with road wins. Kyle Palmieri's second goal of the day came in ...

UNDATED (AP) - Down to their last out, the Los Angeles Angels were bailed out by Shohei Ohtani as they avoided a three-game sweep in Fenway Park. The Angels coughed up a 4-0 lead and trailed 5-4 until...

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Alex Bowman won the the NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway as Hendrick Motorsports swept the top four positions. Bowman led the final 98 laps and teammate Kyle L...

What Forces Are Driving the Housing Market? Many hopeful homebuyers are having issues securing a home. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   Recently, you may have seen reports that a reco...

Clifford Lee French, 87, of Salem, Illinois passed away May 8, 2022 at Salem Township Hospital with family by his side. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 16, 2022 at the East L...

Jonathan Ac Page, 85, of Belle Rive, Illinois, passed away on May 9, 2022 at his residence in Belle Rive, Illinois. He was a faithful member of Marlow General Baptist Church. Jonathan worked for Midwe...

Don Cleveland Lowery, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:22 pm May 7, 2022 at his residence. Don was a retired boilermaker of Local 363 and skilled welder. He collected pristine vehicles ...

The Salem Wildcats return to action today with a pair of games at Nashville starting at 10am. The Cats are coming off a tough to take 6-5 loss to Freeburg in extra innings. Salem led 4-1 headed to the...