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Vandalia Vandals wrestling was well represented at the Deep South Nationals in Birmingham, Alabama.
Incoming Senior Tyson Waughtel went 5-0 winning all 5 matches by tech fall on his way to the title. Junior Dillon Hinton also went 5-0 on the day with a pin in the finals on his way to the title. Inco...
Aug 03, 2024
Bears have all the pieces to turn into a winning franchise, starting with Caleb Williams: Analysis
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Bears fans standing and waving signs in the front row behind Chi...
Aug 03, 2024
Bethancourt, Busch homer in 5-run 2nd inning as Cubs spoil Fedde's debut with Cardinals 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Christian Bethancourt and Michael Busch homered in a five-run second inning and the Cubs spoiled the Cardinals' debut of new acquisition Erick Fedde as Chicago stretched its winning str...
Aug 03, 2024
Franklin Park Fall Sports Schedules
Bobcats Baseball: 8/14 v Carterville 8/15 @ Woodlawn + Jv 8/16 @ Vandalia JV 8/17 @ Newton 8/19 v. Breese All Saints 8/20 v. Carlyle 8/21 @ Marion + Jv 8/22 v. Selmaville 8/24 @ Greenville Round Robin...
Aug 02, 2024
Aubrey Parker crowned as Marion County's new Junior Miss
A 13-year-old Salem girl was crowned as Marion County's new Junior Miss at the fairgrounds Thursday night. Aubrey Parker also won the Russler Award for her passion for the fair. Outgoing Queen Aubri L...
Aug 02, 2024 Marion County's 2024 Junior Miss Aubrey Parker receives her crown by retiring Junior Miss Aubri Landreth. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
The Salem Swordfish held their end of the season awards on Thursday
The Salem Swordfish held their end of the season awards on Thursday. High Point winners were: 6U Boys and girls Gavin Johnson and Savannah Johnson 7-8 boy and girl were Liam Redenbo and Frankie Holzer...
Aug 02, 2024
Cubs rally with 3 runs in 9th to top Cardinals 5-4
CHICAGO (AP) - Pinch-hitter Mike Tauchman doubled in Dansby Swanson for the winning run as the Chicago Cubs scored three times in the ninth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals o...
Aug 02, 2024
Texans-Bears game delayed due to lightning and heavy rain with 3:31 left in the 3rd quarter
CANTON, Ohio (AP) - The NFL's Hall of Fame exhibition opener between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears was suspended with 3:31 left in the third quarter because of lightning and heavy rain. The Bea...
Aug 02, 2024
Salem Fall Sports Schedule
Football: 8/30 @ Centralia (Shrine Game) 9/6 @ Benton 9/13 v. Mt Zion 9/20 @ Wood River 9/27 @ Roxana 10/4 v. Breese Central 10/11 @ Columbia 10/18 v. Freeburg (Homecoming) 10/25 v. Charleston (Senior...
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25-year-old man arrested for attempted murder in connection with February Central City shooting
A 25-year-old man who lists a Country Club Hills address in suburban Chicago was arrested at a Centralia home Wednesday for attempted murder and other charges in connection with a February shooting in...
Aug 01, 2024
