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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - All-America running back Cody Schrader ran for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri's first score, and the nin...
Dec 30, 2023
No. 11 Illinois routs Fairleigh Dickinson 104-71 in 1st game without leading scorer Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Ty Rodgers had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to a 104-71 rout of Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday night, the Illini's first game without standout Terrence Shann...
Dec 30, 2023
Ryan Johansen and Devon Toews lead Avalanche past Blues 2-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ryan Johansen and Devon Toews scored and the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Friday night. Alexander Georgiev made 28 saves for Colorado, w...
Dec 30, 2023
Former DePaul coach Joey Meyer, who led the Blue Demons to 7 NCAA Tournaments, dies at 74
CHICAGO (AP) - Joey Meyer, who played at DePaul and coached the Blue Demons to seven NCAA Tournament appearances in 13 seasons, has died. He was 74. Meyer died Friday in the Chicago suburb of Hinsdale...
Dec 30, 2023 southie3 / CC
Centralia City Council approves increase in water and sewer rates
The Centralia City Council has approved an increase in water and sewer rates. The annual increase based on the consumer price index, which is 2.9 percent this year, was approved. In addition, the coun...
Dec 29, 2023 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith.
Centralia Pool Committee tells city council new outdoor pool not currently feasible
The Centralia Pool Committee made their final report to the city council Thursday night saying the city should not pursue a new outdoor pool at the present time. Committee member Amanda Marshall noted...
Dec 29, 2023 The old Fairview Park pool that has been torn out.
Centralia Chamber donates money to help with new downtown holiday lights
Centralia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland says money raised through Balloon Fest is helping to fund the new holiday lights in downtown Centralia. He says the inception of this pr...
Dec 29, 2023 New downtown Christmas lights centerpiece at Broadway and Locust Street intersection.
Wildcats Take On Trico To Finish Up Duster Thomas Today
The Salem Wildcats split their games at the Duster Thomas on Thursday. Salem opened with a 58-32 win over Woodlawn. The Wildcats hit 11 three pointers as a team, 5 from Gavin Zimmermann who led the Ca...
Dec 29, 2023
Orphans, Rams Win CHT Openers
The Centralia Orphan improved to 13-0 as they opened the 80th Centralia Holiday Tournament with a dominant 54-22 win over Chicago Bogan. CHS broke the game over with a 20-2 2nd quarter. Logan Meier an...
Dec 29, 2023
Christ Our Rock Playing For Vandalia Title Today...Area Holiday Tournament Scores/Recaps
Vandalia: The 9th seeded Christ Our Rock Stallions will play for the Vandalia Tournament title tonight after finishing pool play 3-1 beating Pana 58-32 on Thursday. They will take on Shelbyville at 8p...
Dec 29, 2023 Photo: CORLHS
