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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh usually shares his thoughts freely and often in unique ways. That approach has changed amid an NCAA investigation into a sign-stealing scheme under his watch at Mi...
Oct 31, 2023
Nikola Vucevic helps the Bulls rally past the Pacers for a 112-105 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Nikola Vucevic scored nine of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls rallied past the Indiana Pacers 112-105 on Monday night. The Bulls trailed by five entering...
Oct 31, 2023 Chicago Bulls
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
PHOENIX (AP) - Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mou...
Oct 31, 2023 alison fayre / CC
Salem to hold Halloween activities on Tuesday
Halloween Trick or Treat night in Salem is Tuesday night. Trick or Treat hours are set from six to eight p.m. for those 12 and under. Several activities are planned as part of the celebration. The fir...
Oct 30, 2023
Halloween Parades and Fall Festival draw good reviews from organizers despite weather problems; see parade photo gallery
Organizers of the Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival say they are pleased with the turnout for Saturday events despite the weather. Parade Chair Butch Mathus was pleased with those at the pa...
Oct 30, 2023 Winners of the pet costumer contest.
Salem prepares for Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 11th
The Salem Community Thanksgiving Dinner will return for an eighth year on Saturday, November 11th. The event will once again be held at the Apostolic Church at 1600 Mills Cart Road in Salem. And again...
Oct 30, 2023 File photo: volunteers prepare dinners at the 2022 Salem Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Police Beat for Monday, October 30th, 2023
Centralia Police arrested two people on Sunday on outstanding warrants. They were both taken to the Marion County Jail where they were still being held Monday morning. 57-year-old Tracy Behringer of N...
Oct 30, 2023
Lady Cats Travel To Mascoutah Volleyball Sectionals Tonight Against Freeburg
The Salem Lady Wildcats head to their first volleyball Sectional in 20 years when they head to the Mascoutah 3a Sectional tonight. They will play the 2nd game at 7pm against Freeburg. The opening game...
Oct 30, 2023 Photo: FTS/Toby Gullion
KC Headed To District Tournament With 3rd Place Finish At Region 24
The KC Blue Angels have advanced in the post season with a 3rd place finish at the Region 24 Tournament held in Centralia. They beat Lincoln Trail 25-15, 25-15, 25-23 to advance. They will join top-se...
Oct 30, 2023
Salem's XC Season Ends At Jacksonville 2a Sectionals
The Salem boys and girls cross country seasons came to an end at the Jacksonville 2a Sectional over the weekend. The Salem girl's duo competing this weekend saw Maci Thorsen finish 63rd and Breanna Th...
Oct 30, 2023
