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The Salem Wildcats saw their 3-game win streak snapped falling at home to the Mount Vernon Rams 69-33. The Rams hit 9 three's in the game as they ran out to a 36-14 halftime lead. Salem was led by Con...

For the 2nd straight night a SC athlete surpassed the 1000 point mark in Farina. This time the boys program added their 12th member to the list as Aidan Dodson, who needed just 11 points to reach the ...

Salem is well represented at the Team USA Bowling Trials in Las Vegas. Salem grad and McKendree University Lady Bearcat Kayla Smith currently sits 2nd in the women's division and has a real shot of ma...

Franklin Park Rolls Breese All Saints After having over 2 weeks off without a game due to the holiday break, the Franklin Park Bobcats defense did not struggle as they rolled past Breese All Saints at...

The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats won at Breese 51-36. Quinn Wolfe had 20, Mya Russell 16 and Addy Lever added 11. The JV fell 26-9. Salem is on the road tonight at Opdyke.

TORONTO (AP) - Brayden Schenn scored on the power play and again in the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Schenn put away the winner in ...

Outlook 2023: What's Next for Interest Rates? Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   What does the bond market know that the Fed isn't telling us?   Fed officials recently have said th...

The Salem City Council Monday night will be introduced to the city's new canine "Civka". Patrolman Grant Green has recently completed his training with "Civka". There will be a ceremonial swearing in ...

Long-time Kell Fire Department Chief Lonnie McDaneld officially signed off as chief during a radio call with the Salem 911 Dispatch Center. Telecommunicator Justin Draper made the call on behalf of th...

The first baby of the New Year has been born at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Axton Joseph Reed was born at 2:07 New Year's morning to Austin Joe Reed and Victoria Dawn Thorn gate ...