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Koch’s Big Day Lifts Centralia To Shrine Game Title
Centralia senior Xavier Koch would not be denied in his last chance at the Shrine Trophy. Koch exploded for 3 touchdowns as the Orphans came back to beat Salem 42-35 in a thriller. Koch scored on 52 yard touchdown reception; he returned a kickoff for a score and then returned a Salem fumble on the 1 yard line and went 99 yards to the end zone. Freshman quarterback Archie Goewey finished a solid first start going 12-of-19 for 98 yards and a touchdown. He also converted on a huge 4th and 12 late in the game that ultimately led to the game winning score.
No serious injuries reported in three vehicle crash on Green Street Road
All three drivers involved in a crash on Green Street Road at the Nation Road intersection southwest of Salem late Thursday afternoon escaped serious injury. Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies say the crash occurred when 21-year-old Bryan Ford of Rainer Road in Centralia pulled onto the Nation Road from the Selmaville Road in front of a northbound pickup on Selmaville Road driven by 49-year-old Darren Langley of North Vine Street in Farina. The Ford vehicle was then pushed into another pickup driven by 31-year-old Christopher Brummel of Field Drive in Salem.
CHBC Drops NTC Opener to North Clay
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City baseball put stayed even with North Clay in terms of hits, but were unable to push any runs across the plate in a 6-0 loss to the Cardinals on Friday in the Bobcats’ National Trail Conference opener. Both the Bobcats and Cardinals tallied six hits in the game, but CHBC was held scoreless and had five errors in the loss. CHBC will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they travel to Brownstown for a dual conference matchup with BSE in both NTC and Egyptian Illini Conference action.
Mary Lou Simmons, 88, of Cisne
Mary Lou Simmons, 88, of Cisne, IL. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence. Mary Lou was born May 6, 1936, to James Austin and Ida Marie (Robinson) Allen in Sessor, IL. She married Richard Brian Simmons on May 27, 1961, in Benton, IL. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2001.
Wildcats Show Well At XC Opener….Host Meet on Tuesday
In prep cross country, the Salem Wildcats opened their season Thursday at Marion. For the boys, Caiden Beer led the way with his 5th place finish out of 63 runners. Roby Shober was 6th and Hunter Malan 7th. The boys were 4th as a team. On the girls side, Maci Thorsen was 5th out of 48 girls. The Wildcats race again Tuesday at Bryan Memorial Park.
Wildcats Play For Greenville Soccer Title Today, Trying To Stay Undefeated On The Season
The Salem Wildcats soccer team will finish up the Greenville Tournament this morning at 9am against the host Comets. Salem is 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in tournament play having outscored their opponents so far 15-1. Eli Baker leads the way with 7 goals already on the season.
Weather Ends Russell’s Shot At School Record
The Salem Lady Cats golf team traveled to Litchfield today and won the Litchfield invitational. Mya Russell was medalist with a 1 under 36 and on her way to possibly setting a new school record before the storms canceled the rest of the action She was followed by Jaryn Haarmann (39), Reagan Shuler (40), Brenna Hays (44), Kiley Vieira (47), and Kylie Johnson (47). The Lady Cats are back in action when they take on St. Anthony at home on Tuesday.
2024 08/31 – Reverend James L Seals
Reverend James L Seals, 96, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was born March 22, 1928, in Coahoma, Mississippi to the late Albert Henry Seals and Rosie Tillman Lewis-Croom. Mr. James Seals was preceded in death by his wife, Audreye Jean Seals; son, James Seals, Jr.;...
Two-touchdown deficit on the road? No biggie. Waterloo rallies to top Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. — After a shaky first six minutes Friday night, Waterloo figured out a way to stop Mount Vernon’s speedy offense. Just don’t let it have the football. The Bulldogs’ offensive line simply kept moving the Rams’ defense back four and five yards at a time in the final 3½ minutes, eventually erasing a two-touchdown deficit and winning each team’s season opener 35-28.
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST BUTTONS ON SALE
The 2024 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest buttons are now on sale for just $2 each. You can purchase them at various locations including the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Office, FNB Financial Tax & Consulting Services, Peoples National Bank, Carnaby Square, Fairfield National Bank, Fairfield Banking Company, John’s Butcher Block, Wayne County Press, Black’s Flowers & Gifts, Save A Lot, Joe’s Body Shop, Uniquely Rustique, The Chop Shop and Mindy’s Sew Shop.
Local Sports Results for Thursday
Winning Pitcher (in relief) Kreke 3 2/3 innings 0 hits 0 runs 9 strikeouts. B. Niebrugge 3 innings 1 hit 2 runs 0 earned 2 walks 2 strikeouts. Losing Pitcher (in relief) Young 1 inning 4 hits 4 earned runs 1 walk 1 strikeout. White 5 1/3 innings 5 hits...
Bryan-Bennet Library hosting decoration making class
Fall is just around the corner, and Bryan-Bennett Library is offering a decoration making class for residents itching to adorn their houses in the seasonal colors. Those interested can create an autumn or winter wreath or centerpiece at a crafting event on Thursday, September 12, between 5 and 6:30. All...
Racing Louisville acquire Dash D Courtney Petersen
Racing Louisville acquired defender Courtney Petersen from the Houston Dash in exchange for $45,000 in allocation money on Friday. Petersen, 26, won’t join Racing in time for their home game Saturday night against the Seattle Reign. She is expected to start training in Louisville next week as the team prepares for a match against Bay City in San Jose next Saturday.
Salem Police arrest Iuka man on outstanding warrant and possession of methamphetamine
Salem Police stopped 34-year-old Timothy Pomeroy of South Main in Iuka while he was walking early this morning on West Warmoth Street. The initial stop was because they believed he was wanted on a warrant. That turned out to be the case. Pomeroy was initially arrested on a Clinton County misdemeanor failure to appear warrant in a retail theft case. While patting him down, police say they found a container that contained what is believed to be methamphetamine. Pomeroy was taken to the Marion County Jail on the no bond warrant and the alleged drug offense.
Salem and Centralia Mayors in their own Shrine game competition, with pies in the face on the line
The Mayors of Centralia and Salem have their own Shrine game competition again this year ahead of the Shrine Football game on Friday night. Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder and Salem Mayor Nic Farley are in a battle to raise the most money for the Shriners. The mayor of the city that raises more money will be allowed to put a pie in the other mayor’s face. The winning mayor will also receive a shot at the other mayor in a dunking booth.
Wildcats Soccer 3-0 With Tight Win Over Lebanon
The Salem Wildcats soccer team is off to a 3-0 start on the year after knocking off Lebanon 2-1 last night. Salem got a goal from Caleb Purintun on a sideline throw in from Eli Baker for the Cats first goal. Baker would add his 7th of the season later in the game. The Greyhounds would score a goal with 2 minutes left in the game for the only goal so far Salem has conceded this year.
Jackie Leon Ingram
Jackie Leon Ingram, age 75 and resident of McLeansboro, Il passed away 2:07 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024 at St. Vincents Hospital in Evansville, IN. Jack was born April 16, 1949 in McLeansboro, IL to his parents Paul Ingram and Lena (Gaither) Ingram. He married Dona Jean (Sneed) October 5, 1985 in McLeansboro, IL. Early in his career Jack was an over the road trucker for Van Ward Trucking and RoDan Trucking. In his later career, he was a County Highway Worker and was employed by the County Highway Department. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, as well as horses and was an accomplished farrier, but above all loved spending quality time with his family.
Melba D. Cargill, 83, of Fairfield
Melba D. Cargill, 83, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:20am on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. Melba was born on November 6, 1940, in Wayne County, IL, to Virgil and Maude (Brock) Koontz. On June 1, 2001, she married the love of her life, Lester Cargill.
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