MARION — One Nolan Earley homer was good enough for the Miners to win the opener of their Frontier League doubleheader Wednesday night with Ga…
The competition was at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
MARION — There are players who go to the plate just looking for a decent pitch so they can take a big cut.
Marion finished seventh at the Class 2A boys state track and field meet on Friday after dominating the field events under scorching temperatures in Charleston.
Carbondale and Marion both are hosting a variety of activities and observations in celebration of Juneteenth, commemorating the freedom of slaves brought about by the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth will become a federal holiday in 2022, celebrated each June 19.
MARION — One component of the city of Marion’s downtown revitalization plan is ready for visitors: the Marion Mural Walk.
MARION — Mayor Mike Absher says the old mall property — now called Oasis Mall — will be part of a retail and entertainment complex.
A body discovered after the demolition of a landmark motel in southern Illinois has been identified as a 51-year-old man who had been missing since December, authorities said Friday.
CHARLESTON — Carbondale sophomore Madyson Swope finished fourth in the shot put and eighth in the discus Friday at the Class 2A state track an…
Area teams enjoyed a solid day Wednesday at the Class 2A Mascoutah Sectional. Marion finished third with 76 points, followed by Carbondale in …
MARION — Just moments after Marion's softball season ended Wednesday, a heavy rain fell and soaked their field at the Crisp Sports Complex.
MOUNT VERNON — The opponent itself provided plenty of motivation for the Mount Vernon baseball team Monday as it took on rival Marion with a C…
Both the short game and long game were working for the Marion High School softball team Friday as it remained undefeated with a victory over Carbondale in a Class 3A regional championship game at the Crisp Sports Complex.
Sara Groenewegen pitched four shutout innings to lead the Canadian Wild of Southern Illinois to victory over Team Mexico on Friday morning at Rent One Park in Marion.
Marion junior southpaw Karsten Stotlar threw a mix of darting fastballs, change ups and curves to lead the Wildcats to a shutout win over Waterloo in the opening round of the Class 3A regional tournament at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale
MARION — Special Olympics Illinois Region K and Southern Illinois Bass Busters will head back to Crab Orchard Lake on Saturday for the second …
MARION — The conditions were dreary and there was no winner of Tuesday afternoon's high school baseball game between Marion and Carterville at…
MARION — The offense was fast and furious for the Marion Wildcats on Tuesday as they banged out 18 hits and cruised past Williamson County riv…
Marion’s 20-1 rout of Herrin on Tuesday in the Class 3A softball regionals is a reminder that spring – or for this year, summer – sports athle…
The Miners will have to wait at least 24 hours to play their home opener after rain postponed Tuesday night’s Frontier League game with Equipe…
FLORENCE, Ky. — Chad Sedio’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday capped a lost Memorial Day weekend for the Miners as they coug…
Christian singer/songwriter Mark Schultz returns to the Marion Cultural and Civic Center stage June 5 for the venue's first public post-pandemic concert. Schultz, was also the MCCC's last concert before the COVID-19-forced shut down of the facility. This will be his 21st appearance in Marion, a place he calls "my second hometown."
From antiques to zip lines, the area around the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois offers a wide variety of activities, attractions and tastes.
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