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On Aug. 16, 1930, something crucial to East Central Indiana history took root in Richmond.

PAYNESVILLE, Mo. — This month marks the anniversary of a beaning that cut short the Major League Baseball career of a Pike County Missouri man.

Monday Night Baseball. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning of a 1–0 game between the Mets and Braves, Kevin Pillar was hit in the face with a 94 mph fastball thrown by Braves reliever Jacob Webb. Blood immediately started gushing from Pillar’s nose as he helplessly crawled around the batter’s box and waited for medical help. The ensuing gore had to be powdered over and mixed into the dirt by the grounds crew before play could resume. The delay also felt necessary from an emotional...

Fargo-raised singer turns singles into homers with concept album about Roger Maris and other MLB players Matt Halvorson, who now lives in Seattle and releases music under performing name Cousin Wolf, knocks it out of the park with the Major League Baseball opening day release of “Roger Maris." Written By: John Lamb | × Fargo native Roger Maris is the subject of a song by Matt Halvorson. Forum file photo He recalls hearing ads for shops specifying they were “loca...

The team at Ray Chapman Motors in Malton which was named Retailer of the Year by Volvo Car UK for exceeding all targets during a difficult year. A RYEDALE car retailer has scooped a national award for its performance under challenging trading conditions. Ray Chapman Motors in Malton was named Retailer of the Year by Volvo Car UK after its sales figures showed high numbers of repeat purchases and customer loyalty. The team ensured a safe and simple experience for customers during a year l...

share-square-1478022 CLEVELAND – The Indians made some extraordinary runs in the 1990s and 2010s. The club has two world championships, six American League pennants and 10 AL Central division titles. So, what seasons stand out as the best? Let’s take a look: 1. 1954 Record: 111-43 It’s not one of the two years the Tribe ended with a World Series victory, but it was a season that still holds a record today. No other team has posted a higher winning percentage (.721) than the India...

Updates as inquest into crash deaths of Hull dads Rikki-Lee Woods and Glen Hilton hears car went airborne Rikki-Lee Woods, 26, and Glen Hilton, 27, died on Easter Monday 2019 An inquest is being held into the death of Rikki-Lee Woods and Glen Hilton, right The inquest into the deaths of two Hull dads who died together in a crash in east Hull is taking place. Rikki-Lee Woods, 26, and Glen Hilton, 27, died after the car they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Cavendish Road at 7am on April...