Correction
Sew Quilty was erroneously listed as part of the Salem Quakerfest today. The business is not participating this year.
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CORRECTION
In a story about a special meeting of the Salem Parks Commission in Thursday’s edition it should have been reported that the commissioners entered an executive session to review department finances.
Guardians start with Messick, Williams
CLEVELAND (AP) — Parker Messick will be the first Cleveland rookie pitcher to start in a postseason game since 2016 when the Guardians left-hander takes the mound for Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox at 1 p.m. Saturday. Manager Stephen Vogt also announced on Thursday that Gavin Williams will get the start for Game 2 at 5 p.m. Monday. "They've been our two best pitchers. They've earned it and then some," Vogt said before the Guardians held a workout and simulated game. "Just with how the last week went, how the rotation's kind of set up, it ...