Author Archives: WJBD Staff
FitzMagic runs out
UNDATED (AP) - Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has confirmed to The Associated Press that he plans to retire. His career spanned 17 seasons and nine teams while he became one of the NFL's most colorful a...
Jun 04, 2022 Mark Morgan / CC
Smith leads Memorial....Danielle Kang playing U.S. Women's Open with tumor on spine....Triplett shoots 63 to take PGA Tour Champions lead in Iowa
Smith leads Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Cameron Smith is the leader through two rounds of the Memorial. Smith holed out with a downhill chip from beyond the green on the par-3 12th that carried him t...
Jun 04, 2022
Salem's Fun Day in the Park is Saturday
The City of Salem's Family Fun Day in the Park is set for Saturday. Salem Recreation and YMCA Director Jed Casburn says a number of activities are planned. "We've got our youth fishing derby starting ...
Jun 03, 2022
GOP hopefuls say guards, mental health keys to stop attacks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Six candidates seeking the Republican nomination for governor support armed guards at schools and expanded mental health services to stop mass shootings like the ones at Ulval...
Jun 03, 2022
Salem Aerobatic competition this weekend
The Regional Aerobatic competition will return to Salem's Leckrone Airfield on Saturday. Everyone is invited to bring out their lawn chairs to the airport between eight and four on Saturday to watch t...
Jun 03, 2022 seabamirum / CC
Amazon said to be impeding House probe of warehouse collapse
Congressional Democrats are accusing Amazon of obstructing their investigation into the company's labor practices during severe weather events. Amazon's policies have been under scrutiny since the dea...
Jun 03, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Salem Community Activities Center has new Executive Director
The Salem Community Activities Center has a new Executive Director. Kia Little has been hired to replace Emily Wilzbach who has moved to Wisconsin to accept a job there. Little is no stranger to the C...
Jun 03, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, June 3rd, 2022
A 50-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of meth. Ervin Elliston of Cedar Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. A 26...
Jun 03, 2022
Wildcats Fall To 1-1 in Summer League, 3-1 Overall
The Salem Wildcats summer season continued yesterday with a trip to Highland. Salem dropped the opener 8-5 as Highland jumped out to a 6-1 lead after 3 innings. For the Cats, Gavin Zimmermann got the ...
Jun 03, 2022 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
Columbia & North Clay Prepare For Today's State Semifinal Matchups
The 1a/2a state baseball tournaments open up today at Dozer Park in Peoria. The first 1a semifinal will start at 10am and feature 27-4 Brown County against 31-3 Ottawa Marquette. Brown County and coac...
Jun 03, 2022
