Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Yanks win on 3 homers, Donaldson's single
UNDATED (AP) - A poor first inning by Gerrit Cole morphed into a nice season-opening win for the New York Yankees. The Yanks pulled out a 6-5 victory over the Red Sox on Josh Donaldson's RBI single in...
Apr 09, 2022
Isles do Rangers a favor
UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes appeared ready to add at least one more point to their lead in the NHL's Metropolitan Division. Instead, they remain two ahead of the New York Rangers following ...
Apr 09, 2022
Rural Salem mobile home receives minor damage in Thursday afternoon fire
A rural Salem mobile home sustained minor damage from a trash fire on Thursday afternoon. Salem Firemen say they were called to the Nathan Duke residence in the 4700 block of North Hoots Chapel Road. ...
Apr 08, 2022
Centralia holding city wide cleanup on Saturday
The City of Centralia is holding a volunteer cleanup of trash around the community on Saturday. All of those interested in participating are asked to meet at nine Saturday morning at the CN Pavilion a...
Apr 08, 2022
Salem High All Class Reunion set to kick off Friday night
The Salem Community High School All Class Reunion is set to kick off Friday evening with close to 600 registered guests . First up is a mixer at the Salem Community Center between the hours of 6-10 Fr...
Apr 08, 2022 The Invaders perform at one of the original SCHS Band Variety shows. Provided photo.
Marion County Farm Bureau to offer $5,000 in "Community Impact Grant" program
The Marion County Farm Bureau has announced they will offer up to $5,000 in "Community Impact Grants" that are designed to help many great ideas for community-based projects to become reality. Farm Bu...
Apr 08, 2022 Tony Alter / CC
Wildcats V & JV Fall To Columbia
The Salem Wildcats return to action today when they host the Mater Dei Knights to SCHS Field. They will also be at home for a double header with Teutopolis tomorrow. Salem dropped to 2-10 on the seaso...
Apr 08, 2022 Photo by: Toby Gullion - FTS Photography
Lady Cats Fall At Columbia, SC Beats Dieterich
The Salem Lady Wildcats fell to 4-5 on the season and 0-3 in the Cahokia Conference with their 10-0 shutout loss at Columbia. Lilly Blagoue doubled for the only Salem hit in the game. Bre Thruman reac...
Apr 08, 2022 Photo by: Toby Gullion - FTS Photography
McKowen Keeps Winning, Takes 1600 & 3200 At CHS Invite
The Centralia Track Team hosted a women's invitational with DuQuoin coming out with the win at 109 points, Marion 89.5 was 2nd and Nashville 3rd with 72. Centralia was 5th at 55, Mt Vernon 6th with 52...
Apr 08, 2022
Franklin Park Has Solid Day At Altamont Invitational
The Franklin Park track team competed at Altamont against Teutopolis, the hosts, South Central and North Clay. The Salem 7th grade boys won their event with 139 points followed by TTown with 75, Altam...
Apr 08, 2022 Photo by: Toby Gullion - FTS Photography
