Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Japanese OF Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year deal. Chicago will pay an additional $14,625,000 as a posting fee to Suzu...
Mar 19, 2022
Arizona gives top seeds a sweep
UNDATED (AP) - Arizona is the fourth and final No. 1 seed to advance to the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Christian Koloko scored 17 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and keyed a big...
Mar 19, 2022
76ers 10 better than Mavs....Curry out at least 2 weeks with foot injury
UNDATED (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers won for the ninth time in 12 games to pull within a half-game of Milwaukee for the second seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid scored 32 points on 11...
Mar 19, 2022
Voit goes to Padres
UNDATED (AP) - First baseman Luke Voit has been traded from the Yankees to the Padres for a minor league pitcher. The deal comes a day after New York completed a two-year contract with Anthony Rizzo. ...
Mar 19, 2022
AP source: Deshaun Watson changes mind, joining Browns
UNDATED (AP) - Deshaun Watson is coming to Cleveland after all. A person familiar with the decision tells the AP that the quarterback has decided to waive his no-trade clause and accept a move to the ...
Mar 19, 2022 Jefferson William
Ovi scores again as Caps win in SO
UNDATED (AP) - Alex Ovechkin continues to take aim at Gordie Howe just three days after passing Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL all-time goals list. Ovechkin led the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 win...
Mar 19, 2022
Salem Grade School Board positive towards full day transitional kindergarten
The Salem Grade School Board heard only positive comments to make the transitional kindergarten program full-time. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says the idea has been under consideration for at lea...
Mar 18, 2022
Salem girl rescued from baby swing at new Inclusive Playground
A 12-year-old Salem girl had to be cut down in the baby swing at the new Inclusive Playground in Bryan Memorial Park after getting stuck inside. Salem Fire Marshal Bill Fulton says the girl could not ...
Mar 18, 2022 Kids move onto the playground equipment after the new inclusive playground opens Friday afternoon.
Salem Firemen handle two controlled fires that spread out of control
Salem Firemen were called to handle two fires on Thursday that spread out of control. Firemen say a small trash fire spread out of control at a home in the 500 block of East Mitchell Street and travel...
Mar 18, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, March 18th, 2022
Salem Police arrested a 27-year-old Kyle Taulbee of Rogersville, Missouri Thursday night for alleged domestic battery and endangering the life of a child. Police report Taulbee was arrested when they ...
Mar 18, 2022
