Author Archives: WJBD Staff

The Junior Gold Bowling Nationals continued yesterday with Day 2 of the 4 days of qualifying in various alley's in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the U18 Boys, O'Fallon's Connor Lunning has had a great star...

Salem's Lucas Hodge and Zane Barthelemy have verbally committed to continue their education and fishing career at the collegiate level for Wabash Valley College in the 26/27 season. Dedication and tim...

In Recreation Sand Volleyball last night at Bryan Park, Volleyholics beat Set It & Forget It (21-14, 21-10), Sand Fleas defeated Beach Bouncers (21-14, 21-15) and in three sets it was The Chewbloc...

The 2025 Junior Gold National Youth Bowling Championships are taking place in Green Bay, Wisconsin with several area athletes competing after qualifying over the summer at various tournaments. The 4 Q...

In Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball, Sandy Cheeks in two sets beat Revival Health & Wellness Center 21-17, 21-10 and in three sets it was Meskil Cleaning over the Tomahawks 21-13, 19-21, 15-12.

Tryouts for the Salem 12u Lady Wildcats softball team will be tomorrow from 5-6:30 and Saturday from 9:30-11 at Bob Jamison Field at the Salem Little League Complex. No games are scheduled on holidays...

Mailing a letter or post card will cost you more. The U.S. Postal Service has implemented a five cent rate increase for both the cost of mailing a letter and post card. The new rate for a one ounce fi...

Heavy thunderstorms traveled across South Central Illinois Sunday afternoon prompting severe thunderstorms for northeast Marion County and Clay County. The rain was so heavy, flash flood advisories we...

A 36-year-old homeless woman has been arrested by Central City Police on multiple charges following a Sunday incident. The charges against Jessica Murray include aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assa...

Members of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative were told at its annual meeting Saturday there were more questions than answers about electric prices and adequate supply. General Manager Luke Johnson s...