Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bucks knock off Sixers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks are back at .500 after winning for just the second time in seven games. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 31 points and 16 rebounds for the Bucks in a 118-109 vict...
Nov 10, 2021 BobbbyLight / CC
Jokic suspended, Morris, Butler fined for altercation
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA has doled out punishment following an altercation at the end of the Denver Nuggets' win over Miami on Monday. Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been suspended one game for shovin...
Nov 10, 2021
Aaron Rodgers stands by his comments
UNDATED (AP) - Despite being under pressure from all sides, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn't get vaccinated for COVI...
Nov 10, 2021 Kyle Engman / CC
Canes beat Bolts in OT....Price says substance abuse led him to assistance program
Canes beat Bolts in OT UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have set a team record for the fewest games to reach 10 wins. The Canes are 10-1-1 after Martin Necas scored 3:26 into overtime to complet...
Nov 10, 2021
After four years of clearing hurdles, ground broken on new Little Egypt Golf Car facility
Ground was officially broken Monday afternoon for the new $3-million Little Egypt Golf Car facility and $1-million dollar new roadway that will open property at the corner of North Hotze and Mills Car...
Nov 09, 2021 Ground breaking for new Little Egypt Golf Car complex on North Hotze Road at Mills Cart Road.
Dog day care center, spa, and bar planned for former Kaskaskia College Work Force Center in downtown Centralia
The Centralia City Council has made changes in its kennel ordinance to take the first step in clearing the way for use of the former Kaskaskia College Work Force Center as a dog day care center, spa a...
Nov 09, 2021 Former Kaskaskia Workforce Center on South Poplar in Centralia.
Odin School Board moves forward with renovations to keep current high school in operation
By Austin Williams The Odin Board of Education Monday night approved the first phase of a contract with GRP Wegman for several renovation projects throughout the district, mostly within the high schoo...
Nov 09, 2021 File: Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Odin School Board names library for late Superintendent Raymond Woods
Story by Austin Williams The Odin public school district held a dedication Monday night renaming its school library in honor of late former superintendent Raymond Woods. An audience of over thirty peo...
Nov 09, 2021 Members of the family of Ray Woods at Monday's dedication ceremony. L to R - Cherie Teriet, Brent Woods, Charlene Woods, Trish Woods. In Wilson Gymnasium with the plaque and portrait. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Kessler's 19 Leads Franklin Park Over Benton....Patoka Gets 21 From Wilkerson In A Win
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats improved to 6-4 on the season with a 41-23 win over Benton. Jordan Kessler had 19 to lead Salem. Marah Johnson added 6. The JV won 32-13. Brylee Pennypacker had 11 to le...
Nov 09, 2021 Photo Credit: Sideline Photos.
Bobcats Host Wesclin Tonight....SC Falls, Selmaville Wins In Boys Hoops
The Franklin Park Bobcats will host Wesclin tonight. The Varsity enters at 2-1 coming off their first loss at Aviston their last time out. The JV is 4-0. The South Central Falcons return to action tod...
Nov 09, 2021
