Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. There were such low expectations for "Star Wars" that it was only on 42 screens nationwide for its opening weekend. 2. This may be surprising: Most varieties of Oreos are considered vegan, includin...
May 21, 2025
Detering's Late Homer Sends Salem Home Victorious On Senior Day
The Salem Wildcats honored their 9 seniors before their game with Mattoon and then beat the visiting Green Wave 2-1. The big blow came in the bottom of the 6th with the game tied at 1-1 when Ryan Dete...
May 21, 2025
Wildcats join teams from around the state at IHSA Track Sectionals
Today is IHSA Track Sectionals. The Salem Wildcats will travel to Tolono Unity today with Field Events starting at 1 and the Running Events at 3pm. Salem will be in the field of 17 hat will also inclu...
May 21, 2025
Lake Land Opens Baseball JUCO World Series on Saturday
The Lake Land Lakers baseball team will play in the opening round of the Juco World Series as the 9 seed and will play the Buccaneers of Blinn College Saturday at 3pm at Sam Suplizio Field in Grand Ju...
May 21, 2025
Harlan Named Freshman of the Year & Gold Glove Winner
Centralia grad Cruz Harlan had a great freshman season for the John A Logan Volunteers. The shortstop hit .391 with 22 extra base hits including 9 home runs and drove in 43. He was also exceptional on...
May 21, 2025
Rams Have 3 New Assistant Basketball Coaches
The Mt Vernon Rams have made some coaching changes to the men's basketball staff. Former head coach Doug Creel will join the team as a volunteer coach with Brian Gamber named JV Coach and Scott Gamber...
May 21, 2025
City of Salem Women's Volleyball Scores from Tuesday
In the City of Salem Women's Volleyball action at the Community Center it was Pennylee Photography beating The Sharks (25-9, 25-12), Scared Hitless beat Hits & Giggles (25-11, 25-13) and in 3 sets...
May 21, 2025
Riley Greene hits a 9th inning RBI double to give the Tigers a 5-4 win over the Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Riley Greene homered and hit the winning RBI double in the ninth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Tuesday night. Zack McKinstry singled off Kyle L...
May 21, 2025
Suzuki hits 2-run HR to cap 8-run sixth inning as Cubs beat Marlins 14-1
MIAMI (AP) - Seiya Suzuki homered, doubled and had four RBIs, Kyle Tucker also went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 14-1 on Tuesday night. In his second game as designated hitter this...
May 21, 2025
Wildcats Host Mattoon Today For Senior Day....Orphans Beat Collinsville, Host Freeburg Today
Wildcats Host Mattoon Today For Senior Day The Salem Wildcats baseball team is in action today at home against Mattoon as they honor their 9 seniors prior to the 4:30 first pitch. This also will be a ...
May 20, 2025
