Author Archives: WJBD Staff
SC Falls To Woodlawn In Prep Volleyball
South Central fell to 2-1 on the season with a 24-26, 23-25 loss to Woodlawn. Halle Smith had 8 kills and 8 digs, Olivia Brauer added 10 assists with Zada Reynolds adding 8. Brooklyn Garrett finished ...
Aug 31, 2021
Cougars Head To Windsor Today
The South Central Cougars get their toughest baseball test to date this afternoon when they travel to NTC rival Windsor/Stew Stras. The Cougars are undefeated, but Windsor already owns a win over Teut...
Aug 31, 2021
Dodgers beat Braves to close deficit
UNDATED (AP) - The National League East and West races are a little closer this morning following the Milwaukee Brewers' win at San Francisco, coupled with the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over Atlant...
Aug 31, 2021
Wentz to sit out as Colts add 3 to COVID-19 list
UNDATED (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts have put starting quarterback Carson Wentz, starting center Ryan Kelly and starting receiver Zach Pascal on the reserve/COVID-19 list. They join two-time Pro Bowl...
Aug 31, 2021
Gray expected to start as Cincinnati hosts St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals (67-63, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (71-62, second in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (0-1, 2.70 ER...
Aug 31, 2021
Davies scheduled to start for Cubs at Twins
Chicago Cubs (57-75, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (58-73, fifth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Zach Davies (6-10, 5.00 ERA, 1.47 WHIP...
Aug 31, 2021
Lester sharp, Goldschmidt HR, Cardinals move up, beat Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) - Jon Lester allowed one hit while pitching into the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt homered and the St. Louis Cardinals inched closer to the slumping Cincinnati Reds in the NL wild-c...
Aug 31, 2021
Will Air Travel Problems Persist?
Will Air Travel Problems Persist? How might it affect you? Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources The airline industry plotted a course for recovery in 2021, but recent difficulties may hav...
Aug 30, 2021
Marion County Board to discuss County Administrator position and bids for restoration work
The Marion County Board will meet in special session Monday night to discuss a number of items. They include a bid opening for companies interested in working with Ameresco on county building renovati...
Aug 30, 2021 Marion County Board. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Voices and Votes and Illinois Freedom Project display opens at Bryan Bennett Library
Opening ceremonies were held Saturday at the Bryan Bennett Library for the Smithsonian Institute display of Voices and Votes Democracy in America and a companion display from the Illinois Freedom Proj...
Aug 30, 2021 Those involved with bringing the Smithsonian and Illinois Freedom Project to the Salem Bryan Bennett Library. Left to right: Librarian Kim Keller, Wyatt Colclasure of the Marion County Genealogical Society, Tim Townsend with the Illinois Freedom Project, Matt Meachum with Illinois Department of Humanities, and Library Board Chair Jane Gaston. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
