Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Steele scheduled to start for Chicago against Colorado
Colorado Rockies (57-68, fourth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (55-72, fourth in the NL Central) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (11-9, 3.74 ERA, 1.14 WHI...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021

Ella Bruning turns into a big name for Little League
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Ella Bruning has become a star at the Little League World Series. The starting catcher for Abilene, Texas, is the 20th female to play in the LLWS and the only girl to co...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021 Rob Macdonald / CC

Red Sox cruise pass Rangers
UNDATED (AP) - Travis Shaw hit a game-ending grand slam in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4. Shaw, who entered as a defensive replacement in the eighth, drove a 3-2 p...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021

Big Ten teams forfeit if unable to play because of COVID-19
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) - The Big Ten is the latest Power Five conference to announce that a team must forfeit if it doesn't have enough players available for a league game because of COVID-19. The Big Te...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021

Winston TDs highlight Saints' 23-21 preseason win over Jags
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jameis Winston passed for touchdowns of 43 and 29 yards to Marquez Callaway, and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game. Winston complete...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021 Thomson20192 / CC

Newton to miss practices
UNDATED. (AP) - The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend. The te...
WJBD Staff Aug 24, 2021

Pilot Honored at Annual Balloon Fest Awards Brunch
Although there was no competitive ballooning at this year's Centralia Balloon Fest, several honors were still given at the annual awards brunch Sunday. The High Fly Cup was presented to balloonist Wal...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2021 Hi Fly award winner Walt Rudy display his trophy at Pilot Award Brunch. Photo by Garrett Ford.

Salem Fire Protection District to host 5K Run/Walk to Remember and 9/11 Memorial Service
The Salem Fire Protection District will remember 9/11 20 years later with a 5K Run/Walk, Memorial Service and other activities in Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday, September 11th. The Salem Fire Depart...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2021 Jackie / CC

Centralia City Council to consider assistance to new owners of Quality Sports Nets
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a Redevelopment agreement with the buyers of Quality Sports Nets in Centralia. Gebke, LLC is seeking a five year forgivable mortgage to...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2021

Organizers pleased with Balloon Fest
While no full flights got up for Balloon Fest 2021, both the Friday and Saturday night Glows did take place to the joy of large crowds in Foundation Park. This year's Chair Brad Haege says with all th...
WJBD Staff Aug 23, 2021 File photo: Balloons prepare for Glow at Balloon Fest '21 in Foundation Park. Photo by Pat Hodges.
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