Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Grade School Board to comply with Governor's mask mandate for schools
The Salem Grade School Board Thursday night changed its back-to-school plan. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says she shares the unhappiness over the Governor's action. "The Governor issued an executi...
Aug 06, 2021 Salem Grade School Board reverts back to wearing masks and maintaining large distances between members at Thursday night's meeting. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe (left) is shown talking to Board President Alisha Ambuehl.
First ever Eastlawn historical cemetery tour is planned
The Salem Historical Commission is planning "Tales from Eastlawn". The commission's chair Luke Purcell says the cemetery tour will tell the story of some of Salem's most historic residents. "We do it ...
Aug 06, 2021
Kaskaskia College to Host Fall 2021 Enrollment Day on Saturday
Kaskaskia College will hold a Special Saturday Enrollment Day at the main campus and all Education Centers on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day is set aside for all new and continuing stude...
Aug 06, 2021
YMCA Men's Softball Results
In YMCA/Salem Rec men's softball at Bryan Park, Misfits beat Prestige Worldwide 19-11, Eliminators over Odin Caf 17-15, Eliminators beat B&J Loggers 28-24, B&J beat Security Alarm 17-0, Odd Fe...
Aug 06, 2021
Story Helps Rockies Over Cubs
DENVER (AP) - Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5. Sam Hilliard and Connor Joe also ho...
Aug 06, 2021
Kim expected to start as St. Louis hosts Kansas City
Kansas City Royals (47-60, fourth in the AL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (53-55, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Mike Minor (8-9, 5.31 ERA, 1....
Aug 06, 2021
Lynn, White Sox to take on Hendricks, Cubs
Chicago White Sox (63-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (52-58, fourth in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Lance Lynn (10-3, 2.07 ERA, 1.03 WHI...
Aug 06, 2021
Braves walk past Cardinals 8-4 to complete series sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Austin Riley homered and Ehire Adrianza drove in the go-ahead run with the first of four straight bases-loaded walks as the Atlanta Braves scored six times in the eighth inning to com...
Aug 06, 2021
Plenty of medals up for grabs
TOKYO (AP) - Friday's U.S. medal grab at the Tokyo Games began with beach volleyball. Americans April Ross and Alix Klineman beat an Australian duo, 21-15, 21-16 for the championship. It's Ross' third...
Aug 06, 2021 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport / CC
Phils sweep away Nats as Mets fall again to Fish
UNDATED (AP) - The New York Mets had a comfortable lead in the National League East just over a week ago. Not anymore. The Phillies are within a half-game of the division lead after putting together a...
Aug 06, 2021
