Author Archives: WJBD Staff
A's beat Angels again
UNDATED (AP) - The Houston Astros have maintained their 3 1/2-game lead over Oakland in the AL West. Jose Altuve celebrated the 10th anniversary of his major league debut with homers in his first two ...
Jul 21, 2021 PMell2293 / CC
Sweden stuns US 3-0 in women's soccer at Olympics
TOKYO (AP) - Stina Blackstenius scored a pair of goals and Sweden once again stunned the United States at the Olympics with a 3-0 victory in the women's soccer tournament. The top-ranked Americans are...
Jul 21, 2021 heartypanther
Marion County Board passes ordinance to fine those with excessive dogs running at large complaints
The Marion County Board has passed an ordinance to fine residents in rural parts of the county for excessive complaints of dogs running at large. The vote came after State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth told...
Jul 20, 2021 Marliese Streefland / Unsplash
Salem High School Board moves forward with $10-million renovation project
The Salem Community High School Board took another step forward on a $10-million renovation project next summer. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the resolution to issue new working cash bonds is...
Jul 20, 2021
Salem City Council to seek proposals for company to handle bond refinancing
The Salem City Council Monday night instructed Finance Director Kellie Barrow to seek proposals for bond counsel to represent the city in the refinancing of bonds on the Aquatic Center and Waste Water...
Jul 20, 2021
Centralia Police break up a burglary in progress
Centralia Police arrested a 37-year-old Centralia man when breaking a burglary in progress early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Greg Dodson says Joshua Boyce of Condit Street was found hiding in the bu...
Jul 20, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Salem Police have arrested a 23-year-old Hailey Sarchet of North 1625th Street in St. Peter for manufacture or delivery of 30 to 500 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of a firearm. She was tak...
Jul 20, 2021
2022 07/20 - Karen Rosetta Ray
Karen Rosetta Ray, 52, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at her home. Karen was a loving, outgoing lady who always had a smile for everyone. She was grateful to be a homemaker and care ...
Jul 20, 2021
Salem High School Board approves Return to Learn Plan
The Salem Community High School Board Monday night approved its Return to Learn Plan. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says school will return to full day five days a week with remote learning only fo...
Jul 20, 2021
Illinois college boards suggest schools require vaccination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Two state agencies overseeing higher education in Illinois are encouraging colleges and universities to require COVID-19 vaccinations of students heading to campuses this fall...
Jul 20, 2021
