Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Dike scores twice as US routs Martinique 6-1 in Gold Cup
KANSAS CITY, Kan, (AP) - Daryl Dike scored twice and helped force an own goal, helping the United States to overwhelm Martinique 6-1 and clinch a berth in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Miles Ro...
Jul 16, 2021 Jarrett Campbell / CC
Braves acquire OF Joc Pederson in trade with Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have acquired Joc Pederson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, bolstering their outfield after losing Ronald Acua Jr. to a season-ending knee injury. Atlanta sent minor...
Jul 16, 2021 Dustin Nosler / CC
AP source: Panthers' Moton agrees to extension
UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with offensive tackle Taylor Moton, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person told The Associated ...
Jul 16, 2021 Kyle T. / CC
Goalie Ben Bishop to be available in Seattle expansion draft
UNDATED (AP) - Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop has waived his no-movement clause to be exposed in the Seattle expansion draft after approaching the team with the idea. The move allows Dallas to pro...
Jul 16, 2021 Remy Connors / CC
2022 07/15 - Mary D. Goodwin
Mary D. Goodwin, 57, of Centralia, formerly of Lincoln, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Mary enjoyed watching wrestling, cooking and baking, and spending time with her family. Per Mary's...
Jul 15, 2021
2022 07/15 - Rebecca Josephine (Strattan) Taylor
Rebecca Josephine (Strattan) Taylor, 80, Mt Vernon, Illinois passed away on July 12, 2022 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Mt Vernon, Illinois. Rebecca graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School...
Jul 15, 2021
Three more Amtrak trains to resume service through Centralia and Effingham on Monday
Amtrak is resuming full service next week. Service levels had been cut in half during the pandemic, but will resume normal operations come Monday. Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson Pa...
Jul 15, 2021 Richard Eriksson / CC
Centralia City Grade Schools to follow state guidelines for COVID-19
Centralia City Grade Schools will be following state guidelines for COVID-19 mitigation in the coming school year. Superintendent Craig Clark says as of now, the State Board of Education is recommendi...
Jul 15, 2021
Schiller addition project comes in $500,000 over estimate
Centralia City Grade School Superintendent Craig Clark says he was a "little shocked" with the bids the district received for the addition project at Schiller School. Despite the project being a half-...
Jul 15, 2021 Schiller Elementry School
Salem man taken to hospital after riding lawn mower overturns
A Salem man was taken to Salem Township Hospital for treatment after his riding lawn mower overturned while he was cutting grass near a deep ditch in the 500 block of Airport Road. While initial repor...
Jul 15, 2021 frankieleon / CC
