Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Rielly lifts Maple Leafs to 2-1 win over Canadiens in Game 3
UNDATED (AP) - Morgan Rielly scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Jack Campbell made 27 saves, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their fir...
May 25, 2021
Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8
UNDATED (AP) -Francisco Meja hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays 14-8. T...
May 25, 2021
In interview, Jones says he's ready to leave Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) - Wide receiver Julio Jones says he's ready to leave the Atlanta Falcons. The 32-year-old star told FS1 "Undisputed" host Shannon Sharpe via telephone that "I'm outta there" in a brief in...
May 25, 2021
Podergois, Mickens Finish Track Season In Style
A pair of Franklin Park throwers finished up their season with a trip to the Illinois Junior High Elite Invitational over the weekend. Salem 7th grader Morgan Mickens won the discus event by over 20 f...
May 24, 2021
Joe Basch Wraps Up Fantastic Trio Of Seasons At Kaskaskia College
Final 2020-2021 sports wrap up! W. Soccer: Region semifinalist 3 All-region players Highest National Ranking 12th Final National Ranking 23rd W. Tennis Region Champion/National Qualifier 6 All-region ...
May 24, 2021
State Ride Inspectors are back allowing carnivals to resume operation
State Ride Inspectors are back at it again this summer. As things return to pre-pandemic status, inspectors with the Illinois Department of Labor are out making sure rides are safe at theme parks, fai...
May 24, 2021 Doug Bowman / CC
Salem Police say tickets issued following hit and run crash
Salem Police have completed reports on a hit and run crash early Thursday morning that knocked out power and a sewer lift station on the south side of Salem. Police say 46-year-old Andrew Fehrenbacher...
May 24, 2021
Salem man faces multiple charges following high speed chase in stolen pickup
A 58-year-old Salem man is in the Marion County Jail on multiple charges after allegedly leading Jefferson and Marion County Sheriff's Deputies and Salem Police on a two-county high speed chase Sunday...
May 24, 2021
Salem Elks name Citizen of the Year
The Salem Elks surprised retired educator and local historian Frank Brinkerhoff with its Citizen of the Year Award on Sunday. Brinkerhoff had unknowingly been brought to the Elk's for Sunday Chicken D...
May 24, 2021 Salem Elks Exalted Ruler Robert Lafenhagen (left) presents Citizen of Year Award to Frank Brinkerhoff. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem man arrested after alleged attack with large stick
A 24-year-old Salem man is being held in the Marion County Jail for aggravated battery with a weapon. Dustin Taylor of Hotze Road was taken into custody after allegedly entering an apartment in the 40...
May 24, 2021
