Author Archives: WJBD Staff

The Wamac City Council voted unanimously on Monday to eliminate the position of animal control officer. Mayor Jackie "Butch" Mathus says the move is being made because there is no facility where the o...

A 50-year-old Odin man was arrested Monday by the Marion County Sheriff's Department on a probation violation. He's being held in the Marion County Jail without bond pending a court appearance. 39-yea...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 161 will be closed to all traffic a mile east of Albers on Monday and Tuesday of next week. The full closure allows repairs by ...

The Salem 11u All Stars open District Tournament play tonight at Musgrove Park in Olney. They will take on either Robinson or Lawrenceville at 6pm tonight. The winner will advance to the semifinals on...

Tryouts for the 10u Salem Lady Cats (Heinzmann) will be held July 20th at Tully Field from 10:30 to noon. This is for 2014 or 2015 birthdays. The coaches are Grant Heinzmann, Shelley Rose and Kyle Cro...

In the City of Salem/YMCA Sand Volleyball League at Bryan Park, Walmart Inc. lost to One Fine Piece of Ace in three-sets (21-7, 17-21, 16-14). Column Built Buildings in straight sets beat Toss & W...

The Salem Wildcat Booster Club is hosting a sprint triathlon and 5k on Sunday, August 4th. The event will be held at the Salem Family Aquatic Center. The triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will fea...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gregg Berhalter gave a single-word answer after the United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a loss to Uruguay when asked whether he was the right man to lead th...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) - St. Louis City has fired coach Bradley Carnell amid a disappointing second season for the MLS team. The team announced the move on Monday two days after blowing a two-goal lead i...

The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to update the animal and fowl ordinance. City Manager Annette Sola says the ordinance is incorrect in several areas and City Attorney Mike Jones has s...