Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Joey Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th overtime for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of year
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) - Joey Logano felt he couldn't get to the finish line fast enough with his No. 22 Ford sputtering and nearly out of gas. First, he had to hold off the driver with the fastest car t...
Jul 01, 2024
Brice Turang's grand slam caps 7-run 4th inning for Brewers, who beat Cubs 7-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Brice Turang hit Milwaukee's fifth grand slam in its last eight games as part of a seven-run fourth inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Fr...
Jul 01, 2024
Lynn pitches 6 sparkling innings as the Cardinals blank the Reds 2-0 for a 4-game series split
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Lance Lynn pitched six sparkling innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Lynn (4-3) allowed two hits, struck...
Jul 01, 2024
10u Will Take On Olney For District 1 Title Starting Today at 2pm
The Salem 10u Wildcats have won their way back to the Championship of the District 1 Tournament after eliminating the hosts at Mt Carmel last night 11-7. It was a wild start to the game, as Salem open...
Jun 29, 2024
Salem 12u Survives & Advances, Again, Will Play Robinson Today In District Championship
The Salem 12u won their 4th straight elimination game knocking off Mt Carmel 9-1 last night in Lawrenceville to advance to the Championship series today. Salem avenged their tournament opening loss to...
Jun 29, 2024 Photo: Sam Snodsmith
12u Renegades (Snow) To Hold Tryouts July 20th Along with 8u, 10u, 13u & 14u
After coming off a very successful first season, the 12u Renegades (Snow) Travel Softball Team will be ramping up for another run in the 12u Division. They are looking to fill a few positions, includi...
Jun 29, 2024
Shubert To Walk On At Murray State
Breese Central guard Mason Shubert announced he will attend Murray State University and play basketball as a walk on. Shubert is a 6-2 guard who was an IBCA 2nd Team All State selection this past seas...
Jun 29, 2024
Jackson Chourio hits his first career grand slam, the Brewers beat the Cubs 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jackson Chourio hit his first career grand slam in the fourth inning, Colin Rea allowed two runs on three hits over 5 1/3 innings and Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Fr...
Jun 29, 2024
Grand Marshal named for 13th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans 4th of July Parade
The Grand Marshal has been named for the 13th Annual Greater CentraliaArea Veterans 4th of July Parade next Thursday. He's the Honorable Gerald Wehrheim who served in the U.S. Army. Parade Chair Butch...
Jun 28, 2024 Veterans 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal Gerald Wehrheim proudly displays a plaque declaring the honor as Veteran Committee Chair Bill Smith (left), and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder and Parade Chair Butch Mathus (right) offer congratulations. Photo by Pat Hodges.
City of Salem announces 4th of July entertainment line-up
The City of Salem has announced the musical entertainment planned for the 4th of July leading up to the city's fireworks display over the Salem Reservoir. The entertainment will begin at four Thursday...
Jun 28, 2024 Part of the finale at the 2023 Salem Fireworks show. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
