Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Hoerner hits game-ending single in 10th inning as the Cubs beat the Braves 4-3
CHICAGO (AP) - Nico Hoerner hit a game-ending infield single in the 10th inning in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Cubs had runners on ...
May 22, 2024
Cardinals-Orioles suspended in 6th inning due to rain, will be completed Wednesday
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles will have to wait a day to finish Tuesday night's game, which was suspended in the middle of the sixth inning tied at 1 after a 91-minute...
May 22, 2024
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. The USDA regulates the fruit breakdown in fruit cocktail. It must be 30% to 50% diced peaches . . . 25% to 45% diced pears . . . 6% to 16% diced p...
May 22, 2024
Salem City Council halts payments to YMCA while trying to figure out increased costs for recreation services
The Salem City Council will withhold the quarterly payment to the YMCA until information is provided on increased costs to the city. The current service agreement expired at the end of April and City ...
May 21, 2024
Salem Community High School begins $1.9-million in summer building improvements
Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says this summer will be another big year for renovation work. As the school year concludes this week, Detering says work is starting on $1...
May 21, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
Sandoval Police arrested a 51-year-old Salem man on drug charges following a Monday traffic stop. David Rose of Quail Run was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged possession of cannabis, manufa...
May 21, 2024
Kaskaskia College receives positive Higher Learning Commission visit
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees received positive news Monday evening regarding the recent visit to the college by the Higher Learning Commission. KC President George Evans reported that the c...
May 21, 2024 Kaskaskia College President George Evans.
One injured in Green Street Road crash
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports one person was injured in a two vehicle crash early Sunday evening at the Green Street and Bell Club Roads. Reports indicate a car driven by a 16-year-ol...
May 21, 2024
Wildcats Snap Long Skid against Rams With Win At Mount Vernon, Up Next....Regionals!
The Salem Wildcats won their final baseball tune up before Thursday's regional opener as they beat Mount Vernon on the road 6-1. The big knock for the Cats coming from Colton Shelton who hit a go-ahea...
May 21, 2024 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
SC Lady Cougars Have Sectional Semifinal Moved To Today At Altamont
The SC Lady Cougars will open up Sectional play at Altamont tonight after their game was moved from Wednesday due to poor forecasted weather. They will take on Windsor/Stew-Stras at 6pm following the ...
May 21, 2024
