Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Thursday is Gary Gaetti Day in Centralia
It is Gary Gaetti Day in Centralia. The honor is bestowed upon the 20 year major league baseball player who earned many achievements and records during his storied career that included stints with six...
Mar 28, 2024 Gary Gaetti holds the proclamation passed by the Centralia City Council on Monday night declaring Thursday as Gary Gaetti Day in Centralia. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Lions Club to hold 88th Easter Egg Hunt in Bryan Memorial Park on Sunday
The Salem Lion's Club will continue an 88-year tradition on Sunday when it holds an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids in Bryan Memorial Park. Lions Club President Leon Chapman says the hunt will begin at t...
Mar 28, 2024 The Salem Lions Club has gathered a large number of prizes for the 88th Easter Egg Hunt in Bryan Memorial Park on Sunday.
SSM Health honors Registered Nurse Nathan Hebenstreit with DAISY Award
The House Supervisor at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia has been honored with the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Registered Nurse Nathan Hebenstreit was recognized by his colleague...
Mar 28, 2024
Police Beat for Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Three people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Wednesday on no bond warrants. Sandoval Police arrested 33-year-old Tyler Foster of East Mississippi in Sandoval on an outstanding Washington Count...
Mar 28, 2024
Wildcats Open Cahokia Today With Home Game Against Columbia Coming Off Win Over OPS --- Prep Baseball Scores
The Salem Wildcats open up their Cahokia Conference baseball schedule today with a home game against Columbia. Salem hosted Odin/Patoka/Sandoval yesterday. The War-Eagles came out swinging as they too...
Mar 28, 2024
Lady Cats Beat Waltonville, Host Columbia At 6-1 On The Season ---- Prep Softball Scores
The Lady Wildcats softball team opens up Conference play today with a home game against Columbia. Salem improved to 6-1 on the season with an 11-1 win at Waltonville yesterday. Bre Thurman was great i...
Mar 28, 2024 Photo: Salem Lady Wildcats Softball
Salem 13u Open Season With Win
The Salem 13u Wildcats opened their travel season with a win at O'Fallon over the Predators 8-3. Zane Applegate and Rhett Starnes drove in runs. Salem got a hit and 2 runs from Benny Bryan, Kai Graham...
Mar 28, 2024 Jamie Tockstein
DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls past Pacers 125-99 to end 3-game losing streak
CHICAGO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points and Nikola Vucevic added 22 with 12 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Indiana Pacers 125-99 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game skid. Coby W...
Mar 28, 2024 Chicago Bulls
UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8
BOSTON (AP) - Connecticut coach Dan Hurley won't shy away from the notion that his team has consistently been the best in college basketball this season. The Huskies' 33-3 record and the dominant mann...
Mar 28, 2024
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1977, "Rocky" won Best Picture at the Oscars. Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1996, Phil Collins announced that he was leaving Genesis to concentrate on his solo ...
Mar 28, 2024
