Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Meier scores 3 as Devils beat Blues and give interim coach Travis Green his first win
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The New Jersey Devils have been waiting more than a year for Timo Meier to start scoring goals, and he's starting to deliver with the season on the line. Meier scored three goals a...
Mar 08, 2024
Salem Community High School performance of the Addams Family opens Thursday night
The Salem Community High School Drama Club's performance of the Addams family opens Thursday night at the Salem Community Theatre. The show will be performed at seven Thursday, Friday, and Saturday ni...
Mar 07, 2024 Cole Wimberly as Gomez and Onyz Howe as Morticia dance during one of the scenes of the Addams Family. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem boys championship bowling team honored at State Capitol
The Salem Community High School boys bowling team has been honored on their state championship at the State Capitol. State Representative Blaine Wilhour invited the team to the State House chambers to...
Mar 07, 2024 Photo: L to R - Evan Gelsinger, Ryan Detering, Jarret Rushing, Keaton Gullion, Silas Moats, Rhett Detering, Dominic Winkler and Coach Steve Ludwig.
Benton Rangers Open State Tournament Today v. Byron ....1a State Semifinals Today In Champaign, Mounds Meridian Looks For 3rd Trip To A State Finals
Benton Rangers Open State Tournament Today v. Byron The Benton Rangers open up their 2a State Tournament semifinal at the State Farm Center in Champaign at 3:45 this afternoon when they take on Byron....
Mar 07, 2024
Shered Named S7 POY, List Is Loaded With Annies & Lady Rams
The South 7 has released it's All Conference Girls Basketball team. Centralia's Jalea Shered led the Conference champion Annies and also was named Player of the Year. She is joined on the first team b...
Mar 07, 2024
Blue Devils Fall To #4 VU, Will Host Region Tournament Play-In Game Saturday
The KC Blue Devils fell on the road at 4th ranked Vincennes University 84-65. The Blue Devils only trailed 39-32 at the break. Will Vasser led the way with 17, Caleb Jenkins added 15 and Isaiah Tolber...
Mar 07, 2024
Lady Bobcats Volleyball Improves To 20-0, Will Honor 8th Graders Tonight v. Sandoval
Franklin Park volleyball plays tonight at home against Sandoval to honor their 8th graders. The Lady Bobcats improved to 20-0 with a win over Olney 25-17, 25-11. The JV dropped their match 21-25, 22-2...
Mar 07, 2024
DeMar DeRozan scores 29, Bulls edge Jazz 119-117
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, including the go-ahead basket with a minute left, to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 119-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Coby White...
Mar 07, 2024
Discover Downstate Illinois begins bracket contest to find Best BBQ Joint
Discover Downstate Illinois has launched a search to find the Best BBQ Joint in its 21 county region that stretches across parts of South Central Illinois. There are a number of local BBQ places in th...
Mar 06, 2024
Local educator is Illinois Jaycees Outstanding Young Persons award winner
A local educator has been recognized by the Illinois Jaycees as an Outstanding Young Persons of Illinois Award winner for 2024. Stephanie Aarons-Dennison, band director and music teacher at Centralia ...
Mar 06, 2024
