Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Semien's 5 RBIs, Seager's home run lead Rangers over Diamondbacks 11-7 for 3-1 World Series lead
PHOENIX (AP) - Marcus Semien's two-run triple and three-run homer powered Texas to a 10-run lead by the third inning, Corey Seager hit another long home run and the Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbac...
Nov 01, 2023
Hendrick Motorsports took a gamble on William Byron. Now he'll try to win his 1st Cup title
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Rick Hendrick first met William Byron as a local Charlotte teenager, fan of Hendrick Motorsports and budding NASCAR driver. Something about the 15-year-old struck Hendrick, who ...
Nov 01, 2023
Three new businesses locate in the Orchard Shopping Center, including a new meeting facility
A new meeting facility along with two other businesses are locating in the Orchard Shopping Center on Route 37 South in Salem. Owner Keith McNeil has split the space that was the original Ben Franklin...
Oct 31, 2023 The Harvest Room provides space for meetings as well as many other activities by the hour, half day, or full day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
New Surgeon joins SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia
SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital is welcoming a new general surgeon to the community and medical group. Dr. Amanda Grigoli is a board-certified General Surgeon with clinical certification in advanced tr...
Oct 31, 2023 Dr. Amanda Grigoli
178 Marion County properties up for sale to highest bidders to satisfy delinquent taxes
Marion County, as Trustee, is now seeking sealed bids on 132 real estate and 44 mobile home properties to cover delinquent taxes. The properties involved were delinquent for real estate properties tha...
Oct 31, 2023 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Lady Cats Season Ends At Mascoutah 3a Sectional
The Salem Lady Wildcats magical run to their first Sectional tournament in 20 years came to an end at the Mascoutah 3a Sectional on Monday night. They fell to Cahokia rival Freeburg in straight sets 2...
Oct 31, 2023
Triad & Collinsville Play For Respective Trips To State Soccer Final Four Today
The soccer Super Sectionals are today. In Class 2a, Triad takes their 23-1-and-1 record to Jacksonville when they play Rochester for a ticket to the State Final Four. In 3a today, Collinsville takes o...
Oct 31, 2023
Salem Wins Tournament Opener, Woodlawn Keeps Rolling
The Salem Lady Bobcats improved to 6-1 on the season with a 32-31 win over Olney in the opening night of the Lady Bobcat Invitational. Kendall Zimmermann hit a free throw late in the game to put Salem...
Oct 31, 2023 Photo: Courtney Spencer
NWI Wins Tournament Opener....Bobcats Back At It Wednesday
In boy's basketball, North Wamac-Irvington improved to 3-3 with a 57-27 win over Centralia Trinity St Mary in the quarterfinals of the St Mary's Tournament. NWI will play Thursday in the semifinals ag...
Oct 31, 2023
Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's A League Scores
In City of Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball at the Community Center last night... Meskil Cleaning Services beat Bierman's General Store 25-20, 25-13. Spike Tyson's over Salem Tire 25-...
Oct 31, 2023
