Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's Volleyball Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball, Spike Tysons beat Meskil Cleaning Services 25-17, 25-18; Meskil's then beat Salem Tire 25-17, 25-19; Bierman's General Store beat AOS Church in 3-...
Oct 24, 2023
No. 25 Illinois is older and perhaps wiser after an underachieving season. Shannon, Hawkins are back
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois coach Brad Underwood is confident he has addressed the issues that caused his team to underachieve last season despite finishing 20-13 and making its third straight app...
Oct 24, 2023
Bartolo Colon, Robinson Canó, Pablo Sandoval among ex-MLBers joining Dubai-based league
Bartolo Colon, Robinson Can and Pablo Sandoval are among several notable, older former major league players selected Monday in the inaugural draft of a Dubai-based baseball league. The 50-year-old Col...
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Rookie Tyson Bagent will likely start again for Bears with Justin Fields doubtful to play this week
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Rookie Tyson Bagent helped lead the Chicago Bears to their first home win in more than a year with quarterback Justin Fields sidelined. It looks as though he will get another ...
Oct 24, 2023
Odin seeking $250,000 Safe Route to Schools Grant
The Odin Village Board has filed a $250,000 state grant request under the Safe Routes to School Program. Mayor Greg Smith says if approved they want to install several sidewalks. "If we get that grant...
Oct 23, 2023 Odin High School. Photo by Sam Snodsmith.
Marion County Republican Women host annual Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner
The Marion County Republican Women organization hosted the annual Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner at Salem Elks on Saturday, where prominent regional Republicans spoke about the state of the party both w...
Oct 23, 2023 State Senator Jason Plummer addresses the Ronald Reagan Tribute Dinner in Salem on Saturday. Photo by Austin Williams.
Centralia City Council Monday night to be asked to move forward on sidewalk replacement and solar power
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a $193,682 bid from Shores Builders of Centralia to make sidewalk improvements along several streets. The work includes sidewalk ramp i...
Oct 23, 2023
350 attend the Apostolics of Salem Block Party
A large crowd turned out for the return of the Apostolics of Salem Block Party on Saturday. The church grounds were filled with activities and food for those in attendance. Outreach Director Mark Coll...
Oct 23, 2023 Block party at Salem Apostolic Church on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
More than 100 quilts displayed at Happy Hearts Quilt Show in Salem
Organizers of the Happy Hearts Quilt Guild are pleased with the participation in its annual quilt show at the Salem Community Activity Center over the weekend. President Julia Clark of Centralia says ...
Oct 23, 2023 The Best of Show Quilt entered by Rose Mary Perez of Centralia. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval officials pleased with new Friday Homecoming Festival
Sandoval Village Administrator LeAnn Speicer is pleased with the turnout for the combination homecoming and fall festival held on Friday afternoon and evening. The event started with the Grade School ...
Oct 23, 2023 The Blackhawk makes his way through the Halloween-Homecoming Parade in Sandoval. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
