Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Franklin Park Loses 4-0 Lead Late To Fall In Regional Finals
The Franklin Park Bobcats were 3 outs away from another regional baseball championship leading 4-0 in the top of the 7th over Benton. But the Rangers scored 7 times in the final inning to knock off th...
Sep 26, 2023
Salem Recreatoin/YMCA Beginner's & Youth Soccer Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Youth Soccer, Johnson's Self Storage nipped Gozia Law Firm 1-0. Remington Carroll and Max Bookhout were the Players of the Game for the winners. In the loss it was Keagan Will...
Sep 26, 2023
YMCA Women's Volleyball Results
In YMCA Women's A League Volleyball. Spike Tysons beat Bierman's General Store (25-15, 25-20). Meskil Cleaning Service over Beriman's (25-17, 24-26, 15-11). AOS Church beat Salem Tire (25-19, 25-22).
Sep 26, 2023
Little Cats Basketball/Cheer Sign Up Tonight At Franklin Park
Little Cats Basketball and Cheer registration will be held tonight from 5:30-7:30 at Franklin Park Middle School. It is for 3rd and 4th graders with an instructional program from 2nd graders.
Sep 26, 2023
At 0-3 after a week of bad news, the Bears are in crisis mode
Consider it a crisis for the Chicago Bears. A 41-10 beatdown by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs was the final blow during a brutal week for a franchise reeling with 13 consecutive losses. "...
Sep 26, 2023
Centralia City Manager outlines major sidewalk improvement program; seeking grant to start work
Centralia City Manager Kory Smith has announced a multi-year program to construct new sidewalks that will connect to schools in the community. The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to ...
Sep 25, 2023 Lyn Lomasi / CC
Centralia City Council to be asked to participate in Intermediary Relending Program
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to participate in the USDA's Intermediary Relending Program. City Manager Kory Smith says the city will seek $1-million that would be paid back at...
Sep 25, 2023 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith.
Texas teen wins 2023 PKC Youth World Championship headquartered at Marion County Fairgrounds
The winner of the 2023 PKC Youth World Championship Coon Hunt is Carson Klam of Schulenburg, Texas. He beat out nearly 100 others who came to Salem from around the country to participate in the event....
Sep 25, 2023 PKC Youth Sweepstakes hunters and PKC officials get together for a group photo at the Marion County Fairgrounds.
Walk to End Alzheimer's brings more than 100 to downtown Centralia
After receiving an optimistic update about the fight against Alzheimer's Disease, more than 100 completed a mile walk through downtown Centralia as part of this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's. Educato...
Sep 25, 2023 Those in the Walk to End Alzhiemer's hold up their colored coded flowers to show thier impact form the disease. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Groundbreaking set for Friday on $250,000 addition to Centralia Community Youth Center
Groundbreaking is set for Friday for the $250,000 addition to the Centralia Community Youth Center on East Rexford Street. Executive Director Herb Williams says the 48 by 80-foot addition will include...
Sep 25, 2023 Centralia Community Youth Center Executive Director Herb Williams
