Author Archives: WJBD Staff
YMCA Sand Volleyball Season Ends With Tournament Champion Meskil Cleaning Services
The Salem Recreation Department/YMCA finished up their sand volleyball league with the tournament held this week. Meskil Cleaning Services picked up the sweep winning the regular season and tournament...
Aug 23, 2023
Chicago White Sox fire executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox fired executive vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn on Tuesday, cutting ties with their baseball leadership amid another disappointing season...
Aug 23, 2023 Erwin Bernal / CC
Andrew McCutchen homers as the Pirates beat the Cardinals and struggling Adam Wainwright
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Andrew McCutchen's two-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning against struggling Adam Wainwright, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Wain...
Aug 23, 2023
Andy Ibañez homers twice in the Tigers' 8-6 victory over the Cubs
DETROIT (AP) - Andy Ibaez had his first two-homer game to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Tuesday night. "It was very impressive - that's the first time in my major league career ...
Aug 23, 2023
Salem Community High School Board discusses budget and kitchen project; learns enrollment up 40 students
The Salem Community High School Board has approved a tentative budget with a $700,000 projected deficit but has an $8.1-million fund balance entering the year to cover it. Superintendent Dr. Brad Dete...
Aug 22, 2023 All new tables and chairs fill the Salem Community High School cafeteria. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
City of Salem sees increase in cash position and no irregularities in annual audit
The Salem City Council received its annual audit report at Monday night's meeting. Curtis Stoll of Fick, Eggemeyer, and Williamson CPA, PC had all good news. "Overall across all funds citywide their w...
Aug 22, 2023 Auditor Curtis Stoll presents the audit report to the Salem City Council. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Brother-sister finish 1-2 in Balloon Fest Cardboard Boat Race (updated with corrections)
A brother who lost to his sister last year ended up taking 1st place in the Balloon Fest Cardboard Boat Race this year. Jaxon Cushman stayed afloat in Catfish Pond longer than anyone else in the Sunda...
Aug 22, 2023 Jackson Cushman takes the lead over his sister Julie in the Sunday cardboard boat races. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Tickets On Sale Today and Tomorrow Morning At SCHS
We are just 4 short days away from kicking off the 2023 football season with the Shrine Game as Salem will host Centralia for the 7pm kickoff on Jim Finks Field. Tickets will be on sale in the main lo...
Aug 22, 2023 (Photo by: Stephen Peeck Photography)
Lady Cats Fall In Volleyball Opener, SC Opens Up Season Tonight
The Salem Lady Wildcats opened their volleyball season up with a home loss to Effingham 18-25, 25-23, 19-25. The JV won their opener 25-21, 25-12 and the night began with the Salem freshmen losing 12-...
Aug 22, 2023
Pack Mindset Helps Salem Girls Dominate Golf Dual....JV Boys Fall To Waltonville
The Salem boys and girls hosted Waltonville to the Salem Country Club. The Lady Cats came away with a 169-240 victory. Jaryn Haarman, Mak Mann and Mya Russell each shot 42 and Alyssa Paul added a 43. ...
Aug 22, 2023 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
