Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Jordan Walker's bases-loaded triple sparks the Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the A's
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rookie Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics in a matchup of last-place teams...
Aug 15, 2023
Illinois, fresh off bowl trip and 8-win season, has 'unfinished business' as opener draws near
By most measures, the 2022 season was a good one for the Illinois football team. The Illini finished 8-5 in coach Bret Bielema's second year after 10 straight losing seasons, placed second in the Big ...
Aug 15, 2023
Smoke on the Water boat races draws big crowd and one serious incident
The organizer of this weekend's Smoke on the Water boat races on Raccoon Lake is extremely pleased with the turnout of participants and spectators. Al Owen says the number of boats and trailers was or...
Aug 14, 2023 The race is on! Some of the boats in the finals at the 2023 Smoke on the Water on Raccoon Lake. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia man arrested for alleged criminal sexual assault
Centralia Police have arrested 37-year-old Bryce Jones of Centralia for alleged criminal sexual assault. He's accused of following a woman into the bathroom of a home Saturday morning where he was vis...
Aug 14, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, August 14th, 2023
A 52-year-old Wamac man has been arrested for unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Centralia Police say Jackie Scanlon of Wabash Avenue was arrested during a Sunday...
Aug 14, 2023
Organizer of first Sidewalk Chalk Art contest 'Blown Away' by talent
The organizer of Salem's first Sidewalk Chalk Art contest says she was 'blown away' with the talent and is promising an even bigger event next year. Michelle Barbee says 14 adults and six youth teams ...
Aug 14, 2023 Adult Salem Chalk Contest Winner Josey Charlton of Salem with her entry 'Jesus'. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
150 turn out for end of season pool party to support Salem Animal Control
About 150 turned out at the Salem Family Aquatic Center on Sunday to support the Salem Animal Control Department. Stephanie Rakers who heads the animal control department says the money raised will be...
Aug 14, 2023 Salem Animal Control fund raiser at Salem Aquatic Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sunday was Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at Illinois State Fair
Sunday was Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at the Illinois State Fair. The Veteran's Day program included music from the Illinois Army National Guard's 144th Army Band. Lieutenant Governor Juliana...
Aug 14, 2023 Those who lost their lives on active duty are remembered at the Gold Star Family program at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday.
Centralia City Council to start process to obtain low interest loan for new water treatment plant
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to start the process of obtaining a low interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to pay for a new six-million gallon a day ...
Aug 14, 2023
Franklin Park Baseball At Carmi Off For Monday
The Franklin Park Bobcats were scheduled to play a road game at Carmi today, but that game has been canceled. Salem also had their home double header on Saturday canceled with Newton. They will return...
Aug 14, 2023
