Author Archives: WJBD Staff
YMCA Coed Softball Opens Up At Bryan Park Field
In Salem Rec/YMCA coed softball it was Eliminators over Prestige Worldwide 17-3, Prestige then beat The Cottages/Alpha Omega 17-7, ABC over Pour House 26-9, G&G Roll Off Services beat 51/50 Misfit...
Aug 30, 2023
Justin Steele stars as the Cubs stop the Brewers' 9-game winning streak with 1-0 victory
CHICAGO (AP) - Justin Steele said it felt like he got kneed in his left leg. Once he got some blood flowing into the area, he knew he was fine. Once Steele got back on the mound, that's when the Chica...
Aug 30, 2023
Contreras homers twice to help Cardinals knock off Padres 6-5 in 10 innings
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Willson Contreras put on a show for his parents. The St. Louis catcher homered twice, pinch-hitter Tommy Edman singled in the deciding run in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardina...
Aug 30, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. eBay originally launched in 1995 as a site called AuctionWeb. 2. Marvin Gaye trained to play pro football in 1970 and tried to get a tryout with t...
Aug 30, 2023
Several Centralia residents raise questions about city's upcoming OSLAD grant application
Several Centralia residents came before the city council Monday night raising questions about why playground improvements in Fairview Park was selected for submittal of a $600,000 OSLAD state grant fo...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo by Pat Hodges.
Kaskaskia College Board approves work force adjustment for 85 positions
The Kaskaskia College Board has approved a tentative budget and a workforce pay adjustment for 85 positions. The board Monday night placed its tentative budget on file prior to a public hearing at its...
Aug 29, 2023 KC Vice Presidents sign three year employment contracts. Front Row (l-r) Provost-Vice President Julie Obermark, Vice President of Administrative Services Judy Hemker, Vice President of Student Services Amy Zanton and CIO-Vice President of Institutional Support & Technology George Kriss. Back row (l-r) KC Board of Trustees Chairman John W. Hawley and KC President George Evans.
Two new Centralia Police Officers sworn in
Two new Centralia Police Officers have been sworn in to serve the city. Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke introduced Tyler Crawford and William Henegar before they took the oath of office from ...
Aug 29, 2023 New patrolman William Henegar is sworn in by City Clerk Kim Enke while his parents Kelly Henegar and Thomas Henegar look on. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council approves lease agreement with Community Youth Center; clearing way for expansion
The Centralia City Council has approved a $1 a year lease with the Centralia Community Youth Center Association for continued use of its building on East Rexford Street. Executive Director Herb Willia...
Aug 29, 2023 Centralia Community Youth Center Executive Director Herb Williams
CORLHS Stallions Rout Mulberry Grove
Christ Our Rock blew out Mulberry Grove yesterday 17-7 on the road. DaMari Dabney tripled home a run, Lendon Isaiah had 4 hits and 3 RBI. Jayden Bazile and Noah Kenley drove in 2 runs each as the Stal...
Aug 29, 2023 Darren Whitley
Lady Cats Volleyball Get First Win Of The Year, SC Holds Off Woodlawn
The Salem Lady Cats got their first win of the season beating visiting Okawville on Dress Like Your Dad night 25-10, 25-20 to improve to 1-2 on the season. The night opened with the freshman losing in...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
