Author Archives: WJBD Staff
City of Salem/YMCA Men's Softball Tournament Results
The City of Salem Recreation/YMCA had their men's softball tournament begin at Bryan Park. Pennington Chevrolet opened with a 10-4 win over SWAG/Pour House. Iuka State Bank knocked off Wild Stallions ...
Aug 09, 2023
Tauchman and Taillon lead the surging Cubs past the Mets 3-2 at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) - With all the talk about the eye-popping numbers Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs are putting up at the plate lately, perhaps Jameson Taillon and their unheralded bullpen are getting...
Aug 09, 2023
Díaz, Lowe, Arozarena deliver run-scoring hits in 3-run 8th innings as Rays beat Cardinals 4-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Yandy Daz, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena hit RBI singles in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Tuesday night. Josh Lowe opened ...
Aug 09, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Michael Jackson sang the chorus for the one-hit wonder "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell. 2. Machu Picchu was built in 1450, which means it's y...
Aug 09, 2023
Continental Tire hosts first apprenticeship program signing with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges
Continental Tire of the Americas celebrated its apprenticeship program with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges with its first apprentice signing event at its plant last Friday. Apprentices will attend K...
Aug 08, 2023 First year apprentice and Centralia High School grad Mitchell Miller (center) with his grandmother Malinda Mitchell (left) and mother Meredith Miller (right).
Salem City Council agrees to sell old guns at police department
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl received permission from the city council Monday night to sell 12 shotguns and 22 revolvers that have been in storage at the department longer than the 20 plus years he...
Aug 08, 2023 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
Wamac Board approves solar energy farm
The Wamac Board of Alderman Monday night approved the location of a solar energy farm at Center Street and Irvington Road on the west side of town. Mayor Butch Mathis says the facility to be built by ...
Aug 08, 2023
Corn and soybean crops improved last week
Conditions improved in this week's crop report. Temperatures were about average but it was wetter than normal this past week. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says soybeans were blooming on 93% of a...
Aug 08, 2023 Walt Stoneburner / CC
Purple Heart Recipient and World War II Veteran from Clay County honored on 100th Birthday
State Representative Blaine Wilhour has honored Warren Alden Baker of Clay County on his 100th birthday. Baker was presented a certificate by Wilhour thanking him for his service to our country and hi...
Aug 08, 2023 Pictured (l-r): Past Chairman of the Flora High School Veterans Wall, Collin Moseley, Mr. Warren “Bake” Baker, Baker’s daughter Marsha (Baker) Mink, and Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s Legislative Assistant, Lori Bear.
YMCA/Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Tournament Begins
The Salem Recreation Department/Marion County YMCA Coed Sand Volleyball League Tournament opened up on Monday night at Bryan Park. Meskil Cleaning Services opened with a 21-7, 21-15 win over Sand Eate...
Aug 08, 2023
