Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Altuve hits 3-run homer in 5-run 8th to help the Astros beat the Cardinals 10-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in Houston's five-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night. Jose Abreu added a two-run homer ...
Jun 29, 2023
Nikola Vucevic agrees to a 3-year, $60 million extension with the Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls and center Nikola Vucevic agreed Wednesday to a $60 million, three-year extension, keeping the two-time All-Star off the free agent market. The move was hardly a surpr...
Jun 29, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. "Someone Like You" by Adele came out in 2011, and it became the first strictly voice-and-piano ballad to EVER top the Billboard Hot 100. 2. The mo...
Jun 28, 2023
Air quality alert in effect for area until 10 Wednesday night
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is forecasting unhealthy conditions across the state including South Central Illinois for sensitive groups for fine particulates until 10 Wednesday evening...
Jun 28, 2023
Marion County Board to study new county-wide tornado warning siren system
The Marion County Board will be hearing from three suppliers that could provide a new county-wide outdoor tornado warning system over the next six weeks. The Chair of the Special 911/ESDA committee th...
Jun 28, 2023
Centralia City Clerk and Assistant City Manager marks 10 years as city employee
Centralia City Clerk and Assistant City Manager Kim Enke was honored on her 10th year as a city employee at Monday night's city council meeting. "I'd like to thank the council for allowing me to serve...
Jun 28, 2023 Kim Enke at Monday night's city council meeting. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Wildcats Open Up Summer Baseball Post Season Today
The Salem Wildcats varsity baseball team will open up the post season Final Four today at home in the 2nd game of the night. The opening game at SCHS Field will feature the North Division winners taki...
Jun 28, 2023
Salem JV Splits With Breese Red On Tuesday Night
The Salem JV Wildcats split their home double header with Breese Red. Salem won the opener 10-0 in five innings. Eli Lograsso had a hit, 2 RBI and scored 3 runs with Keytin Grawe, Avery Gullion and Aa...
Jun 28, 2023
Security Alarm Tries To Clinch City Series Tonight, Rotary Will Have Something To Say About That
The Salem Little League Majors City Series continues tonight at the Little League Complex. Security Alarm can clinch the best-of-three series with a win after taking game 1 on Monday night 9-2. Rotary...
Jun 28, 2023
Salem JV & Varsity Put In Hoops Work At SC On Tuesday, Frosh Head To Centralia Today
The Salem JV and Varsity basketball teams played games at South Central High School yesterday. The varsity dropped games to Carlyle and South Central while the JV won their only game defeating South C...
Jun 28, 2023
