Author Archives: WJBD Staff

KC Tennis Signs Eastin, Ashford For Upcoming Season
Kaskaskia College Tennis coach Joe Basch announced the signing of a pair of athletes for the upcoming season. Ty Eastin is a 2-time state qualifier from Mattoon and Titus Ashford who was all-conferenc...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball Scores
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball at Bryan Park, SWAG/Pour House beat El Rancherito 20-6, Eliminators over SWAG 29-15 and Eliminators beat Pennington Chevrolet 21-11.
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in an apparent drowning
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 35. Mallett died in an apparent dr...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

Brandon Marsh homers twice as Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) - Brandon Marsh homered twice and drove in three runs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second straight win. Phillies left-hander Ran...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

Jordan Montgomery pitches St. Louis Cardinals to 4-2 victory over Houston Astros
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jordan Montgomery pitched six-hit ball into the seventh inning in his second straight win, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Tuesday night. "That's a super ag...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

NASCAR great Jimmie Johnson's in-laws found shot to death in Oklahoma
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) - Police in Muskogee, Oklahoma, confirmed Tuesday they are investigating the shooting deaths of three relatives of seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. The bodies of Jack Ja...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023 Freewheeling Daredevil / CC
Top of Mind
Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Top of Mind Practicing Mindfulness with Money Can Help Boost Your Financial Wellness Many people practice mindfulness through yoga, tai chi or other forms of...
WJBD Staff Jun 28, 2023

Salem Community High School sees another positive budget year
The Salem Community High School Board held a public hearing Monday night on its amended budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30th. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering is pleased with how the year ha...
WJBD Staff Jun 27, 2023

Salem Township Hospital building project moving forward
Salem Township Hospital President Alex Nazarian is still hopeful that the renovation of the former A wing into a doctor's office facility and the raising of the front parking lot can be completed at t...
WJBD Staff Jun 27, 2023 Salem Township Hospital President Alex Nazarian

Auditor: City of Centralia overall had pretty good year
The Centralia City Council Monday night was told overall they had a pretty good year . Keven Tempen of C.J. Schlosser and Company LLC presented the annual audit report for the fiscal year ending Decem...
WJBD Staff Jun 27, 2023 Auditor Kevin Tepper delivers his report to the Centralia City Council. Photo by Pat Hodges.
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