Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Caratini 8th-inning homer lifts Brewers over Cubs 6-5, overcoming Bellinger's 4 hits, 3 RBIs
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Victor Caratini hit a tiebreaking home run off Michael Fulmer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered from a blown three-run lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 Thursd...
Jul 07, 2023
Security Alarm Wins 2023 City Series
Security Alarm secured the 2023 Little League Majors City Series championship beating Rotary in the decisive Game 3 on Monday night 9-1. Jax Schaubert was the winning pitcher going the distance for Se...
Jul 06, 2023
Salem 12u Districts Open Tonight In Robinson
The Salem 12u All Stars will open up their double-elimination bracket play at their District Tournament tonight in Robinson. Salem will play at 6pm against Mt Carmel. The 2nd game at 8pm features Lawr...
Jul 06, 2023
Mike Tauchman keys 3-run 9th in the Cubs' 4-3 victory over the Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Mike Tauchman doubled in two runs and scored in a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Devin Williams and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Wednesday...
Jul 06, 2023
Gurriel scores from first on error in ninth to give Marlins a 10-9 victory over Cardinals
MIAMI (AP) - Yuli Gurriel knew he could make it home from first base as soon as he saw pitcher Jordan Hicks' throw sail past first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and roll outside the right field foul line. ...
Jul 06, 2023
Cardinals place Adam Wainwright, Andrew Knizner on injured list
MIAMI (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Adam Wainwright and catcher Andrew Knizner on the injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Wainwright was placed on th...
Jul 06, 2023 Thomson20192
All State Finishes Undefeated And Wins Coach Pitch Softball Title
All State finished undefeated and won the girls coach pitch tournament championship at the Little League Complex. In the semifinals, they beat Medicine Shoppe 20-9. Julianna Rushing led the way with 3...
Jul 06, 2023
Centralia celebrates 4th of July with parade honoring veterans
The 12th Annual Centralia 4th of July Veterans parade saw more participation again this year which pleased organizers. Wamac Mayor Butch Mathus served as parade chair. "It's getting bigger and more es...
Jul 05, 2023 The top patriotic entry from the Prairie State Daughters of American Revolution 'Washington crossing the Deleware'. Photo by Pat Hodges.
BCMW Receives Farmers Market Coupons For Seniors
BCMW Project B.R.E.A.D., in conjunction with Midland Area Agency on Aging and the Illinois Department on Aging, will be taking applications for coupons redeemable at the Farmer's Markets in Centralia,...
Jul 05, 2023 Rachel Tayse / CC
Wamac Police Chief presented with Law Enforcement Medal of Honor
Wamac Police Chief Steve Prather was presented with the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor at Monday night's Wamac City Council meeting. He was one of 136 law enforcement officers selected from around the...
Jul 05, 2023 Wamac Mayor Butch Mathus presents Police Chief Steve Prather with state awards. Photo by Pat Hodges.
