Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Ohtani homers, Trout comes up big in Angels' 7-4 win over Cubs
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mike Trout and Matt Thaiss delivered two-run singles during the Angels' five-run fifth inning, and Shohei Ohtani hit his 16th homer in Los Angeles' 7-4 victory over the Chicago ...
Jun 07, 2023
Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Marcus Semien extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games with a go-ahead double and Dane Dunning won again since taking injured ace Jacob deGrom's spot in the starting...
Jun 07, 2023
Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut as 1st Japanese driver to race with Toyota in Cup Series
LE MANS, France (AP) - One of the top sports car racers in the world will make his NASCAR debut when Kamui Kobayashi drives for Toyota on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course in August. Kobayas...
Jun 07, 2023
The Elusive Buy/Sell Strategy of Perfect Timing
Trying to buy or sell assets based on absolute market highs or lows may produce lower returns. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Buying low or selling high is a prudent strategy for mo...
Jun 07, 2023
Centralia woman charged with domestic battery following stabbing incident with broken bottle
Bond was set at $5,000 in Marion County Court on Monday for a 37-year-old Centralia woman charged with misdemeanor domestic battery following a late Sunday afternoon altercation and stabbing incident....
Jun 06, 2023
Salem Police to begin using body cams June 15th
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl says members of the department will begin utilizing body cams on June 15th. He announced at Monday night's city council meeting that training on usage of the cameras is...
Jun 06, 2023
Salem faces critical water system valve failure
Salem Public Works Director Annette Sola says a critical underground valve at the water treatment plant has failed and repairs are needed within a few weeks to keep the plant operating. Sola outlined ...
Jun 06, 2023
CN Executive Train visits Centralia to promote safety week
The Canadian National Executive Train made a stop at the Train Master's Office in Centralia Monday evening as part of the railroad's first-ever Safety Week across their entire network. The Assistant V...
Jun 06, 2023 CN Executive Train makes a stop in Centralia to promote a Zero Is Possible safety campaign. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Governor touts help to the homeless in new state budget
The new state budget includes an initiative to address homelessness in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker proposed "Home Illinois" earlier this year, and now a record $360-million in the budget will go to...
Jun 06, 2023 Governor announces increase in funding to battle homelessnes while in Peoria.
What Happens To Your Retirement Plan When You Switch Jobs
When switching jobs, there are a number of considerations for what to do with the money in your previous retirement plan. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Congratulations on your new job! As...
Jun 06, 2023
