Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Riley Martin Called Up To AAA Iowa Cubs
Salem grad Riley Martin has been promoted to the Chicago Cubs AAA affiliate the Iowa Cubs. Riley is in his 2nd pro year after being drafted by the Cubs in the 2021 draft as a 6th round pick. In AA Ten...
Jun 14, 2023
Gaetti/Rueter Highlight Centralia Night At Busch Stadium
It was a special night at Busch Stadium as it was Centralia Night at the Ballpark. Around 600 Centralia and Cardinals fans along with one Giants fan were in attendance as Former Cardinals Gary Gaetti ...
Jun 14, 2023
Happ's homer, 4 RBIs lead Cubs over Pirates 11-3 after rain delay
CHICAGO (AP) - Ian Happ hit a three-run, first-inning drive for his first home run since May 5, Christopher Morel added a three-run homer in the eighth and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirat...
Jun 14, 2023
Giants' Winn earns first save in first trip to a major league ballpark in victory over Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Keaton Winn's first trip to a major league ballpark also became the site of his first big league save. Winn worked four solid innings of relief Tuesday night to help the San Francisco...
Jun 14, 2023
Retire with a Spending Plan
Retire with a Spending Plan Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Do you have a spending plan in place for when you retire? Many retirees worry about outliving their money. It's important ...
Jun 14, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Humans are the only animals that cry when they're emotional. Others may shed tears . . . to lubricate their eyes . . . but it isn't out of sadness...
Jun 14, 2023
Centralia City Council unanimously moves forward on $2-million downtown redevelopment project
The Centralia City Council has given the green light to the use of downtown tax increment district funds to help support a $2-million renovation of the Winery Block Project in the 100 block of East Br...
Jun 13, 2023 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia City Council moves forward with demolition of former apartment house
The Centralia City Council has agreed to go to court to seek demolition of a boarded up apartment building at 334 North Elm where ten people were found living last month. Community Development Directo...
Jun 13, 2023 Two story apartment house Centraia is now seeking permission to demolish. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Central City Village Board expands renovation project at village hall
The Central City Village Board has more than doubled the size of its upcoming renovation project at village hall. The board at a special meeting Monday night approved an additional $14,600 in work bri...
Jun 13, 2023 Central City Village Board
Three charged with possession of methamphetamine in Marion County Court
Three people were charged with felony possession of methamphetamine following weekend arrests. 41-year-old Christina Rigney of Sanders Street in Wamac had bond set at $10,000 and was later released fr...
Jun 13, 2023 tsbxbby / CC
