Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Columbia Eagles Set To Fly Into State Semifinals Today
The IHSA baseball season continues today with the 1a/2a state semifinals at Dozer Park in Peoria. The day begins at 10a.m. with Waterloo Gibault taking on Goreville followed at noon by Newman Central ...
Jun 02, 2023
1a/2a State Softball Semifinals Today At Louisville Slugger Stadium, St Anthony First Pitch 5:30
The small school softball state final fours are taking place starting today at Louisville Slugger park in Peoria. The Goreville Lady Blackcats open the day at 10 against Peru St Bede. That will be fol...
Jun 02, 2023
O'Fallon In 3a Soccer State Semifinals Tonight
The O'Fallon Lady Panthers will play in the 3a girls soccer state semifinal tonight at North Central College in Naperville. They will play the 2nd semifinal at 7pm against Lincoln-Way East. Libertyvil...
Jun 02, 2023
Softball Takes Center Stage Thursday At Little League Complex
Radiac bested Somer Real Estate in softball Majors at the Little League Complex 12-9. Emily Parrot was the winning pitcher going 4 innings scattering 9 hits and striking out 12. In the loss, Shelby Jo...
Jun 02, 2023
Today Is Final Day To Sign Up For YMCA Coed Disc Golf League
Today is the final day to sign up for the YMCA Coed Disc Golf League for people ages 15 and older. The League fee will be $30 and will be every Monday at 5:30 beginning at the Bryan Park Stage. The fo...
Jun 02, 2023 Neff Conner / CC
Two refuse hospital treatment following crash at West Main and Baldridge in Salem
Salem Police say both drivers involved in a crash on West Main and Baldridge Drive Wednesday night refused hospital treatment. Police report the crash occurred when 22-year-old Cody Johnson of East Li...
Jun 01, 2023
Five area law enforcement officers honored at Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield
The bravery of law enforcement officers from around the state including five from south central Illinois were honored at a Medal of Honor ceremony in Springfield Wednesday. A total of 136 officers fro...
Jun 01, 2023 Retired Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy David May receiving his Medal of Honor from State Police Director Brendan Kelly for ending a violent attempt escape of an inmate in the courthouse sally port. (State of Illinois video capture)
Salem Township Hospital Board gets building renovation update; learns new surgeon could be on the way
Two major renovation projects are underway at Salem Township Hospital. Hospital President Alex Nazarian provided an update following Wednesday's hospital board meeting. "This will take about 4 months ...
Jun 01, 2023 The parking lot below the front entrance to Salem Township Hospital is being raised to eliminate the steps. Photo taken in June by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Jr Legion Hosts Mount Vernon Tonight, Senior Legion Heads To Fairfield
The Salem Easley Post 128 Junior Legion will host Mount Vernon for a pair of games today at Salem High School Field starting at 5pm. Salem enters at 2-2 on the year. Meanwhile the Senior Legion will o...
Jun 01, 2023
Mount Vernon Wins Sectional Opener, Edwardsville Into 4a Sweet 16
Pierce Borah has his Rams 1 win away from the Elite 8 in his first year as head coach after Mount Vernon won their 3a Sectional semifinal yesterday at Centralia beating Herrin 4-2. They will advance t...
Jun 01, 2023
