Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Kaskaskia College has announced the hiring of Michael Christensen as Executive Director of Development. Vice President of Administrative Services Judy Hemker says the college is excited to welcome Mik...

Summer swim season is almost here! We are so excited to get back in the pool this year and cannot wait to see all of our new and returning swimmers. Registration is currently open. Remember, the cost ...

The Salem Wildcats erase their 19-16 regulars season record and go back to 0-0 as they travel to the Greenville 2a Regional this afternoon for a 4:30 first pitch against the host Comets. Noah Nix will...

Last night the 1a regionals opened up. Christ Our Rock eliminated Odin/Patoka/Sandoval at home 17-0 in 3.5 innings. The Stallions were led by Colton Oelze who had 3 hits, 3 runs and 3 RBI. Jayden Bazi...

The OPS Lady Eagles advanced to the Marissa 1a regional finals with their 10-7 win over the hosts. Hailey Lane had 3 hits including a 3-run home run. Trista Moore also had 3 hits. Macey Spicer was the...

The Salem Wildcats will host the boys 2a track and field sectional at Jim Finks Field this afternoon. The field events will begin at 2pm and the running events at 4pm. Salem will be joined by Centrali...

The State Girls Track Meet will be held this weekend on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. In Class 1a competing is South Central's Brooke Cowger who is competing for Patoka Co-o...

The Franklin Park Track Team handed out awards last night after another stellar season. For the boys, Co-Field MVP's went to Trey Clark, Madden Thompson, Marquis Etress, Silas Lux. Avery Gullion was t...

For the first time in school history the Kaskaskia College Blue Angels Softball team has won the NJCAA Region XXIV championship. This program first now sends KC to the 2023 NJCAA Softball World Series...

Congratulations to Makensie Pearson of Centralia for signing with Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin to throw shot put and discus next year.