Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Cubs score 4 in 8th, send Athletics to 6th straight loss
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Cody Bellinger hit an RBI single to break a scoreless tie and ignite a four-run outburst in the eighth inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athleti...
Apr 19, 2023
Moreno's homer caps big 4th, D-backs outlast Cards 8-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Gabriel Moreno hit his second career homer and first for the Diamondbacks, a three-run blast that capped a six-run fourth inning against the Cardinals' Jordan Montgomery, and Arizona ...
Apr 19, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. The average American factory worker in 1890 was putting in a 100-HOUR workweek. 2. Most watches are set to 10:10 in advertisements because it give...
Apr 19, 2023
Common Retirement Investment Mistakes
COMMON RETIREMENT INVESTMENT MISTAKES Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Having enough money after you retire is a big concern today for Americans. In fact, only roughly one-in-four Ame...
Apr 19, 2023
Two face new felony charges in Marion County Court
Two people face new felony charges in Marion County Court following weekend arrests. 22-year-old Fredi Esteban-Valencia of South Sycamore in Centralia was charged with aggravated fleeing and attemptin...
Apr 18, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Salem Community High School Board plans additional summer renovation
The Salem Community High School Board will be doing some additional renovation work over the summer after receiving word they have received a $50,000 matching state maintenance grant. Superintendent D...
Apr 18, 2023 Salem Community High School Board.
Salem City Council to look at vehicle leasing and make emergency pool repairs
The Salem City Council has agreed to proceed with a lease and maintenance agreement with Enterprise Fleet Services. City Manager Rex Barbee says signing an agreement lets the city proceed on how they ...
Apr 18, 2023
Salem City Council approves nearly 21-million dollar fiscal year '24 budget
The Salem City Council has approved a nearly 21-million-dollar fiscal year '24 budget. The unanimous vote came after no comments were made at a public hearing and without any further changes by member...
Apr 18, 2023
One person injured in two vehicle crash on US 50 near Hoots Chapel Road
Salem Police say one person was injured in a two vehicle rear end crash on US 50 east of Hoots Chapel Road Monday afternoon. Reports indicate a car driven by 31-year-old Matthew Juds of Millington, Te...
Apr 18, 2023
Illinois farmers start corn and soybean planting
It was a dry week and farmers had nearly six days suitable for fieldwork says Crop Statistician mark Schleusener. "Corn planting reached 10% finished by Sunday. That is 9 points ahead of one week earl...
Apr 18, 2023 United Soybean Board / CC
