Author Archives: WJBD Staff
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
Amy (Troutt) Zanton says good-bye to city council, replacement will be clearer by late Tuesday afternoon
A nearly two year appointed member of the Salem City Council attended her last meeting as a councilman Monday night. Amy (Troutt) Zanton was appointed to fill the remainder of Nic Farley's term when h...
Apr 18, 2023
Wildcats Take 6-Game Win Streak To Breese --- Prep Baseball Roundup
The Salem Wildcats have won 6 straight and are 9-9 on the season as they start the 2nd round of Cahokia play today with a road game at Breese Central. Salem is coming off 2 wins on Saturday, Breese Ce...
Apr 18, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Lady Cats Head To Breese, SC Falls, OPS Wins --- Prep Softball Roundup
The Salem Lady Wildcats take their 12-2 record to Breese Central this afternoon for a softball contest. The SC Lady Cougars play today at CHBC. SC is coming off a tough 8-7 loss at TTown after trailin...
Apr 18, 2023 Greg Maxey
Salem Duo Joins Teammates At IBFCA State Fishing Qualification
Salem anglers Colten Starnes and Cooper Lobek joined Brogan Gregg and Hunter Russell qualifying for the CLASH or IBFCA State Championship to be held June 3rd and 4th on Lake Springfield. The CLASH wil...
Apr 18, 2023 Submitted Photo
Christ Our Rock Boys Track and Field at Roger Lee Inv results 4/17/23
The Christ Our Rock Silver Stallion Boys Track and Field Team competed at The Roger Lee Invitational today in Mcleansboro. The Silver Stallions had a great day capped off by Jr. Elijah Gregory's recor...
Apr 18, 2023 Submitted Photo
Franklin Park Sets 40 PR's, 9 State Standards In Home Meet Monday
In middle school track, Franklin Park hosted Carlyle, Rome & Patoka yesterday, with the Bobcats setting 40 PR"s and 9 state standards on the day. On the boys side, Trey Clark won the discus in 138...
Apr 18, 2023 daveynin / CC
Salem YMCA Beginners/Youth Soccer Results
In YMCA Beginners League soccer the Players of the Game were...Tanner Landreth and Moxley Taylor for Gozia Law Firm; Evelyn Williams and Raiden Back for Tate's Plumbing; Remus Almaroad and Jazzlynn Ha...
Apr 18, 2023
Patrick Wisdom hits 2 more homers as Cubs pound Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Patrick Wisdom hit two more homers and drove in four runs, leading Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs to a 10-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Wisdom, who...
Apr 18, 2023
Smith's grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to 6-3 win over Cards
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Apr 18, 2023
