Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Vrana scores twice for Blues in 6-5 overtime win
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jakub Vrana scored two goals, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 6-5 overtime victory Tuesday over the Vancouver Canucks. Vrana scored 28 seconds into overtime for St. Louis. He finishe...
Mar 29, 2023
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Mar 29, 2023
More education about Native Americans required until bill passing house
Public school students would learn more about Native American experience and history under a bill advancing in the Illinois legislature. Rockford Representative Maurice West says kids need a deeper lo...
Mar 28, 2023 The Library of Congress
Centralia Second Baptist Church finds temporary home at Centralia Youth Center
The Pastor at the fire damaged Second Baptist Church in Centralia says services and activities have temporarily moved to the Centralia Youth Center. Pastor Isaac Parker says Center Director Herb Willi...
Mar 28, 2023 Smoke billows from sanctuary of 2nd Baptist Church during a fire that heavily damaged the church.
Centralia City Council moves forward with purchase of new police radios
The Centralia City Council Monday night agreed to replace 30 portable radios at the police department. Police Chief Chris Locke says the old radios are no longer dependable. "Some of them are 20 years...
Mar 28, 2023
Centralia Day at Busch Stadium set for June 13th featuring Gary Gaetti and Kirk Rueter
Two area former big leaguers will be involved in throwing out the first pitch during Centralia Day at Busch Stadium that has been set for Tuesday June 13th. Plans were detailed at Monday night's Centr...
Mar 28, 2023 OakleyOriginals / CC
Detering Solid In First Varsity Start, Salem Falls 2-1 On Walk-Off Single At St Anthony
Salem dropped to 1-4 on the season losing at Effingham St Anthony 2-1 in walk-off fashion. The Bulldogs scored an unearned run in the fifth inning to break a scoreless tie. Salem would tie the game on...
Mar 28, 2023
SC Comes Back To Beat Altamont On The Road
The SC Cougars play at home today against Mulberry Grove. SC is 3-0 after yesterday's come back win at Altamont 10-8. The Cougars led 3-0 in the 2nd inning only to see Altamont tie it with 3 runs in t...
Mar 28, 2023
Salem Lady Bobcats Soccer Falls At Harrisburg Over The Weekend
Salem Lady Bobcats fell to the Harrisburg Bulldogs 3-0 over the weekend, with all 3 Bulldog goals coming from penalty kicks. The Lady Bobcats had a strong defensive game from Kinsley Gansauer and Lill...
Mar 28, 2023
Kell Continues To Roll At SEMO
Salem grad and SEMO sophomore pitcher Delaney Kell won her team-high 7th game over the weekend helping the Lady Red Hawks to their 21st straight home win beating Southern Indiana 5-1. Kell gave up jus...
Mar 28, 2023
