Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Rolen could become just 18th third baseman in Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) - Scott Rolen could become just the 18th third baseman elected to baseball's Hall of Fame, the fewest of any position. "It stems from an original prejudice that third base is not importa...
Jan 24, 2023 Laura / CC
Trey Mancini planning to move around with Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - When Chicago Cubs manager David Ross spoke with Trey Mancini about joining the team, the skipper mentioned playing first base, designated hitter and the corner outfield spots. For Manci...
Jan 24, 2023
Kaskaskia College gets visits from Congressman Mike Bost and Capital Development Board
Kaskaskia College President George Evans got to show off the college and some of its recently completed renovation work last week during separate visits by Congressman Mike Bost and representatives of...
Jan 23, 2023 Kaskaskia College President George Evans (left) shows off some of the newly renovated areas of the college to Congressman Mike Bost who was making his first visit to the college. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Retired Kell Fire Chief honored for 45 years in fire service, 35 as chief
Retired Kell Fire Chief Lonnie McDaneld was honored on his 45 years in the fire service and 35 years as fire chief during a weekend open house at the fire station. McDaneld received plaques of partici...
Jan 23, 2023 Those presenting awards to Retired Kell Fire Chief Lonnie McDaneld during his retirement party on Saturday at the Kell Fire Station. Left to right, Brian Jennings of MABAS, Les Albert of the Illinois Fire Marshals office, McDaneld with ax presented to him by Kell District Fire Fighters, Ross Boshera of the South Central Fire District Association, Greg Earle of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and Rick George of the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Miss Clay County Fair crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen
Miss Clay County Fair Paige Van Dyke of Louisville is the 63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. She was crowned Sunday night at the end of the weekend pageant. Van Dyke will be the official hostess of...
Jan 23, 2023 Left to right: Third runner up was Miss Kyla Epplin of Perry County First runner up was Miss Caroline Smith of Edgar County, 2023 Miss Illinois County Fair queen, Paige Van Dyke, Second runner up was Miss Avery Osman of Union County, Fourth runner up was Miss Charlie Weishaar of Schuyler County.
Wildcats Knock Off Madison In 7th Place Game, East St Louis Makes It 4 Straight Titles
The Salem Wildcats won the 7th place game at the 71st Salem Invitational Tournament as they outscored Madison in their finale 53-44. Connor Tennyson, who was selected to the 2nd Team All Tournament, f...
Jan 23, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Christ Our Rock Makes It 20 Straight Winning First MTC Tournament....LIC Conference Tournament Opens Over Weekend
The Christ Our Rock Stallions improved to 20-0 as they won the program's first ever Midland Trail Conference Tournament title beating Cisne 68-33. The 5th ranked Stallions were led by tournament MVP P...
Jan 23, 2023
Area Mid-Winter Tournaments Finish Up Around The Area Over The Weekend
NIT: The Nashville Hornets delivered in front of their home crowd winning their own invitational knocking off 4th ranked Breese Central 44-38. Mascoutah beat Breese Mater Dei 64-47 for 3rd place, Mari...
Jan 23, 2023
Salem & Centralia Win Finale's At Vandalia, Will Square Off Tonight In Salem Pink Out Game
The Salem Lady Cats will host the Centralia Annies tonight for the annual Pink Out Game to help an area family dealing with the fight against Cancer. Both teams are coming off wins in their final game...
Jan 23, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Alton Wins Highland Tournament To Stay Undefeated
The Alton Lady Redbirds stayed undefeated on the season with their 54-38 win over Okawville in the championship of the Highland Girls Tournament. O'Fallon went on a 29-0 run in the second half to beat...
Jan 23, 2023
