Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Fire and United Medical win Battle of the Badges challenge
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Salem soared over its goal with the Salem Fire Protection District and United Medical Response winning the challenge. A total of 70 people turned out to give bl...
Aug 18, 2022 Red Cross Tech III Mickie Farris works on the blood collection from the Battle of Badges Blood Drive at the Salem Community Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
South Central School hears good budget news, reviews threat assessment plan
South Central School Superintendent Kerry Herdes told the school board Wednesday night their budget is in great shape with all funds being strong. He noted it's been a long time since their finances h...
Aug 18, 2022
Re:purpose Development LLC receives $1-million matching grant for Downtown Centralia Winery Block Project
Woman-owned Re:purpose Development LLC has received a $1-million matching grant from the state for their Downtown Centralia Winery Block Project. Principal Mindy Cooney says the development group has ...
Aug 18, 2022 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Boehne Shoots 3-Under To Medal For CORLHS, But Salem Pulls Off Team Win
Salem hosted Christ Our Rock on the back nine of the Salem Country Club and the Wildcats came away with a 160-194 win. The Stallions Parker Boehne was the medalist as the junior shot a 3-under 33. Sal...
Aug 18, 2022
CORLHS Knocks Off SC....North Clay Routs Odin/Patoka/Sandoval
Christ Our Rock moved to 2-0 on the baseball season with a come from behind road win at South Central. The game was tied at 1 until the bottom of the sixth when the Cougars Anthony Buonaura hit a 2-ru...
Aug 18, 2022 Kristina Weidner Photography
Bobcats Fall At Marion, Will Host Selmaville Today at 4:15
The Bobcats will play for the 4th time this week this afternoon against Selmaville. Salem dropped to 4-2 on the season with a 6-1 road loss at Marion yesterday. Salem had 6 hits on the day with Avery ...
Aug 18, 2022
Franklin Park Earns JV Win, Heads To Central City Today....Jr High Softball Roundup
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats varsity will try to make it 4 straight wins this afternoon when they play at Central City. The Lady Bobcats JV earned a 17-15 home win over Iuka scoring 6 runs in the 4t...
Aug 18, 2022
Reid Well Signs With KC
The KC Blue Devils baseball team signed Vandalia senior Reid Well. KC has become a pretty solid destination for Vandals baseball players with brothers Richie Well and Kelly Jones, he will also join hi...
Aug 18, 2022 Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute (photo Kaskaskia College).
Sports Showcase Returns This Weekend
The Saturday Sports Showcase returns to WJBD/WSIQ this weekend starting at 9:05 as we preview next week's football opener with coach Kevin Greene as well as getting a firsthand account of this year's ...
Aug 18, 2022
Montgomery wins 3rd straight as Cardinals top Rockies 5-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jordan Montgomery picked up his third win in as many starts with St. Louis, and Nolan Gorman drove in three runs to lead the Cardinals to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednes...
Aug 18, 2022
