Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Cardinals' Goldschmidt has 2 HR, 5 RBIs in 8-3 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers and had five RBIs, Corey Dickerson set a franchise record for consecutive hits and the St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an 8-3 win over th...
Aug 26, 2022
When There's a Will (August is Make a Will Month)
When There's a Will (August is Make a Will Month) Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources "Where there's a will, there's a way." Sage advice that applies not only to our lives but to your es...
Aug 26, 2022
Entry forms now available for 51st Annual Little Egypt Festival Parade
Entry forms are now available for the 51st Annual Little Egypt Festival Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, October 1st, at two pm. The theme this year is 'Our History is Our Heritage. Lifeti...
Aug 25, 2022
Mt Vernon home significantly damaged by fire
A Mt. Vernon home received significant damage in a fire that started in a garage and then spread to the home that was separated by a breezeway. Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Kevin Sargent says Karissa Morris ...
Aug 25, 2022
Marion County Treasurer makes first distribution of property tax receipts
The Marion County Treasurer has made the first distribution of property tax money collected this year. A total of $23,653,846 has been sent out to the taxing districts in the county. More than half th...
Aug 25, 2022
Police Beat for Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 32-year-old Centralia woman for alleged possession of a controlled substance and on an outstanding Fayette County warrant. Lindsey Elliot of South Cherry was taken to ...
Aug 25, 2022
Leak in spillway at Forbes Lake under investigation
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirms a leak has been located in the spillway at the lake at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area near Omega. IDNR Director of Communications Jayette...
Aug 25, 2022 lesguillemets / CC
Fire damages Wamac home
A fire believed to have been started by a window air conditioner damaged one room and resulted heat and smoke damage to the rest of a Wamac home Wednesday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection District...
Aug 25, 2022
Salem Theatre hosting 'Girls Night Out' this Saturday
The Salem Community Theatre is hosting a "Girls Night Out' at the theatre on Saturday night. Theatre Manager Dana Luse says its a chance to enjoy a night out with your best female friends. The evening...
Aug 25, 2022 Entrance to Salem Community Theatre. Photo from Salem Theatre website.
Six teens formally charged in Marion County Court with attack on 15-year-old Centralia boy
Formal charges were filed Wednesday against all six teens arrested by Centralia Police in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old boy late Monday afternoon. The Marion County State's Attorney charg...
Aug 25, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
