Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Kaskaskia College receives $600,000 grant to provide more child care workers
Kaskaskia College has received a $600,000 state grant to help fill the need for employees in child care centers. College President George Evans says the grant for a three year period of time. ""Find m...
Jun 28, 2022
Salem Police make arrest in connection with stolen Public Works pickup and hit and run crash
Salem Police have arrested a 29-year-old Salem man for felony theft and leaving the scene of an accident following theft of a city public works pickup and hit and run accident that followed last week....
Jun 28, 2022
Centralia swears in new fire chief
The City of Centralia officially has a new fire chief as a contract is approved and Jeff Day was sworn in Monday night to replace John Lynch who retired from the position. Day was brief in his comment...
Jun 28, 2022 Centralia's new Fire Chief Jeff Day is sworn into office by Centralia City Clerk Kim Enke while Jeff's wife Heather holds the Bible.
Kaskaskia College to study future direction of Salem Education Center with retirement of long time director
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says the college will study the future direction of the Salem Education Center upon the retirement of longtime center director Janice Eischens. Evans comments ...
Jun 28, 2022
Centralia High School Board reviews several summer improvement projects
The Centralia High School Board Monday night saw a discussion of several upcoming and ongoing renovation projects. The gym will be receiving several new features, a new center-hanging scoreboard, new ...
Jun 28, 2022
Today is primary election day
Today is primary election day in Illinois. Polls remain open until seven tonight. The State Board of Elections is projecting a 27-percent voter turnout. Marion County Clerk Steve Fox feels 30 percent ...
Jun 28, 2022
Wildcats Improve To 12-2 In Summer Baseball League With Sweep At West Frankfort
The Salem Wildcats improved to 12-2 in the summer baseball league with a pair of wins at West Frankfort last night. Salem opened with a 4-1 victory. Salem got RBI from Gavin Zimmermann, Noah Nix, Drew...
Jun 28, 2022
LL Major's City Series Game 1 Highlights Busy Night At Little League Complex
It was an exciting opening game of the 2022 Salem Little League Major's City Series with Bud's Minor League holding off a late Americana rally to win 5-4. With the game tied at 1 in the bottom of the ...
Jun 28, 2022
SC 14u Splits DH At Teutopolis
The SC 14u Storm Chasers split their double header on the road at Teutopolis yesterday dropping the opener 9-8. SC led 8-5 heading into the bottom of the 7th but Teutopolis plated 4 runs to win. Ian J...
Jun 28, 2022
SYFL Registration Now Underway
Registration is underway for the Salem Youth Football League. The cost is $100, helmets will be issued upon payment of registration fees. A $30 refund will be given when parents work a shift at one of...
Jun 28, 2022
