Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Centralia High School finalizes land purchase, looks to band improvements
The Centralia High School Board was told last night the purchase of the 20 acres of land southeast of the campus across Calumet Street has been finalized. Superintendent Chuck Lane wants to discuss th...
May 27, 2022
Salem woman arrested for possession with intent to deliver meth
A 27-year-old Salem woman has been arrested on a recently issued warrant for two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Autumn Respondek of West Lake Street was locat...
May 27, 2022
Police Beat for Friday, May 27th, 2022
A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license. Jamar Young of Putter Drive in Centralia was taken to the...
May 27, 2022
15th Annual Memorial Celebration Service planned at Elmwood Cemetery
The 15th Annual Memorial Celebration Service will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning at Elmwood Cemetery. The program "A Time of Remembrance" will honor Veterans from all wars who are buried in Elmwood...
May 27, 2022 2021 Memorial Day Celebration in Elmwood Cemetery.
Salem Wins SI Prospect League Opener
The Salem Wildcats varsity baseball team is competing in the Southern Illinois Prospect League in the National League Division. They opened their season on Thursday night at home with a 4-2 win over F...
May 27, 2022
Governor signs new laws to further protect consumers with health insurance issues
New state law will further protect consumers when it comes to health insurance coverage. Illinois Department of Insurance Director Dana Popish Severnghaus says one law gives the Department more author...
May 27, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Centralia Acting Police Chief critical of recognizance bonds on weapons charges
Centralia Acting Police Chief Steve Whritenour is frustrated with the court system over recognizance and low bonds in weapons cases and large drug cases. He's speaking out following a recent case wher...
May 27, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Sandoval Grade School Honor Roll
4th Grade High Honors: Adelyn Ashley Kinsley Ashlock Kolten Calhoun Khoel Clanton Carter Groh Maddilyn Hill Waylon Hopkins Camden Kelly Braeden Lyons Kaylee McCormick Makenzie Pitts Ella Santiago Quin...
May 27, 2022
State Track Gets Underway For Boys Today At EIU
The State High School Track & Field meet is this weekend at O'Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. The Salem duo of Caleb Smith and Cole Johnson will be throwing this mornin...
May 27, 2022 daveynin / CC
Salem Jr Legion Post 128 Falls In Opener At Mt Vernon
The Salem Post 128 Junior Legion season got underway last night with an 11-9 loss at Mt Vernon. Salem trailed 11-3 in the last inning, but scored 6 runs in the inning and had 2 runners on with the gam...
May 27, 2022 Photo by: Toby Gullion, FTS Photography
