Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Djokovic wins first match at French Open
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic's first Grand Slam match in 7 1/2 months went about as well as possible. The No. 1-seeded Djokovic opened his title defense at the French Open with a 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 victory ...
May 24, 2022 Paul VanDerWerf / CC
South Central Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
6th Grade Highest Honors: Tyson Alwardt Baylee Brown Colton Cartright Josalyn Grandt 6th Grade High Honors: Lilyen Graham Ana Lotz Carly Magnus Hunter Olmsted Madisyn Peddicord Adam Yates 6th Grade Ho...
May 23, 2022
What is an Annuity?
What is an Annuity? What you should know about them. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Individuals hold about $2.5 trillion in annuity contracts; a tidy sum considering an estimated $1...
May 23, 2022
South Central Illinois remains in low category as COVID cases increase in other parts of the state
The CDC tracker shows all counties in South Central Illinois still at the low level for infection for COVID-19. However, statewide the Illinois Department of Public Health is now reporting eight count...
May 23, 2022
Sandoval Woman Receives Minor Injuries In Single Car Wreck
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports a 27-year-old Sandoval woman received minor injuries in a single car wreck in the 300 block of South Wood Street in Odin early Sunday morning. Courtney C...
May 23, 2022
Craig Freels Tennis Courts dedicated at Centralia High School
The Craig Freels Tennis Courts were officially dedicated during a program attended by several hundred at Centralia High School on Saturday. Superintendent Chuck Lane said the courts were a real tribut...
May 23, 2022 Centralia High School board members, administrators, members of the Freels family, and former players gather for a photo at the entrance to the Craig Freels Tennis Courts. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Elk's present Distinguished Citizen Award to Annie Lou Eller
The Salem Elks Lodge has presented their Distinguished Citizen Award to Annie Lou Eller. The lodge also presented several other awards and announced they had once again taken First Place in Illinois f...
May 23, 2022 Salem's #1 Youth Sports Fan Annie Lou Eller is honored for her loyalty to the teams for more than 70 years and raising $56,000 through the Bob Eller Memorial Golf Tournament. Salem Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Hooe (left) and outgoing Exalted Ruler Bob Lafenhagen (right) Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Police arrest Mt. Vernon man for criminal trespass and resisting arrest
Salem Police arrested a 47-year-old Mt. Vernon man for alleged criminal trespass to land and resisting arrest after being called to a home in the 200 block of West Warmoth for an unwanted person. Poli...
May 23, 2022
Wildcats Take On Vandals For Regional Title Today
The Salem Wildcats are looking for their 3rd regional championship under head coach Brian Lipe as they travel to Vandalia this afternoon to take on the Vandals for the 2a regional title. Both teams ad...
May 23, 2022 Photo by: Toby Gullion, FTS Photography.
SC v. NC In Much Anticipated 1a Regional Finals Today At 4pm In Louisville
The SC Cougars and North Clay Cardinals will play their 1a regional championship this afternoon at 4pm after having Saturday's scheduled game postponed due to the rain. The winner advances to Effingha...
May 23, 2022
