Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wild double up Bruins
UNDATED (AP) - The Minnesota Wild picked up a huge win after dropping two straight and 10 of 14. Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Jordan Greenway broke a third-period tie as the Wild outlasted the Bru...
Mar 17, 2022
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On March 17, 461 A.D., St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, died, and now his feast day is celebrated widely in Ireland and the United States. Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1...
Mar 17, 2022
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic A lion's roar can be heard up to five miles away. The first selfie was taken in 1839 . . . a guy in Philadelphia named Robert Cornelius took a self-p...
Mar 16, 2022
Texico man arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy on drug charges
A 45-year-old Texico man faces new drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department following an investigation into a suspicious vehicle. Michael Glenn, Junior was ...
Mar 16, 2022
Greater Salem Area Foundation and Mission Salem announce Evening of Honors Award Recipients
The Greater Salem Area Foundation and Mission Salem have announced this year's Evening of Honors award recipients. The Evening of Honors recognizes the significant community contributions of individua...
Mar 16, 2022
Two charged following execution of search warrant on their home
Two Centralia residents have been formally charged in Marion County Court with felony drug offenses following execution of a search warrant on their home. 50-year-old John Willis and 32-year-old Saman...
Mar 16, 2022 John Willis (left) and Samantha Horton (right).
Police Beat for Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 45-year-old Odin resident on drug charges and on a outstanding federal US Marshal's warrant. Walter Henson of Laclede Avenue is accused of possession of methamphetamin...
Mar 16, 2022
Centralia woman pleads guilty to aggravated battery to a nurse
A 26-year-old Centralia woman has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to aggravated battery to a nurse. Nikkita Campbell of North Elm admitted to striking a nurse at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital i...
Mar 16, 2022
Suburban Chicago police fatally shoot man who stabbed cop
CREST HILL, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say officers in a Chicago suburb fatally shot a man after he stabbed and seriously wounded an officer during a confrontation as police responded to a domestic call....
Mar 16, 2022
No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
CHICAGO (AP) - A prosecutor says no charges will be filed against the Chicago police officers who chased and fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez during foot pursuits w...
Mar 16, 2022
