Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Iuka wins Marion County Scholar Bowl Tournament
Iuka is the champion this year of the Marion County Scholar Bowl Tournament. They defeated Franklin Park to win the championship. In the third-place game, Centralia Junior High beat Field School. Selm...
Mar 15, 2022 Iuka Scholar Bowl Team that took first place in the Marion County Scholar Bowl Competition.
Centralia Rotary CHS Honors Night sees more than 150 students honored
More than 150 students were honored Monday evening at the annual Rotary Honors Night at Centralia High School. Senior Connor Lorence received the Rotary Scholarship as Scholar Bowl MVP, with seven sen...
Mar 15, 2022 A large crowd attends Rotary Honors Night at Centralia High School. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia formalizes separation from City Manager; petition drive announced to change city's type of government
The Centralia City Council without discussion approved a severance package for former City Manager Scott Randall and appointed City Clerk Kim Enke as Administrative Officer to perform the duties of th...
Mar 15, 2022 City Clerk Kim Enke who is now also serving as Administrative Officer to perform the duties of City Manager until a new City Manager is located. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council approves task force to look at new water plant
The Centralia City Council has unanimously voted to create a task force to look at the proposed new $25-million water treatment plant before moving forward with the final plans. Councilman Robert "Spa...
Mar 15, 2022 Centralia City Council at Monday night's meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council moves forward on cleaning up substandard homes
The Centralia City Council has approved moving forward with eight more home demolition projects if improvements are not made. The homes are at 1024 South Elm, 522 South Maple, 202 West Kell, 215 West ...
Mar 15, 2022
Wildcats Open Up Baseball Season Today At Home Against Mt Vernon
The Salem Wildcats will open up their baseball season this afternoon at home hosting Mt Vernon. Salem will look to improve on last year's 8-18 record. It's the beginning of Rams head coach Tim Hollowa...
Mar 15, 2022
SCHS Hosts Winter Sports Awards Monday Night
Last night Salem High held their winter sports awards. In boys basketball, Caden Bee was voted MVP and Best Offensive Player as well as being honored for his All-Conference selection. Brendan Phillips...
Mar 15, 2022
Franklin Park Is Top Seed At Today's Highland Regional
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats earned the top seed in today's volleyball regional with wins over each of the other 3 participants on the season. Salem opens up at Highland at 5pm against Wesclin. High...
Mar 15, 2022
Central City Girls Join State Bowling Field This Weekend
Joining Selmaville boys and girls and the Franklin Park girls at the State Bowling Tournament held this weekend at St Clair Bowl in O'Fallon will be Central City girls after their 7th place finish at ...
Mar 15, 2022
Latavia Maines D1 All American After Showing At NCAA Indoors
Centralia grad and University of Tennessee standout Latavia Maines finished 3rd in the women's shot put to help propel the Lady Vols to a 16th place finish at the NCAA Indoor Championships. It's the b...
Mar 15, 2022
