Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Marion County Sheriff proposing better search of incoming prisoners
Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden told the Marion County Board Tuesday night he expects to receive $120,000 from the Illinois Department of Corrections for housing their prisoners when they were refus...
Mar 09, 2022 Marion County Sheriff Andy Garden addresses the Marion County Board Tuesday night on his decision not to seek election. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Canadian truck driver injured in I-57 crash near Kinmundy
A 70-year-old Ontario, Canada truck driver was injured when his rig left northbound I-57 just south of the Kinoka Road interchange near Kinmundy early Wednesday morning. Kinmundy-Alma Fire Chief Kevin...
Mar 09, 2022
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Niagara Falls never freezes. If it's cold enough, a crust of ice will form over the water, making it LOOK like the Falls have stopped. However, th...
Mar 09, 2022
Fire damages home just west of Mt. Vernon
A fire heavily damaged a garage and roof of an adjoining home just west of Mt. Vernon Tuesday afternoon. Jefferson Fire Protection District officials say heavy fire was showing from the garage upon th...
Mar 09, 2022
Central City home heavily damaged by fire
A Central City home received heavy fire damage Tuesday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection District Chief Ross Boshera says Jesse and Latonya Neal of 1431 North Elm along with three children were all...
Mar 09, 2022 Fire heavily damages the Jesse and Latonya Neal home at 1431 Elm on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Brady Toennies.
Marion County Supervisor of Assessments office removes 594 property exemptions increasing tax revenue
Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller told the Marion County Board Tuesday night that the first year of the TrueRoll Exemption Project has put nearly $10-million in market value back on ...
Mar 09, 2022 Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller.
Franklin Park Beats Woodlawn To Improve To 10-2
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats improved to 10-2 on the season following last night's 25-21, 25-14 win over visiting Woodlawn. Jordan Kessler took over the 2nd set in the varsity game to help Salem pul...
Mar 09, 2022
Selmaville 3rd At OBC Tournament....Raccoon Wins Title
The Selmaville Rockets competed in the OBC Volleyball Tournament. They finished 3rd with a loss to eventual tournament champion Raccoon 25-19, 22-25, 17-19 and wins over Iuka 28-26, 25-11 and Kell 25-...
Mar 09, 2022
Blue Angels Sign Homer To Play Midfield
The KC Blue Angels soccer team has signed Kayley Homer to play midfield. She is from Crocker, Missouri and is an All-District selection and captain of her select team. During her time in high school s...
Mar 09, 2022
Salem Little League Adds Softball League For Summer....Evaluations This Saturday
Attention softball players. Salem Little League has announced that their softball numbers are so good that they will be having a 9-10 year old league this summer. Also they will be opening up their ol...
Mar 09, 2022
