Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem City Council to lease Save-a-Lot Building to two community organizations
The Salem City Council will have a month to month lease drawn up for Mission Salem and Sleep in Heavenly Peace to utilize the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main Street until the city is ready to ...
Jan 18, 2022 Former Save-a-Lot building. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
One person injured in two vehicle crash on Salem's south side
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash on the south side of Salem early Monday night. Salem Police say the crash occurred at South Broadway and West Kell Street. Reports indicate a southbound c...
Jan 18, 2022
Salem City Council to further discuss Mission Salem using former Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to give final approval to an agreement to allow Mission Salem to utilize the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main until the city is ready to move f...
Jan 17, 2022
Centralia man refuses hospital treatment following Green Street Road crash
A 34-year-old Centralia man refused hospital treatment for injuries early Sunday night after his vehicle ran off the 1900 block of Green Street Road and overturned. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies id...
Jan 17, 2022
Murray Center's Medical Director receives prestigious Dr. W.P. Plassman Award
The Medical Director at Murray Developmental Center was surprised Sunday afternoon when presented the prestigious Dr. W.P. Plassman award. Dr. Niranjan Shrestha is only the 15th person to receive the ...
Jan 17, 2022 Dr. Shrestha is honored with Dr. Plassman award. Left to right: Murray Center Director Lori Demijan, Dr. Shrestha, State Representative Charlie Meier, and Murray Parent Association President Rita Winkeler. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Many government offices and businesses closed for Dr. King Holiday
Monday is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Holiday. Most federal and state offices are closed. Area courthouses and most county government non-emergency services are also unavailable for the day. Ce...
Jan 17, 2022
Springfield museum exhibit features artists from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A museum exhibit in Springfield is featuring a range of work from Illinois artists, including Muddy Waters, Earth Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper. It's called the "State o...
Jan 17, 2022 Mike Steele / CC
Ex-Chicago alderman seeks prison release over COVID concerns
CHICAGO (AP) - A former Chicago alderman convicted of tax evasion is seeking an early release from prison due to his age, health and the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge. Attorneys for Edward Vrdolyak fi...
Jan 17, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Nashville Highlights Solid Class M State Field
Nashville Middle School is definitely no stranger to the atmosphere of a packed Hummer Waugh Gym at Rend Lake as they hoist a state championship. The 2021-22 edition has no lower expectations as they ...
Jan 17, 2022
Selmaville Lady Rockets Await State Tournament Opponent
After adding another regional championship to it's mantel, the Selmaville Lady Rockets patiently await for their opponent for the Class S State Tournament opener on Saturday. Selmaville was the first ...
Jan 17, 2022
