Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Hawks outlast Caps in OT
UNDATED (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks have posted one of their best victories of the season. Caleb Jones scored his first goal of the season 81 seconds into overtime to complete the Hawks' wild 5-4 wi...
Dec 16, 2021
Salem Planning Commission proposes plans to allow shipping containers
The Salem Planning Commission has crafted a proposal that would allow shipping containers to be used in most circumstances in businesses and industrial zones if other zoning requirements are met. The ...
Dec 15, 2021 Salem Planning Commission listens to testimony at public hearing on allowing shipping containers in business and industrial districts. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Skillet Fork Bridge on Route 161 Extension Reopened
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick says two way traffic has been restored on the Route 161 Extension Skillet Fork Bridge. Equipment and barricades were removed in time for two way traffic t...
Dec 15, 2021
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic Hawaiian Pizza was invented in Ontario, Canada in 1962. Stephen King sold the film rights of "The Shawshank Redemption" to Frank Darabont for only $5...
Dec 15, 2021
Centralia man charged with aggravated domestic battery following August altercation
Bond was set at $25,000 in Marion County Court on Tuesday for a 36-year-old Centralia man after he was formally charged with aggravated domestic battery with four prior convictions. If found guilty, E...
Dec 15, 2021
Travis' 33 Leads Olney Over Salem 54-49....Prep Scores
The Salem Wildcats dropped their 4th straight game and fell to 3-6 on the season with a home loss to undefeated Olney 54-49. Chase Travis came in averaging 27 points per game for the Tigers, and left ...
Dec 15, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
SC Opens St Elmo Holiday Tournament With Win....Wayne City Tournament Continues
South Central opened as the top-seed at the St Elmo Holiday Tournament and looked the part in their 82-34 win over Mulberry Grove. Every Cougar on their roster scored, with Aidan Dodson leading the wa...
Dec 15, 2021
Lady Cats Get Benton Christmas Bracket, Will Open With Christopher
The bracket has been released for the Benton Girls Christmas Classic held December 27-29. The Salem Lady Cats will open up against Christopher with the winner getting either Benton or the JV from Cart...
Dec 15, 2021
Bobcats Head To Mt Vernon...SC Falls To Vandalia
The Franklin Park Bobcats will finish up their Pre-Christmas portion of their schedule with a trip to Casey Mt Vernon tonight. Last night, South Central fell to Vandalia in middle school basketball 43...
Dec 15, 2021
Lady Bobcats 6th Grade Beat Central City
The Franklin Park 6th grade Lady Bobcats earned a 31-14 win over Central City's JV. Quinn Wolfe led the way with 10 points; Kendall Zimmermann added 5 with Maddie Dulaney and Addie Douglas chipping in...
Dec 15, 2021 Photo Credit: Sideline Photos
