Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Trinity United Methodist Church in Salem leading collection effort for tornado victims
The Trinity United Methodist Church at 1000 West Boone in Salem is collecting donations to help those devastated by Friday's tornadoes. The church is focusing on dog and cat food, bottled water, femin...
Dec 14, 2021
Two Centralia Police officers promoted
Two Centralia Police officers were promoted during a swearing-in ceremony Monday night at Centralia City Hall. Administrative Sergeant Steve Whritenour was promoted to one of the department's two lieu...
Dec 14, 2021 Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson addresses those gathered at city hall for the department's two promotions.
Photo Credit: Pat Hodges.
Two flee on foot following lengthy high speed chase
An early morning high speed chase that started on Route 161 east of Centralia eventually ended on Pisque Lane southeast of Irvington with the two occupants successfully fleeing the vehicle on foot. Th...
Dec 14, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
A 31-year-old Salem man has been arrested by Iuka Police for aggravated domestic battery. Chad Burgess of Oglesby Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal charges. Cent...
Dec 14, 2021
Wildcats Set To Host Unbeaten Olney Tonight On WJBD...Prep Scores From Monday
The Salem Wildcats return to action tonight when they host former NEC rival Olney to B.E. Gum. Bill and Craig's Excellent Broadcast will begin around 7:45 on WJBD. Salem is coming off a disappointing ...
Dec 14, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Orphans Season Halts Till CHT Due To Covid
Due to positive Covid-19 cases, the Centralia Orphans upcoming games with Cahokia on Friday and Marion next Tuesday have been postponed with make-up dates not yet determined. The next game for Central...
Dec 14, 2021
Franklin Park Drops Close Game At Carlyle....Selmaville Wins Pre-Christmas Finale
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats drop a pair tonight at Carlyle. The JV fell by a score of 31-16. Addy Lever led the way with 10 points. The Varsity team dropped their game by a score of 30-28. Marah Jo...
Dec 14, 2021
The "Rooster" Goes For 23 In Selmaville's Win
The Selmaville Rockets beat Patoka 57-35. Aaden "The Rooster" Rostance finished with a game-high 23 points. Carter Lowe added 14 and Kyler Sapp 10. Ben Spencer had 22 for Patoka. Selmaville also won t...
Dec 14, 2021 Photo credit: Pam Butts.
Salem Bowlers Sweep Matches At Mt Vernon
Salem Bowled Mt. Vernon Monday night at Nu Bowl. All Salem Teams won their matches. The Varsity Boys Won 3024-2903. Charlie Hunter led the Cats with a 663 series. Varsity Boys: Ryan Detering 203, 203 ...
Dec 14, 2021
Rhett Runge Punches Golden Ticket
Christ Our Rock's anchor bowler, Rhett Runge, rolled his way to a Golden Ticket on Sunday. Rhett competed in the Great Lakes Junior Gold Tour hosted by ThunderBowl #1 in Fort Wayne, IN. The 18U Boys d...
Dec 14, 2021
