Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Two faces new felony charges in Marion County Court
Two persons face new felony charges in Marion County Court following Monday arrests. 29-year-old Lacie Linder of James Street in Centralia was charged with felony disorderly conduct after allegedly ma...
Nov 24, 2021
Garbage pickup to be delayed in Salem and Centralia for Thanksgiving
Both Salem and Centralia City Halls will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will also be a delay in trash pickup. Salem officials say there will be no garbage pickup ...
Nov 24, 2021 Jonathan Cutrer / CC
When Bad News Is Good News
When Bad News Is Good News A surprising reaction to tapered bond purchases. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Financial markets can be challenging to understand. But when markets enter...
Nov 24, 2021
Police Beat for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested two Kinmundy men for misdemeanor theft after video surveillance allowed them to be identified. 27-year-old Jarred Wimberly of East 2nd and 23-year-old Ca...
Nov 24, 2021
Illinois House Republicans propose $400 tax credit for inflation relief
Illinois House Republican lawmakers are proposing a relief package to help combat rising inflation. The plan offers an up to $400 tax credit for those meeting certain income thresholds. State Represen...
Nov 24, 2021 State Representative Blaine Wilhour
143 Marion County properties with delinquent taxes to be offered at sealed bid auction
Marion County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2017 and prior real estate taxes. As a result, 143 properties will now be offered...
Nov 24, 2021
Police plan boost in patrols for Thanksgiving holiday
State and local police are boosting patrols for the Thanksgiving holiday. Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson Paul Wappel says this is one of the busiest travel times of the year, so ex...
Nov 24, 2021
Sandoval Wins Opener, SC Falls At Flora, Patoka Drops MEL Opener.....Boys Tuesday Scores/Wednesday Schedule
Sandoval opened their season at the Elverado Thanksgiving Tournament with a 57-22 win over Dongola. The Blackhawks return to action against the DuQuoin JV Friday at 2:30. At the Mulberry Grove Tournam...
Nov 24, 2021
Annies Win South 7 Opener....Girls Tuesday Scores
Centralia won their South 7 opener beating Marion 56-39. Kalei Edson had 14 with 10 each from JaLea Shered and Julyiah Rudder-Williams and Jasaiyah Wallace with Rylee Edson adding 9. Centralia's JV al...
Nov 24, 2021
KC Men & Women Drop Contests....Rend Lake Split
The KC Blue Devils fell to 6-1 on the season losing at home to Olney Central College 73-63. Payton Sheen had 15 to lead KC, Jylen Petty added 14 and Trae Jones finished with 13. The Blue Devils are at...
Nov 24, 2021
