Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Still no word on when the state's indoor mask mandate will be lifted. Masks still need to be worn for now, since Illinois isn't out of the woods yet says Governor JB Pritzker. "I want to remind you if...

The Salem Community High School All Class Reunion has been delayed again because of COVID-19 and is now scheduled to be held next April. Committee member Debbie Woodruff says while they had 500 regist...

The Centralia High School Alumni Association has announced they will honor two distinguished alumni with awards this year. High School Principal Dr. Reid Shipley has announced James Sumner from the Cl...

A 30-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and theft of a motor vehicle. Central City Police say Dianca Meeks of Leafland Drive had been allowed to stay at a ho...

It's week 8 in high school football and a huge week in the Cahokia Conference with the a share of the league title still up for grabs. The Salem Wildcats will head to Freeburg without a chance at the ...

The IHSA Class 1A Tennis Sectionals will open today. Centralia is the site and will include the Annies, Salem, Flora, Greenville, Highland, Mascoutah, Mt Vernon, Newton, Olney and Vandalia. At St Anth...

The National Trail Conference released their All Conference Baseball Team for this Fall. The MVP was from undefeated league and tournament champion North Clay, Donnie Zimmerman. Also on the team were ...

The Salem Lady Wildcats volleyball team fell to 10-16 on the year with their home loss to Freeburg 13-25, 19-25. The JV lost in two sets 17-25, 20-25 to fall to 8-6. The Freshman won 21-20, 21-20 to i...

The soccer post season continues in the IHSA today with regional championship matches in Class 1a. Breese Central will host Wesclin at 4pm, Newton takes on Hillsboro at Altamont, Mater Dei takes on Fa...

Salem Soccer will host two games on Saturday. At 10:05, the 3rd/4th grade girls team will host Highland in their final league game. At 2:10, the 5th/6th grade girls will welcome Aviston. The 5th/6th g...