Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2022 07/27 - Ronnie Lee Hixenbaugh
Ronnie Lee Hixenbaugh, 83, of Centralia passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Odin Health Care. A teamster truck driver by trade, Ronnie worked hard to provide for his family. He was a member of the...
Jul 27, 2021
2022 07/27 - Lawrence Edward Nadolski
Lawrence Edward Nadolski, 82, of Woodlawn, Illinois, went to be with his Lord at 3:14 pm July 24, 2022 at his residence in Woodlawn surrounded by his loved ones. Lawrence fought a brave battle with ca...
Jul 27, 2021
2022 07/27 - Donna Kay Harden
Donna Kay Harden, 63, of Junction City, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 in her home. Donna was a strong-willed character with a spunky personality. She was a truck driver for over 10 years before she...
Jul 27, 2021
Moose Family Center zoning changed to allow reuse by trucking company
The Centralia City Council Monday night gave final approval to a zoning change to allow for the Moose Family Center at 1824 South Poplar Street to become the new home to Wayne Trucking. Community Deve...
Jul 27, 2021
Centralia City Council to lease seven new vehicles
The Centralia City Council is looking to enter into a fleet management agreement with Enterprise to replace some of the city's old pickup trucks that are mostly more than 20 years old. City Manager Fo...
Jul 27, 2021
Salem Community High School calls special meeting to hire basketball coach
The Salem Community High School Board has called a special meeting to consider employment of a head boys basketball coach. The meeting will be held Wednesday at six pm in Room 114. The agenda lists a ...
Jul 27, 2021
Salem City Manager releases response to request for more information on water rate increase
Salem City Manager Rex Barbee has released additional expense numbers to justify the need for a 25-percent water rate increase that goes into effect in August. Barbee says the city commissioned their ...
Jul 27, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
An 18-year-old Salem man has been arrested on an outstanding federal warrant. Chris Jamison of Natures Lane was arrested Monday by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies. 38-year-old Tina Lee of Kerr Street...
Jul 27, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Marion County Health Department reports 25 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday and Friday
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 25 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and Friday. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says three of the 25 new cases are linked to the Salem fac...
Jul 27, 2021 Marion County Health Department Administrator Mellissa Mallow at earlier COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
Centralia names Derek Sherman to temporarily perform City Manager duties
The Centralia City Council has named Assistant City Manager Derek Sherman as Administrative Officer to perform duties of City Manager beginning Wednesday. The action came as Interim City Manager Forre...
Jul 27, 2021 Derek Sherman
