Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bradley HR in 9th, Indians overcome bad baserunning, beat KC
UNDATED (AP) - Bobby Bradley homered leading off the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians overcame some brutal baserunning that led to manager Terry Francona's ejection for a 2-1 win over the Kansas ...
Jul 10, 2021
How Much Do You Really Know About Extended Care?
How Much Do You Really Know About Extended Care? Separating some eldercare facts from eldercare myths. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources How much does eldercare cost, and how do you arrange i...
Jul 09, 2021
New Federal Tax Credit for kids begins July 15th for some families
US Senator Dick Durbin says temporary advance federal tax credits for some families with children are scheduled to begin July 15th. Those who are eligible will automatically receive the $300 a month f...
Jul 09, 2021
State Treasurer's Office I-cash program coming to Salem on Monday
The I-cash program is coming to Salem on Monday. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging Salem area residents to visit the event and see if the state is holding any of their cash or o...
Jul 09, 2021 ina el-kadhi
Car heavily damaged by fire in Rural King Parking Lot
Salem Fire Protection District officials say a 1998 Oldsmobile that caught fire in the Rural King parking lot off West Whitaker Street Thursday afternoon is likely to be a total loss. Fire officials s...
Jul 09, 2021
Centralia man faces aggravated battery charge following attack with metal pipe
Bond has been set at $15,000 for a 26-year-old Centralia man who was formally charged in Marion County Court on Thursday with aggravated battery. Perry Nesbitt is accused of striking another man with ...
Jul 09, 2021
Sandoval man faces charges for allegedly chasing another man with bat and knife
Bond has been set at $5,000 for a 40-year-old Sandoval man on charges of aggravated assault and obstructing justice. Tobias Barnes of North Broadway is accused of chasing another man on Wednesday whil...
Jul 09, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, July 9th, 2021
Centralia Police have arrested a 30-year-old Centralia man on an outstanding Marion County traffic warrant. Justin McMath of South Pine was taken to the Marion County Jail where he is being held in li...
Jul 09, 2021
Salem Police investigate burglary at Coaches Corner
Salem Police are investigating a burglary at Coaches Corner on West Main Street in downtown Salem. Detectives say entry was gained through a hatch in the roof sometime early Thursday morning. The appa...
Jul 09, 2021
Marion County Fair Tickets go on sale Monday morning
Everything is set to go for the 81st Annual Marion County Fair that will be held Saturday, July 31st, through Saturday August 7th. Tickets to all the grandstand events go on sale at the fair box offic...
Jul 09, 2021
