Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic The company that makes Swiss army knives is Victorinox. They've been in business since 1884 . . . and they've never laid off an employee. The movie "...
Jun 16, 2021
Marion County Health Department now distributing NARCAN free of charge
The Marion County Health Department is now making NARCAN available free of charge for those who have loved ones or friends they fear may overdose on heroin. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mal...
Jun 16, 2021
Sandoval Village Board appoints library board and turns on internet
There is now a Sandoval Library Director and library board. Both were appointed by the Sandoval Village Board at Tuesday night's meeting. While the library is still some time away from opening, the bo...
Jun 16, 2021 Sandoval Library Board (left to right) Board members Ellie Sulcer, Terri Reynolds, Tammy Boatright, Bryan Reynolds, Administrator Ann Koch, and board member Kathy Gramlick. Not pictured is board member Becky Jett. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval Village Board names renovated ball field for Steve Walker
The newly renovated Sandoval Village ballfield in the village park will be named the Steve Walker Memorial Field. The decision came after Board Member Heather Day reported Walker's name had first surf...
Jun 16, 2021 The newly named Steve Walker Field at the Sandoval Village Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin School's new Superintendent excited about job
Even before officially beginning her work as Odin School Principal, Kimberly Briggs was hired as Superintendent last week. Briggs rapid advancement is the result of Sam Alli, who had been promoted to ...
Jun 16, 2021 Odin School Superintendent Kim Briggs.
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
Central City Police arrested a 33-year-old Central City woman Tuesday for alleged aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, and violation of bail bond. Central City Police say Samant...
Jun 16, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem Softball Splits Summer League Opening DH
The Salem HS softball team opened up their summer league from West Frankfort on Tuesday night. The Lady Cats dropped the opener to Waltonville 9-1. Ally Roberts had 7 strikeouts in the loss. She also ...
Jun 16, 2021
Odin Get's 3 Named To All-Conference Teams
The Midland Trail Conference released it's All Conference softball team as well. Odin's Trista Moore and Patoka's Hailey Lane were honored. Moore was a sophomore this past season who played centerfiel...
Jun 16, 2021
Salem Put Three On All-Cahokia Softball Team
The Cahokia Conference has released their All-Conference Softball Team. The Salem Lady Wildcats were honored with 3 on the team. Avery Bass hit .308 with 12 hits and 7 runs in league games this year. ...
Jun 16, 2021 Delaney Kell. Photo by Wilkins Studios.
Althoff Advances To Girls Soccer State Semifinals
In 1a Girls Soccer Super Sectionals at Columbia last night, Belleville Althoff punched their ticket to the State Final Four with their 3-2 win over Alton Marquette. Emma Tell scored twice for the Crus...
Jun 16, 2021
