Author Archives: WJBD Staff
DeGrom dominates after shoulder scare, Mets beat Braves 4-2
UNDATED (AP) - Jacob deGrom shouldered the load for New York in his return from another injury scare, pitching one-hit ball over five scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 to open ...
Jun 22, 2021
2022 06/21 - Betty Overturf
Betty Overturf, 87, of Centralia, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Betty worked at Montgomery Ward for 18 years until she retired in 1978. She had a pa...
Jun 21, 2021
2022 06/21 - Louis "Hap" E. Knolhoff
Louis "Hap" E. Knolhoff, 93, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Odin Healthcare. Hap was born and raised in Centralia. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as...
Jun 21, 2021
Woodlawn home damaged by fire; passerby alerts residents to get out
A passerby is credited with spotting a house fire in Woodlawn and alerting the residents inside so they could get out safely. The fire on Dayton Street near Woodlawn Lane was discovered around 11:15 S...
Jun 21, 2021
Juneteenth Day Celebration draws big crowd to Laura Leake Park in Centralia
Organizers of the Juneteenth Celebration at Laura Leake Park in Centralia over the weekend were pleased with the large crowd that showed up to take part in the activities and large picnic. The program...
Jun 21, 2021 75-year-old Mary Williams who said she just learned the real meaning of Juneteenth a year ago was proud to explain its significance to those in attendance at Centralia's Juneteenth event on Saturday.
Centralia man injured when struck by hit and run driver early Monday morning
A 26-year-old Centralia man was injured when struck by a hit and run driver in the 1000 block of South Elm Street in Centralia early Monday morning. Centralia City Firemen say Destrian Doza sustained ...
Jun 21, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, June 21st, 2021
A 22-year-old Patoka man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for possession of a controlled substance. Joseph Mengarelli of North 500th Street was taken to the Marion County Jail to ...
Jun 21, 2021
Good crowds attend circus in Central City
The President of the Central City Lions Club says they were impressed with the crowds for the four performances of the Culpepper Merriweather Circus in the Central City Lions Park over the weekend. Au...
Jun 21, 2021 A lion tamer works at the Culpepper Merriweather Circus during a performance in Central City in 2021. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Motorcycle destroyed by fire outside Raccoon Lake home
A motorcycle has been destroyed by fire outside a home along Raccoon Lake. Centralia City Firemen say they were called Sunday night to a home at 1920 Shook Lane where a motorcycle that was up against ...
Jun 21, 2021 David Hilowitz / CC
SI Bandits 2nd At Fathers Day Classic, Thurman & Gregg Have Great Weekends
The SI Bandits took 2nd place at the Father's Day Classic in Mascoutah. The Bandits went 4-2 in bracket play and were 5-3 overall. They opened play with a 10-5 win over the Illinois Espirit. They then...
Jun 21, 2021
