Author Archives: WJBD Staff

The Marion County Health Department has announced a program to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to home bound residents. Administrator Melissa Mallow says very specific eligibility qualifications will ap...

A 40-year-old Alma man has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance after Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were called to his home following an incident with a man repossessing a vehicle...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will mark the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth, by displaying a rar...

CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago man has been arrested on federal charges that he took part in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Twenty-four-year-old Christian Kulas of Kenilworth became at leas...

CHICAGO (AP) - A jury has awarded $7.5 million to a man who was exonerated after spending nearly 30 years in prison for a murder in Chicago. Daniel Andersen sued a group of current and former Chicago ...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. About 25% of the hazelnuts in the world are used to make Nutella. 2. No one knows exactly when people started using the phrase "Jesus H. Christ" ....

4th Quarter High Honor Roll Grade: 4 Applegate, Zane Curtis Beasley, Noah Alexander Beatty, Issac Robert Glynn Berry, Neli Akyah Blu Bryan, Bentley Scott Cano, Corey Alexzander Cantrell, Kyris Layne C...

The Marion County Board has agreed to enter into a no-cost review of all needed building improvements at the courthouse, public service building, and law enforcement center. Building management firm A...

The CJHS summer school started yesterday and the first day was an overwhelming success, with more than 50 participating teachers and support staff and 135 active students. CJHS is using i-Ready and Go...

The South Central Cougars will take their 21-3 record on the road today when they travel to Bethany to take on Okaw Valley with first pitch slated for 4:30. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 on Frid...