Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Rays win again, down Nats
UNDATED (AP) - The AL East leaders continue to swim above their division rivals. Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings of the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 win over Washington. Glasnow gave up o...
Jun 09, 2021
Salem City Council raises water and sewer rates 25-percent
The Salem City Council has voted to raise water and sewer rates by 25-percent beginning August 1st. The increase will mean a $12.42 a month increase to the average customer. The council was told a 40-...
Jun 08, 2021
Nashville, Illinois man's body found in gas tanker hauled by truck
BUCKLEY, Ill. (AP) - Police in a Northern Illinois community say a Nashville Illinois man's body was found inside a tanker filled with gas after two truck drivers noticed the fuel was not flowing smoo...
Jun 08, 2021 Jason Lawrence / CC
Centralia woman arrested for arson
A 28-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for arson following a late night fire at a Centralia home. Centralia firefighters say Krystyne Kelley of 814 North Cherry allegedly set a pile of papers...
Jun 08, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
A 23-year-old Salem man has been arrested for aggravated domestic battery. Salem Police say Edward Kinney of Salem Mobile Home Park was allegedly involved in an altercation with an 11-year-old juvenil...
Jun 08, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem City Council approves two emergency utility repairs
The Salem City Council has given their approval to two emergency utility issues. The council authorized an estimated $50,000 repair project for a small leak in the high pressure natural gas feeder lin...
Jun 08, 2021 Salem Assistant Public Works Director Cory Purintun.
Doctors Nursing and Rehab raises $5,000 for Alzhiemer's
Doctor's Nursing and Rehab announced Monday they raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association through a golf tournament last month. Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski is appreciative of the 2...
Jun 08, 2021 Check presentation: (left to right) Lead LPN Liz Logue, Kristy McCarty of Doctors, Alzheimer Association Illinois Walk Manager Tina Henson, Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski, and Doctor's Administrator Tony Greene.
Salem Emergency Management Agency to be able to seek recertification
Salem Mayor Rex Barbee says the Salem Emergency Management Agency has now been invited to submit an application for recertification. The announcement came at Monday night's city council meeting. Barbe...
Jun 08, 2021 Salem EMS vehicles (courtesy of Salem EMS Facebook page)
Cougars Win School's 15th Baseball Regional, Will Head To Okaw Valley On Wednesday
The SC Cougars are headed to Sectionals after winning the school's 15th regional championship knocking off visiting Altamont 10-5 at Lions Field. SC jumped out early with 9 runs in their first two at ...
Jun 08, 2021
Softball Sectionals Open Today In IHSA
The IHSA softball sectional semifinals begin today. In Class 1a, Christ Our Rock hosts Hardin Calhoun, Windsor goes to Casey, Hutsonville at St Anthony and Goreville hosts Marissa. In 2a, Trico hosts ...
Jun 08, 2021
