Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Packers say they won't let Rodgers situation distract team
UNDATED (AP) - Green Bay Packers players say the status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't distract them in their offseason preparations. The NFL Most Valuable Player hasn't been present for organized...
May 26, 2021
2022 05/25 - Brenda Rose Nix
Brenda Rose Nix, 76, of Salem, Illinois passed away at her home Saturday, May 21, 2022 in the loving care of her family. Brenda was an RN, working several years for the Visiting Nurse Association in t...
May 25, 2021
2022 05/25 - Debbie M. Redman
Debbie M. Redman, 63, of Centralia passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Centralia. Debbie will forever be remembered for her amazing cooking abilitie...
May 25, 2021
2022 05/26 - Paul Jackson "P.J." Spitler
Paul Jackson "P.J." Spitler, 87, of Odin passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. P.J. will be remembered by his strong work ethic, which was a great asset to ...
May 25, 2021
Spring planting progress reported despite rain last week
Statewide rainfall was about a half inch above normal this past week, but producers still found time to continue planting. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says an average of 3.7 days were suitable ...
May 25, 2021 United Soybean Board / CC
State threatening to cut off funding to Centralia and Salem Emergency Management units
State funding for the Centralia and Salem Emergency Management units is in jeopardy as the state tries to finalize its budget. Centralia City Manager Forest Langenfeld told the city council Monday nig...
May 25, 2021 From Centralia ESDA Facebook page.
Centralia City Council gives its support to the Image Committee
The Centralia City Council has passed a resolution of support for the city's Image Committee. City Manager Forrest Langenfeld says the group has several plans designed to improve the image of the city...
May 25, 2021
Centralia returns to in-person meetings
The City of Centralia has returned to in-person meetings. Zoom was still offered, but there was room for everyone who wanted to attended in-person. The council also approved resolutions to allow other...
May 25, 2021 Centralia City Council returns to in-person meetings on Monday night. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
A 22-year-old Sandoval man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for aggravated domestic battery. Kole Koehler was allegedly found ducked down behind a seat during an investigative tra...
May 25, 2021
Five face new felony charges following Monday court action
A 58-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court on Monday with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing and eluding as well as felony retail theft following a hi...
May 25, 2021 Brian Turner / CC
