Author Archives: WJBD Staff
22 Seniors graduate at Sandoval High School
There were 22 seniors who graduated on Friday night as part of the Class of 2021. The class was led by Valedictorian Shelby Pigg and Salutatorian Courtney Evans. For the second year in a row, graduati...
May 17, 2021
2022 05/17 - Hayden Wimberly
Our beloved Hayden Albert Wimberly, age 22 of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Salem, has crossed the finish line in his short run of life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He has found peace in joining our Lord and...
May 17, 2021
2022 05/17 - Dr. Eugene S. Clarke
Dr. Eugene S. Clarke, 87, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home. Dr. Clarke enlisted in the Marines Corps in 1955 and his service included a stint in the Far East. He played fo...
May 17, 2021
Salem City Council gets new member Monday night
The Salem City Council gets a new member Monday night. Kaskaskia College administrator Amy Troutt will be sworn into office to fill the remainder of now Mayor Nic Farley's city council term. The city ...
May 17, 2021
Salem man escaped injury in rollover crash
A 25-year-old Salem man escaped injury Saturday morning when his car left the road near the Ticklen and Marshall Creek Road intersection northwest of Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Brenna...
May 17, 2021
Salem High Salutatorian could only speak few words of English when starting school
The 2021 Salem Community High School Salutatorian started school only knowing a few words of English. That's because Peter Haung came to Salem from China where his grandparents raised him for the firs...
May 17, 2021 Photo by Bruce Kropp
Centralia Give Back Day draws big crowd
A large crowd came out to Centralia Give Back Day at the Fairview Shopping Center on Saturday, helping to raise thousands of dollars for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The Assistant Manager at Rent-a-Center...
May 17, 2021 Steffanie and Kevin Rakers man the Sleep in Heavenly Sleep booth at Saturday's Centralia Give Back event. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Mudcats Debut In CCL With Win Over Jakes
The Odin Mudcats debuted in the Clinton County League on Sunday afternoon in their inaugural season and came away with a 10-4 win over the St. Jacob Jakes behind a dominant pitching performance from K...
May 17, 2021
Wildcats Split At Nashville, Hosts Wesclin Today.....SC 2 Wins Shy Of Milestone With DH At Altamont Today
The Salem Wildcats are 4-10 after splitting their double header at Nashville on Saturday. Salem dropped the opener 8-2. Aden Susmena doubled for the Cats. Eli Rose drove in a run and Isaak Williams we...
May 17, 2021 Photo credit - Wilkins Studios/FTS
Lady Cougars Use Long Ball For Sweep.....Salem Falls At Nashville, Hosts Wesclin Today
The SC Lady Cougars improved to 12-3 with a double header sweep at Woodlawn with a pair of 9-8 wins. In the opener, Halle Smith hit 2 doubles and homered to drive in 3, Sydnee Garrett drove in a run w...
May 17, 2021
