Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Township Hospital names its employee of the year
Salem Township Hospital has named emergency room LPN Ayla Eichenseer as its "Employee of the Year". The annual award is presented by the Salem Township Hospital Foundation through a gift provided by D...
May 13, 2021
Vaccines now open to 12 to 15-year-olds
Kids ages 12-15 can now get the Covid-19 vaccine in Illinois. With approval of use of the Pfizer version for this age group, Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday that the state stands ready to administer...
May 13, 2021
Salem Community High Seniors to receive goody bag
The Salem Lions Club will once again this year provide a goody bag to the 2021 graduating class. Salem High School Athletic Director Scott Steward who also serves on the Salem Lion's Post Prom Committ...
May 13, 2021 2021 SCHS T-shirts to be given to each senior in goodie bag after graduation on Sunday. Senior Taylor Allen came up with the design.
Fire destroys home northeast of Mt. Vernon undergoing renovation
Jefferson Fire Protection District officials say a single family residence undergoing renovation northeast of Mt. Vernon was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters say the fire at the home ...
May 13, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, May 13th, 2021
A homeless Salem woman has been arrested on felony drug charges following a Wednesday night traffic stop by Salem Police on South Broadway. Tammy Williams was taken to the Marion County Jail for posse...
May 13, 2021
Blue Devils Open Region Tournament With Extra Inning Win
The KC Blue Devils opened up Region 24 Tournament action with a 4-3 win over Lake Land in 10-innings. Brandon Valdez hit a RBI walk-off double to win it. Jordan Bloemer earned his 9th win of the year ...
May 13, 2021
Wildcats Fall To Central In Wild Game
The Salem Wildcats are 3-8 after falling to Breese Central at home 14-9. It was a wild start to the game as Central led Salem 7-6 after 2 innings. The Cougars would grab a 10-6 lead with 3 runs in the...
May 13, 2021 Photo credit - Wilkins Studios/FTS Productions
South Central/Coach Jones 3 Wins Shy Of Milestones
The SC Cougars are 9-2 after a 13-0 rout of Carlyle yesterday. The Cougars scored six runs to break the game open in the 3rd with 6 more in the sixth. They outhit the Indians 15-6. Chase Dodson homere...
May 13, 2021
Lady Cats Nip Central 1-0
The Salem Lady Cats nipped Breese Central 1-0 at Tully Park. Salem scored in the opening inning when Avery Bass singled and moved to 2nd on a passed ball. She would advance to third on a bunt from May...
May 13, 2021 Photo by Greg Maxey
Orphans Drop To 5-1 On Tennis Season, Lose First Conference Match
Centralia dropped their first tennis match of the season falling to 5-1 and 3-1 in the South Seven with a 5-4 loss to Carbondale. In singles, the Orphans got wins from Ethan Dobbs, Reed Dearing and Ch...
May 13, 2021
