Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Centralia expects $120,000 in 2nd round of Local CURE Small Business Relief Fund Grants
The City of Centralia has announced another $120,000 in direct payments to small businesses within the city limits will be available through the 2nd round of the Local CURE Grant. The program is desig...
May 06, 2021
Salem man arrested for DUI following non-injury crash
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 31-year-old Salem man for driving under the influence following a non-injury crash in rural Alma. Jerel Wisecup of East Bennett allegedly ran off the road n...
May 06, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, May 6th, 2021
A 26-year-old Odin woman was arrested by Salem Police on drug charges following a late Wednesday night traffic stop. Mikayla Rowcliff of DeWolf Street was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged p...
May 06, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Construction begins on $33-million new electric substation in Louisville
Ameren Illinois has announced work is getting underway on a new electric substation in Louisville. The $33-million project is designed to enhance energy service reliability, flexibility and load capac...
May 06, 2021 Robert Claypool / CC
Softball Camps to Be Held at Kaskaskia College
The Kaskaskia College Softball Program will be hosting summer softball camps every Wednesday in June. Dates include June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The price of each camp will be...
May 06, 2021
Jones 5 Shy Of 800 With SC Win At Altamont....Salem Travels To Mt Vernon
South Central improved to 7-1 on the season with a non-conference road win at Altamont 9-2. Beau Jolliff doubled and drove in a pair of runs along with Brandt Hiestand while Spencer Johannes drove in ...
May 06, 2021
Lady Cats Get Another Huge Hit From Paulson In Win At Okawville....SC Dominates Dieterich
The Lady Cats also travel to Mt Vernon today for softball play. Salem is coming off a 3-2 win at Okawville yesterday. Salem scored a pair of runs in the 7th inning to take the lead and hold on. Avery ...
May 06, 2021
Bass Fishing Sectionals Today....Salem Joins Others At Forbes
Today is the Bass Fishing Sectionals across Illinois for High School. South Central will be at Forbes Lake along with 26 other teams with the top 3 advancing to the state tournament at Carlyle Lake. T...
May 06, 2021 Kylie & Rob (and Helen) / CC
Lincoln Trail Hires Former KC Blue Angels Coach To Lead The Way
A former Kaskaskia College women's basketball coach has accepted a position that will bring him back to the GRAC. Zach Loll led the Blue Angels to a national tournament appearance in 2010 and most rec...
May 06, 2021
Franklin Park Boys & Girls Regional Champs
The Franklin Park boys and girls track and field teams are regional champions after yesterday's meet held at SCHS. The boys finished with 168 points which edged Centralia's 148 and Olney 3rd with 115....
May 06, 2021 Photo credit - FTS Productions/Wilkins Studios
