Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2022 05/04 - Margaret M. Comper
Margaret M. Comper, 98, of Central City, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Fireside House of Centralia. A life-long resident of Central City, Mrs. Comper was employed as a cook for Central City Grade...
May 04, 2021
Amy Troutt Named to the Salem City Council
The Salem City Council Monday night selected Kaskaskia College Administrator Amy Troutt to fill the remainder of the council term of now Mayor Nic Farley. Troutt says she's excited about the opportuni...
May 04, 2021
Clinton-Jefferson-Marion-Washington County Regional Superintendent of Schools retiring
The Regional Superintendent of Schools for Clinton-Jefferson-Marion-Washington Counties has announced his retirement. Ron Daniels is in his tenth year as Regional Superintendent, first for Jefferson a...
May 04, 2021
Governor says "Bridge" Phase could begin soon
The state may be able to soon enter the "Bridge" Phase of Covid-19 mitigations. Enough seniors are vaccinated for Illinois to move into the Bridge Phase, which increases capacity limits in several dif...
May 04, 2021
Kaskaskia College names Distinguished Service Award Winner
The Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees and 30 year employee of Kaskaskia College has been named the 2021 Distinguished Service Award winner. Cathy Quick was surprised when the ...
May 04, 2021 Cathy Quick listens as Kaskaskia College Board Chair Bill Hawley reads a resolution naming her the 2021 Distinguished Service Award Winner.
Salem Mayor and two councilmen sworn into office
Salem Mayor Nic Farley and newly elected city councilman Jim Koehler and Royce Bringwald were all sworn into office at Monday night's meeting. Farley has set several goals. "Its nice to take the actin...
May 04, 2021 Nic Farley is sworn in as Mayor at Monday night's city council meeting. City Clerk Bev Quinn (left) reads the oath of office as Farley's girlfriend Kendra Rose (right) holds the Bible. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council approves gas line replacement project
The Salem City Council has awarded a $228,479 bid for replacement of a portion of the main gas line along South College Street. City Manager Rex Barbee says even though they received only one bid, it ...
May 04, 2021
Lady Cats Drop Tight One At Columbia...SC Routs Ramsey
The Salem Lady Cats dropped their softball game at Columbia 4-1. Olivia Paulson homered in the loss. Maya Susmena singled for the only other Salem hit. South Central improved to 7-2 with their 12-2 wi...
May 04, 2021 Photo credit - Greg Maxey
Wildcats Drop Close One At Columbia....Cougars Rout Leaves Jones 6 Shy Of 800
The Salem Wildcats saw their 1-0 lead last until the fifth when Columbia scored and then would take the lead with single tallies in the fifth and sixth innings to beat the Wildcats 3-1. Salem only had...
May 04, 2021 Photo credit - Melinda Lotz
Games Continue Monday Night At LL Complex
In softball play, Landers beat Wabash Communications 10-3. In the win, Maci Thorsen singled along with Reagan Shuler and Lauren Mascareno. Reagan Shuler was the winning pitcher striking out 14. In the...
May 04, 2021 Photo credit - FTS Productions/Wilkins Studios
