Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Centralia City School Board approves math curriculum for upcoming school year
Centralia City Schools approved a new math curriculum at the monthly board meeting on Tuesday night. The CENGAGE math curriculum was purchased for $201,435. In the curriculum report, Christina Becker ...
Jul 10, 2024
Salem City Council agrees to apply for state grant for development of downtown venue
The Salem City Council Tuesday afternoon agreed to apply for a Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets grant that could pay as much as 75-percent of the cost of developing a downtown event center....
Jul 10, 2024 The City of Salem has purchased a vacant lot at McMackin and Maple which will be used as a focal point of downtown events.
Marion County Board accepts agreement with Kroger in national lawsuit over opioids
The Marion County Board has approved a settlement with the Kroger company over their sales of opioids. State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth told the county board Tuesday night Kroger is the latest company to...
Jul 10, 2024 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth addresses county board about opioid settlement with Kroger. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Jr Legion Districts Open Tonight In Breese - Odin v. Trenton
The Junior American Legion District 23 Playoffs begin today at North Side Park in Breese. The Tournament only has 3 teams involved. The opener will be today at 7pm between Odin and Trenton with the wi...
Jul 10, 2024
Bracket Released For Capital Classic Tournament in Lawrenceville/Red Hill
The bracket is already out for the upcoming Capital Classic basketball tournament hosted by Lawrenceville and Red Hill in late November. The Salem Wildcats will be at the Lawrenceville site for pool p...
Jul 10, 2024
Dolphins Win Inaugural Clinton County Females in Flag Football Title
The inaugural season of the Females in Flag Football League has concluded over the weekend at the Clinton County Fairgrounds with the Tournament. The Dolphins beat the Steelers 31-6 in the title game....
Jul 10, 2024
CORLHS Hosting Volleyball Camp July 23-24
Christ Our Rock will be hosting a volleyball camp on July 23 and 24 from 10-noon for incoming 2nd through 8th graders. The cost is $30 per kid, additional campers of the same household are only $20 pe...
Jul 10, 2024
Michael Busch, Ian Happ, Jameson Taillon power Cubs past AL East-leading Orioles 9-2
BALTIMORE (AP) - Michael Busch and Ian Happ homered, and Jameson Taillon and three relievers combined for a five-hitter as the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-2 on Tuesday night. Taillon (6-...
Jul 10, 2024
Royals-Cardinals game postponed to Wednesday because of rainfall from Hurricane Beryl
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The game between the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals originally scheduled for Tuesday night was postponed because of heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, wh...
Jul 10, 2024
Centralia City Council approves two satellite water contracts and SRO agreement with Centralia High School
By Steven Stilt At its meeting on Monday evening, the Centralia City Council approved new water sales agreements between Centralia and two satellite customers of the city's water system. Council membe...
Jul 09, 2024 Photo cutline: Centralia American Legion Post 446 officers presented donations to the Centralia City Council on Monday evening. From left are city councilmen Jeff Castellari and Israel “Izzy” Fontanez, Post 446 Finance Officer Wayne Sensel, Mayor Bryan Kuder, Post 446 Commander Al Simmons, Councilwoman Barri Allen and Councilman Rob Jackson. Z(Photo by Steven Stilt)
