Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Elliott blasts NASCAR for fining Stenhouse $75,000 for All-Star Race fight it used in a promotion
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Chase Elliott is criticizing NASCAR for fining driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. $75,000 for punching Kyle Busch following Sunday night's All-Star Race after it had used video of the fig...
May 25, 2024
Spanish teacher Carrie Toth named Teacher of the Year at SCHS
The Salem Community High School Teacher of Year is Carrie Toth. The surprise announcement came at the close of school breakfast at SCHS on Thursday morning by Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering. "From j...
May 24, 2024 Salem Community High School Teacher of the Year Carrie Toth. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia officials say dog at center of aggravated cruelty to animal charge is recovering
Centralia Police have released additional information about an April incident that has resulted in a 36-year-old Centralia woman being formally charged in Marion County Court this week with aggravated...
May 24, 2024
Police Beat for Friday, May 24th, 2024
A 49-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on a failure to appear major traffic warrant. Tonya Pannell of Hester Avenue was taken to the Marion County Jail on the no bond warr...
May 24, 2024
Centralia High School Board discusses summer projects
The Centralia High School Board held its final meeting of the school year on Thursday. Friday is the final day of exams, concluding the school year for students. Over the summer, students in need of a...
May 24, 2024
COR Mitchell Advances To 1a Hurdles Final....Smith & Thompson To Represent Salem Today
Christ Our Rock sophomore Landyn Mitchell has made the finals at the IHSA Class 1a State Track and Field Meet at Eastern Illinois University in Charelston. Mitchell won heat #1 of the 110m High Hurdle...
May 24, 2024
Orphans Finish Up Amazing Tennis Season At State
The Centralia Orphans tennis season came to an end last night at the State Tournament. They are currently 23rd in the state. Gustavo Kieling won his opening round game before falling in the 2nd round....
May 24, 2024
Lady Cats Look For 2nd Straight Regional Title Today....Mount Vernon's Season Ends To Marion
The Salem Lady Wildcats are in regional championship action today at Highland when they take on the Effingham Hearts. Salem is 25-7 on the season and has a win over Effingham this season. They shutout...
May 24, 2024
Lever & Powless Sign With University of Southern Indiana
A pair of Salem Cheerleaders have signed their letters of intent making it official. Jillie Powless will cheer at the University of Southern Indiana as she was a four year varsity member of the Salem ...
May 24, 2024 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
Max Dye Shuts Out Bandys At LL Complex
In Salem Little League softball action, Kaylee Carroll struck out 14 leading Max Dye past Bandy's 4-0. She only gave up 1 hit over her five innings. Brinn Detmer and Jayla Tabor got Max Dye on the boa...
May 24, 2024
