Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Edwardsville Tigers Head To 4a IHSA State Final Four This Weekend
Don't let the 8 losses for the Edwardsville Tigers against their 31 wins fool you, they have played a brutal out of state schedule with only 2 of their losses (Belleville West & Teutopolis) were t...
Jun 05, 2024 Photo Credit: Edwardsville HS Athletics
Wise World of Wellen presented b Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented b Salem Eye Clinic 1. After George Washington's presidency was over, he opened up a whiskey distillery in Virginia, and it quickly became the biggest one in the country....
Jun 05, 2024
Central City Board finalizes cellular tower easement
The Central City Village Board has approved an ordinance outlining a perpetual communications easement agreement with the company SBA regarding village-owned property on which SBA maintains a cellular...
Jun 05, 2024
Centralia issues over $2-million in building permits in May
The City of Centralia has issued more than $2 million in building permits during May. There were four permits for over $100,000 including a $750,000 permit issued for construction of the new Kentucky ...
Jun 05, 2024
Three more candidates get on the Marion County ballot for county board races
Three candidates will appear on the November General Election Ballot for county board after being caucused onto the ballot by the Democratic and Republican Central Committees. The Democrats have place...
Jun 05, 2024
Historic Copperfield house in Centralia to hold special open house Saturday
Story and photos by Steven Stilt The historic Copperfield house on South Elm Street in Centralia will host a special open house this weekend, including a meal that will remind guests of the House of K...
Jun 05, 2024 Pictured is the Copperfield house in Centralia, which will host a meal and open
house this Saturday evening.
Salem man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child
A 46-year-old Salem man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a child. Salem Police arrested Chet Silvey of Salem Mobile Home Park following an investigation into a complaint that he had expose...
Jun 05, 2024
Salem man sent to jail after allegedly showing up intoxicated for sentencing hearing
A 54-year-old Salem man has had his pre-trial release revoked and sent to the Marion County Jail after allegedly showing up Tuesday under the influence for a sentencing hearing on a petition to revoke...
Jun 05, 2024
3a State Baseball Semifinals Set for Duly Health & Care Field Starting Friday, Highland Looking For 3rd State Title
The Highland Bulldogs will represent the south at the IHSA 3a State Baseball Tournament at Duly Health & Care Field in Joliet this weekend. After knocking off Mahomet Seymour in Monday's Super Sec...
Jun 05, 2024
YMCA/City of Salem Women's A League Volleyball Tournament Finishes With Spike Tyson's Winning The Title
In City of Salem/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball tournament action this week, Spike Tysons won the title beating Washed Up Wildcats 25-19, 25-21. Washed Up Wildcats earned a trip to the title match w...
Jun 05, 2024
