Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Odin Firemen's Picnic set to open Thursday night
The Odin Firemen's Picnic is scheduled to open Thursday night for its three day run. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says Thursday night will be the traditional family night. "Arm bands are $25. We will ha...
May 23, 2024 Midway Fun at the 2021 Odin Firemen's Picnic.
Salem Grad Kialee Hardin Signs With SIC
HARRISBURG, IL - Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Women's Bowling Team is thrilled to announce the signing of Kialee Hardin from Salem High School. Hardin signed her Letter of Intent last Thursday,...
May 23, 2024
City of Salem/YMCA Men's Softball Scores
In City of Salem/YMCA Men's Softball, Iuka State Bank beat SWAG/Pour House 15-0, Knights over 51/50 Misfits 22-8, Knights fell to Landers Towing 17-15.
May 23, 2024
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1785, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter describing his newest invention . . . Bifocals. Ben said it would now be "unnecessary for people to carry two pairs of spectac...
May 23, 2024
107 graduate from Franklin Park Middle School
107 8th graders at Franklin Park Middle School were promoted to Salem Community High School during graduation on Tuesday night. Principal Tyler Lux noted the event was an opportunity to recognize and ...
May 22, 2024 Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux (at podium) announces graduates names as they come across the stage as School Board President Alisha Ambuehl presents the diplomas. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe is in the rear preparing the next diploma.
Raccoon Grade School student wins State Elks Essay Contest
An eighth grade student at Raccoon Grade School is the 8th grade statewide winner in the Illinois Elks essay contest. Paison Ogrzewalla, the daughter of Jeremy and Amanda Ogrzewalla, read her essay at...
May 22, 2024 Former Exalted Ruler Bob Lafenhagen (left), state essay winner Paison Ogrzewalla (center) and current Exalted Ruler Steve Lindsey (right).
Webster Leaves Her Mark At SC
How about the career for graduating senior at South Central High School, and one of the all-timers for the Lady Cougars softball team Taegan Webster. Webster ended her career with a tough Sectional lo...
May 22, 2024
Rural Iuka man seriously injured in riding lawn mower accident
A 70-year-old rural Iuka man was transported from the scene of a riding lawn mower accident near his home in the 2800 block of Bannister Road south of the Apple Ridge Road intersection on Tuesday afte...
May 22, 2024 Air Evac Medical Helicopter.
Kaskaskia College gives four-percent pay raise to non-union staff members
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees has approved a 4 percent pay increase for non-union college staff members. The 4 percent increase for non-union employees takes place in Fiscal Year 2025, which...
May 22, 2024
US Post Office agrees to pause planned closure of more mail processing centers in Illinois
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) are applauding the news that the United States Postal Service (USPS) would pause the proposed plan to eliminate mai...
May 22, 2024
