Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Today is primary election day in Illinois
Despite a number of contested primary races, Marion County Clerk Steve Fox is not anticipating a large voter turnout in today's Primary Election. A check Monday morning of some of the polling places b...
Mar 19, 2024
Salem has new Public Works Director
The City of Salem has a new Public Works Director. Travis Sanders of rural Kell spent his first day on the job Monday. Interim City Manager Annette Sola says Sanders was one of 18 to apply for the job...
Mar 19, 2024 Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders.
Salem City Council moves forward with lot that could be centerpiece of downtown activities
The Salem City Council has given Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini permission to pursue the purchase of a vacant lot at 203 West McMackin Street provided the cost is not over $45,000. Sh...
Mar 19, 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.
Salem City Council enters into TIF Redevelopment Agreement with new industrial park business
The Salem City Council Monday night approved a tax increment redevelopment agreement with Bromley Excavating which is locating a concrete and asphalt recycling facility on South Hotze Street in the we...
Mar 19, 2024 Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini.
Estimated 221 attend Ag Day Breakfast at Marion County Farm Bureau
National Agriculture Day was celebrated with a free breakfast at the Marion County Farm Bureau building in Salem on Tuesday. Farm Bureau Manager Brad Conant says 221 either ate in or got breakfast to ...
Mar 19, 2024 Breakfast is served at Marion County Farm Bureau's Ag Day Breakfast. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
More than 250 tour renovated Bryan Birthplace in Salem during Sunday open house
Salem City Councilman Jim Koehler who has spearheaded the renovation of the William Jennings Bryan Birthplace on South Broadway says he was blown away by the more than 250 who attended the Sunday open...
Mar 19, 2024 Salem City Councilman Jim Koehler (center) discusses William Jennings Bryan with some of the visitors to the house on Sunday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
City of Salem/YMCA Volleyball A League Tournament Results
City of Salem Recreation/YMCAWinter Coed Volleyball A League Tournament concluded yesterday at the Salem Communities Activity Center. Beriman's General Store won the title over Coryell Investment Grou...
Mar 19, 2024
Salem Anglers Open Season With First ICASSTT Mini At Newton
Salem kicks off their spring season hosting the first ICASSTT mini of the spring season at Newton lake. 50 anglers took to the water Sunday to fill their 3 bass limits on a cold windy day. Ross Deters...
Mar 19, 2024
Lady Cats Host Mount Vernon Today At Tully Park....Odin Gets First Win Of The Year
The 2-0 Lady Wildcats softball team had their home opener canceled due to cold yesterday. They added a game today so they will host the very talented Mount Vernon Lady Rams to Tully Park at 4:30 this ...
Mar 19, 2024
Wildcats JV/V Host Benton Today, Orphans Fall To Mascoutah
The Salem Wildcats baseball team is 0-4 and will look for their first win of the season today when they host Benton. The Salem JV is 2-2 on the season and will host the Rangers at the Little League Co...
Mar 19, 2024
