Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. There's a secret room hidden behind Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore to store important documents. 2. The game "Twister" became popular after bein...
Feb 07, 2024
Salem Wildcat Bowlers Honored by City
The Salem Wildcat Bowling team and coaches were honored at the Salem City Council meeting on Monday night. Mayor Nic Farley read a proclamation naming Monday, February 5, 2024 as Salem Wildcat Bowling...
Feb 06, 2024 Photo: Payton Gullion
The roof literally caves in on Salem Interim City Manager Annette Sola's first day
Salem Interim City Manager Annette Sola told the city council Monday night the roof caved in during her first day on the job. Literally. Sola says when staff came in the day after her appointment on J...
Feb 06, 2024
Four to be inducted into the Centralia Community Youth Center Wall of Honor
There will be four inductees this year to the Centralia Community Youth Center's Wall of Honor. Executive Director Herb Williams says a committee has reviewed the applications submitted and selected t...
Feb 06, 2024
Wamac begins preparation for annual Easter Egg hunt
The annual Wamac Easter egg hunt is less than two months away, and organizers are once again making plans for a major event. On Monday evening, the Wamac City Council approved the purchase of 15,000 e...
Feb 06, 2024
Centralia man final to plead guilty in connection with the murder of an elderly Edgewood man
A 29-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty in Clay County Court to residential burglary and aggravated battery charges in exchange for two first degree murder charges being dropped against him. Th...
Feb 06, 2024
Salem City Council approves construction of new parks building
The Salem City Council Monday night approved a bid from Built-More Buildings to construct a new storage building for the parks department. The 42 by 24 add on will be constructed next to the new Publi...
Feb 06, 2024 File photo: Salem Mayor Nic Farley (left) City Attorney Mike Jones (center), and Interim City Manager Annette Sola during discussion at Monday night's city council meeting.
Lady Cats Win At Flora...Girls Monday Scoreboard:
The Salem Lady Wildcats earned a road win at Flora last night in a old NEC battle 44-30. Emma Gregg scored 16 and Kayla Felgenhaur added 12. Salem will travel to Wood River Thursday before opening up ...
Feb 06, 2024 Photo: Greg Maxey
Citians Roll To State Semifinals, Next Up St Mary's Alton on Thursday
The Central City Citians are into the Class S State Semifinals after a dominant win over Tamorao/St Bruno 64-25. The Citians opened the game on a 26-0 run before the Indians scored their first points ...
Feb 06, 2024 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS
JH Volleyball Roundup: Franklin Park, Raccoon & Iuka Earn Wins
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are at home today hosting Selmaville in volleyball action. The Lady Bobcats are coming off a win over Patoka 25-12, 25-14. The night began with the 6th grade winning in ...
Feb 06, 2024 Photo: Courtney Spencer
