Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Domask and Shannon each score 23 as No. 14 Illinois beats Ohio State 87-75
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Marcus Domask and Terrence Shannon Jr. each had 23 points and Ty Rodgers had 13 as No. 14 Illinois beat Ohio State 87-75 on Tuesday night. Illinois (16-5, 7-3 Big Ten) held a 41-...
Jan 31, 2024
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Mars may be the "Red Planet," but the SUNSETS there are blue. 2. The moon is lemon-shaped. 3. When David Bowie was 17, he cofounded the Society fo...
Jan 31, 2024
Stained glass windows saved from the old Trout Gymnasium head to new Trout Arena this summer
By Steven Stilt The stained glass windows from Trout Gymnasium at the old Centralia High School will make their way to the new Trout Arena this summer. Principal Reid Shipley reported at Monday's scho...
Jan 30, 2024 One of the cut glass windows earlier removed from the Old Trout Gym to be refurbished for its new home at Trout Arena.
Centralia High School Board approves artificial turf for football field
By Steven Stilt An artificial turf surface will be coming to Centralia High School's Evers Field later this year. The CHS Board of Education on Monday approved a contract with Louisiana-based GeoSurfa...
Jan 30, 2024 A rendition of the artificial turf field presented at the December school board meeting.
Photo by Austin Williams.
Marion and Jefferson County to receive money to help local food and shelter programs
The United Way has announced federal money will be flowing into Marion and Jefferson Counties to supplement the efforts of local emergency food and shelter programs. Marion County will be receiving $1...
Jan 30, 2024
Centralia Police report minor injuries in crash at Pleasant and McCord Thursday night
Centralia Police have released details on a two vehicle rear end crash early Thursday night at Pleasant and McCord. Police say 51-year-old Nicole Campbell of North Walnut in Centralia was traveling so...
Jan 30, 2024
One person receives minor injury following Broadway and Brookside crash in Centralia Friday night
Centralia Police have released details on a Friday night crash at Broadway and Brookside that resulted in an injury to one of the passengers. Police reports indicate the crash occurred when a 17-year-...
Jan 30, 2024
Police Beat for Tuesday, January 30th, 2024
Centralia Police have arrested a Centralia man for interfering with the reporting of domestic violence and domestic battery. Chancellor Cooper of East Kerr was taken to the Marion County Jail to await...
Jan 30, 2024
Wildcats Head To Mater Dei Tonight On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats are 9-17 entering tonight's non-conference game at Mater Dei. Salem is coming off a running clock win on Saturday night over DuQuoin at B.E. Gum. The Knights enter at 12-14 and have...
Jan 30, 2024 Toby Gullion/FTS
Salem Freshmen Riding High With Wins Over Orphans & Olney
The Salem Freshmen Wildcats are coming off 2 straight wins. They knocked off visiting Olney last night 57-54. Marquis Ettress hit a follow bucket to give Salem a lead late in the back and forth game, ...
Jan 30, 2024 Toby Gullion/FTS
