Author Archives: WJBD Staff
CJHS Tigers Stay Undefeated Behind 18 From Bratton
The Centralia Tigers remained undefeated on the season with a 60-43 win at Carterville. Kenny Bratten led Centralia with 18 and Trey Branch added 17. In the loss for Carterville, Anson Anderson hit 7 ...
Dec 15, 2023
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Madison Skinner had 18 kills and a Final Four record six aces to lead defending champion Texas to a 3-1 win over Wisconsin in the semifinals of the NCAA women's volleyball tournamen...
Dec 15, 2023
Robert Thomas scores twice, Blues beat Senators 4-2 to end losing streak at 4 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Robert Thomas had two goals and an assist and the St. Louis Blues won in interim coach Drew Bannister's NHL coaching debut, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night to end a ...
Dec 15, 2023
Bulls run out to huge lead, then hang on to beat Heat 124-116
MIAMI (AP) - The Chicago Bulls started the night by doing something their franchise hadn't seen since the Michael Jordan era. They ended up doing something that not even Jordan's great teams did. A 33...
Dec 15, 2023
Centralia man pleads guilty in Marion County Court to criminal sexual abuse
A 43-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse from an incident that occurred in November 2005. Francisco Rojas of West Rexford admitted to committing sexual abuse with a pers...
Dec 14, 2023
Centralia man pleads guilty to reduced charge following March grooming arrest
A 34-year-old Centralia man originally charged with grooming has pleaded guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge of endangering the health and life of a child. Micah Johnson of Clear Lake Drive enterin...
Dec 14, 2023
Salem Elks make $6,000 in donations to two area food pantries
The Salem Elks presented checks totaling $6,000 to two area food pantries on Wednesday evening. The Elks grant writer Mike Hooe says the money is coming from the Elk's National Foundation's 'Beacon Gr...
Dec 14, 2023 Salem Elks Exhalted Ruler Bob Lafenhagan (left) presents a check to Rae Daleo of the Salem Ministerial Alliance along with Grant Writer Mike Hooe.
Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner decides not to revoke Centralia House liquor license
Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner Bryan Kuder has decided NOT to suspend, terminate or revoke the liquor license of Ramey's Centralia House Restaurant. Kuder held a hearing last week on his prop...
Dec 14, 2023 Centralia Mayor and Liquor Commissioner listens to testimony at last week's Liquor Commission hearing. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Marion County Highway Engineer outlines funded projects for next five years
Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick has compiled a list of road and bridge projects that have been funded during the next five years. The list includes six bridges that are either closed or ...
Dec 14, 2023 Marion County Highway Department building.
Rural Centralia man pleads guilty to aggravated battery to a child
A 47-year-old rural Centralia man has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery to a child. Benjamin Beard of West 4th was charged with grabbing a girl under the age of 13 around the neck. He was placed on...
Dec 14, 2023
