Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Community High School Inducts Largest NHS Class In Recent Memory
On Tuesday, November 14th, twenty-five new members were inducted into the Salem Community High School chapter of the National Honor Society. Students were selected for membership based on the four Nat...
Nov 17, 2023
Two Flora women arrested on Class X drug charges following Central City traffic stop
Central City Police have arrested two Flora women on three Class X felony drug offenses among other charges. 20-year-old Brooklyn Rueger and 32-year-old Brittani Rueger of West 8th Street were both ar...
Nov 17, 2023
Odin residents encouraged to take advantage of leaf vac
Odin Mayor Greg Smith is encouraging Odin residents to take advantage of the village's leaf vacuum. Smith says from now until December 15th, residents can rake their leaves to curbside for pickup. He ...
Nov 17, 2023
Porch of Salem home damaged in Friday morning fire
A porch on a Salem home was damaged in an early Friday morning fire. Salem Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Bill Fulton says a Salem policeman on patrol first spotted the fire at the Barbara R...
Nov 17, 2023
Shotgun deer hunting season begins Friday with warning about tree stand safety
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding deer hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands. The shotgun deer hunting season begins today (Friday) and continues Saturday and Sunday...
Nov 17, 2023
New member of Marion County Health Board willing to sign orders to keep health department services in place
Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow is breathing a sigh of relief. She told WJBD-WSIQ that a newly appointed member of the health board has agreed to become the department's m...
Nov 17, 2023 Marion County Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow (center) explains the role of the health department at an earlier board meeting. Looking on is County Clerk Steve Fox (left) and Health Board member Keith Kessler (right). Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Lady Cats Return To DuQuoin Tonight On WJBD.....CHS Tournament Opening Night Results....SC Wins Home OT Thriller
The Salem Lady Wildcats are back in action tonight at the DuQuoin Tip Off Tournament with a trip to the finals on the line. They have started out 2-0 in tournament play and have forced 69 turnovers in...
Nov 17, 2023
State Football Semifinals On Saturday In IHSA
The state football semifinals are tomorrow. In 3a, Mt Carmel looks to hand Roxana their only loss as they travel to the Shells for a 3pm kickoff. Murphysboro is at home against top-seed and perennial ...
Nov 17, 2023
IHSFCA Football All State Honorable Mention List Released
The IHSFCA released it's Honorable Mention All State teams. In 5a, Centralia quarterback Daryle Jones received the honor. He joins Mattoon linebacker Cale Kimbro and Triad lineman Lane Mahnesmith. In ...
Nov 17, 2023
JH Boys Basketball: Franklin Park Falls In OT...Raccoon, Odin & Central City Earn Wins
In middle school boys basketball, Franklin Park fell in overtime to Marion 49-40. The game was tied at 38 after regulation. Kyler King led Salem with 16, Corey Keele added 12 and Silas Lux 6. The JV l...
Nov 17, 2023 Submitted Photo
