Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem City Council gives first reading approval to higher gas meter charges
The Salem City Council Monday night gave first reading approval to an $11 monthly increase in the cost for having a residential natural gas meter. Finance Director Keli Roth says the charge is part of...
Oct 03, 2023 Eddie~S / CC
Centralia woman receives seven day contempt of court sentence
A 43-year-old Centralia woman has been sentenced to seven days in the Marion County Jail for contempt of court after allegedly showing up in court under the influence. Judge Josh Morrison sent Scenica...
Oct 03, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Centralia Soccer Honors Seniors - Photo Gallery
Centralia Soccer celebrated Senior Day yesterday. Photos submitted by Pat Hodges.
Oct 03, 2023
The Selmaville Running Rockets competed in the DuQuoin Fall Classic on Saturday.
The Varsity girls came in 4th place with top finishes by Karmen Murray(11th), Gabby Harper(18th), and Carly Veach(23rd). 165 girls ran in this race. Noah Gaston(20th) and Gavin Harper(57th) were the t...
Oct 03, 2023
Lady Cats Make History With Team Trip To State
The Salem Lady Wildcat golfers advanced to the 1a State Tournament this weekend following a 3rd place finish at Taylorville yesterday. Salem had 3 girls tie for 7th place shooting 85s. Mya Russell, Al...
Oct 03, 2023
Jairen Stroud Keeps Season Going With Solid Sectional Performance
Salem senior Jairen Stroud will continue his golf season at the State Tournament this weekend following his 3rd place finish at Mt Carmel yesterday. Stroud shot 71 which was good for a 3-way tie. Bent...
Oct 03, 2023
Boehne Wins Sectional In 2-Hole Playoff, Advances To State As Sectional Champ
Christ Our Rock's Parker Boehne won the 1a Sectionals at the Acorns in Waterloo beating Vandalia's Conner McCall in a 2-hole playoff to win the title shooting 71. It was a very tough field. Athletes n...
Oct 03, 2023
SC Advances To NTC Semifinals With Win Over Hatchets
The SC Cougars won their quarterfinal game in the NTC Tournament beating visiting Windsor/Stew-Stras 11-4. Callaway Smith was the winning pitcher going 5.1 allowing no earned runs. Zane Montes got the...
Oct 03, 2023
State Semifinals In JH Baseball & Softball Today
The SIJHSAA State Baseball and Softball Tournaments continue with semifinals today. Class L in Centralia today at 1pm will see Carterville and Waterloo followed at 3pm by Olney and DuQuoin. In state s...
Oct 03, 2023
City of Salem/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball Results
In City of Salem/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball, Bierman's General Store beat Salem Tire (25-13, 25-14), Meskil Cleaning Services over AOS Church (25-18, 19-25, 15-13) and Spike Tysons beat AOS Chur...
Oct 03, 2023
