Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. eBay originally launched in 1995 as a site called AuctionWeb. 2. Marvin Gaye trained to play pro football in 1970 and tried to get a tryout with t...
Aug 30, 2023
Several Centralia residents raise questions about city's upcoming OSLAD grant application
Several Centralia residents came before the city council Monday night raising questions about why playground improvements in Fairview Park was selected for submittal of a $600,000 OSLAD state grant fo...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo by Pat Hodges.
Kaskaskia College Board approves work force adjustment for 85 positions
The Kaskaskia College Board has approved a tentative budget and a workforce pay adjustment for 85 positions. The board Monday night placed its tentative budget on file prior to a public hearing at its...
Aug 29, 2023 KC Vice Presidents sign three year employment contracts. Front Row (l-r) Provost-Vice President Julie Obermark, Vice President of Administrative Services Judy Hemker, Vice President of Student Services Amy Zanton and CIO-Vice President of Institutional Support & Technology George Kriss. Back row (l-r) KC Board of Trustees Chairman John W. Hawley and KC President George Evans.
Two new Centralia Police Officers sworn in
Two new Centralia Police Officers have been sworn in to serve the city. Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke introduced Tyler Crawford and William Henegar before they took the oath of office from ...
Aug 29, 2023 New patrolman William Henegar is sworn in by City Clerk Kim Enke while his parents Kelly Henegar and Thomas Henegar look on. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia City Council approves lease agreement with Community Youth Center; clearing way for expansion
The Centralia City Council has approved a $1 a year lease with the Centralia Community Youth Center Association for continued use of its building on East Rexford Street. Executive Director Herb Willia...
Aug 29, 2023 Centralia Community Youth Center Executive Director Herb Williams
CORLHS Stallions Rout Mulberry Grove
Christ Our Rock blew out Mulberry Grove yesterday 17-7 on the road. DaMari Dabney tripled home a run, Lendon Isaiah had 4 hits and 3 RBI. Jayden Bazile and Noah Kenley drove in 2 runs each as the Stal...
Aug 29, 2023 Darren Whitley
Lady Cats Volleyball Get First Win Of The Year, SC Holds Off Woodlawn
The Salem Lady Cats got their first win of the season beating visiting Okawville on Dress Like Your Dad night 25-10, 25-20 to improve to 1-2 on the season. The night opened with the freshman losing in...
Aug 29, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Salem Lady Cat Golfers Dominate Olney
Traveling to the Richland County Country Club, the Salem Lady Wildcats golf team continued their solid play earning a 177-245 victory Alyssa Paul led Salem with a 40, Mya Russell 45 and 46s from Mak M...
Aug 29, 2023
Boenhe's Even Park 36 Good For 2nd In 5-Team Contest
Christ Our Rock competed at the Spencer T. Olin Golf Course on the front nine in a 5-team contest. Marquette Catholic won with a 164 followed by Father McGivney 166, Civic Memorial shot 187, Maryville...
Aug 29, 2023 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
CORLHS XC Opens Season In Solid Form, Head To Salem Today
The Christ Our Rock Stallions opened up their season at the New Athens Invite. The boys were 2nd with 52 points to Columbia with 44 out of 14 teams represented. Senior Elijah Gregory was 2nd in 16:55....
Aug 29, 2023
