Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Marion County parking lot project moves closer to reality
The Marion County Board Tuesday night approved a contract to take core samples on soil underneath the former service station in the 200 block of North Broadway to determine if there would be any limit...
Aug 23, 2023 The current unimproved county parking lot is at two levels with concrete baracades between them with the only pavement from what was left behind from prior buildings that have since been torn down.
More federal prisoners headed to the Marion County Jail
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps says more federal prisoners are headed to the county jail. He's been concerned about a lower number of federal inmates recently that could lead to a shortfall in the...
Aug 23, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Sandoval school board acts on number of personnel issues
The Sandoval School Board acted on a number of resignations and filled a number of positions at its meeting this week as the school year got underway. The board hired Andrew Cunningham as its new full...
Aug 23, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023
A 42-year-old Salem man turned himself in on an outstanding Marion County traffic warrant. Brian Woodward of East Main Street posted $250 cash bond and was released. The Marion County Sheriff's Depart...
Aug 23, 2023
Central City working on state grant for major park improvements
The village of Central City is making progress toward an OSLAD grant, which could provide Central City with a maximum of $600,000 in funding for renovations and developments in Lions Park. These renov...
Aug 23, 2023 Central City Village Board
Illinois Public Health officials say to be careful in the heat
Temperatures are rising and the State Department of Public Health is warning Illinoisans to be careful in the heat. Exposure to extreme heat can cause serious health complications says the State's Chi...
Aug 23, 2023 Ryan Stone / Unsplash
Shrine Game Kickoff Moved Back To 8pm
The kickoff of the 2023 season will have to wait 60 more minutes, as kickoff for Centralia at Salem from Jim Finks Field for Friday night has been moved from a 7pm start to 8pm. Gates will open at 6:3...
Aug 23, 2023 (Photo by: Stephen Peeck Photography)
Stallions & Cougars Pick Up Big Fall Baseball Wins
Christ Our Rock scored 11 runs in the 3rd inning as they outhit Wayne City 16-0 in their 18-0 victory. Christian Nollman drove in 3 runs on 3 hits and scored 3 times. DaMari Dabney and Drew Lueking dr...
Aug 23, 2023 Darren Whitley
SC Opens Volleyball Season With Home Win
The SC Lady Cougars won their volleyball opener knocking off Ramsey 23-25, 25-15, 25-13. Megan Yates had 12 assists, Reagan Roberts added 10. Brooke Cowger is poised for a big season as she had 13 kil...
Aug 23, 2023
Falcons Get Walk-Off From Dodson In Win Over Patoka
In junior high baseball yesterday, Ryker Dodson drove home the winning run as SC walked-off beating Patoka 3-2. Colton Tockstein also drove in a Falcon run. Aidan Hoover and Dodson pitched in the win ...
Aug 23, 2023 Photo: Jamie Tockstein
