Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Police Beat for Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 34-year-old Michael Dulaney of Winners Circle in Salem for alleged driving under the influence, no valid drivers license and for possession of a controlled substance. Police...
Aug 15, 2023
Hoffman teen charged with alleged aggravated driving under the influence following weekend crash south of Greenville
A 17-year-old Hoffman teen has been charged as an adult in connection with a fatal car-motorcycle accident south of Greenville in Bond County over the weekend. State Police say 40-year-old Jason Boaz ...
Aug 15, 2023
Battle of Badges Blood Drive set for Wednesday in Salem
The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is set in Salem for Wednesday. Zach Ellmore of the Red Cross says those in the community are invited to join in the battle of donating to their favorite eme...
Aug 15, 2023
'The feds are still after me and our Friend:' jury sees email exchanges between Madigan confidants
Former Madigan chief of staff on trial for perjury, obstruction of justice By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - After the FBI raided his western Illinois home...
Aug 15, 2023
Corn and soybean crop conditions continue to improve
Corn and soybean crop conditions continue to improve in Illinois This past week was slightly cooler and wetter than normal in most parts of the state. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says soybeans ...
Aug 15, 2023 Tom Bower / CC
Salem Boys & Girls Golfers Open Up Seasons In Style
The Salem Wildcats boy's golf team started the fall season at the Hickory Stick Invitational in Wood River. In a field of 21 teams, Salem finished tied for first with Mascoutah shooting a team score o...
Aug 15, 2023
Archer Tucker Wins Centralia Lake ICASST Mini
The Centralia Lake ICASST Mini was held over the weekend with Archer Tucker taking home first place as well as Big Bass with a 4.8 pound fish. Garrett Gaddis was 2nd followed in the top 5 by Tyler Cur...
Aug 15, 2023
Patoka/Odin's Rally Cut Just Short In OBC Title Game.....Rockets Take 3rd
Patoka/Odin finished 2nd to Central City 3-2 in the title game of the OBC Baseball Tournament. The Mohawks scored 2 runs in the final inning but had their rally cut just short. The game only had 4 tot...
Aug 15, 2023
Iuka Wins OBC Softball Tournament, Selmaville 3rd....SC Gets Conference Road Win
The Iuka Lady Pirates won the OBC Tournament title with a 6-2 win over Central City. Katee Sellers got the win allowing just one hit and striking out 16. Rylee Wilson led the team with 2 hits and 4 RB...
Aug 15, 2023 Submitted Photo
Salem Recreation/YMCA Sand Volleyball Tournament Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA coed sand volleyball, the tournament began. Dairy Mart opened with a straight sets win over BB 2.0 21-12, 21-15. It was Meskil Cleaning advancing over 3 Gen Farms 21-13, 21-18...
Aug 15, 2023
