Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Michael Jackson sang the chorus for the one-hit wonder "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell. 2. Machu Picchu was built in 1450, which means it's y...
Aug 09, 2023
Continental Tire hosts first apprenticeship program signing with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges
Continental Tire of the Americas celebrated its apprenticeship program with Kaskaskia and Rend Lake Colleges with its first apprentice signing event at its plant last Friday. Apprentices will attend K...
Aug 08, 2023 First year apprentice and Centralia High School grad Mitchell Miller (center) with his grandmother Malinda Mitchell (left) and mother Meredith Miller (right).
Salem City Council agrees to sell old guns at police department
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl received permission from the city council Monday night to sell 12 shotguns and 22 revolvers that have been in storage at the department longer than the 20 plus years he...
Aug 08, 2023 Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl.
Wamac Board approves solar energy farm
The Wamac Board of Alderman Monday night approved the location of a solar energy farm at Center Street and Irvington Road on the west side of town. Mayor Butch Mathis says the facility to be built by ...
Aug 08, 2023
Corn and soybean crops improved last week
Conditions improved in this week's crop report. Temperatures were about average but it was wetter than normal this past week. Crop Statistician Mark Schleusener says soybeans were blooming on 93% of a...
Aug 08, 2023 Walt Stoneburner / CC
Purple Heart Recipient and World War II Veteran from Clay County honored on 100th Birthday
State Representative Blaine Wilhour has honored Warren Alden Baker of Clay County on his 100th birthday. Baker was presented a certificate by Wilhour thanking him for his service to our country and hi...
Aug 08, 2023 Pictured (l-r): Past Chairman of the Flora High School Veterans Wall, Collin Moseley, Mr. Warren “Bake” Baker, Baker’s daughter Marsha (Baker) Mink, and Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s Legislative Assistant, Lori Bear.
YMCA/Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Tournament Begins
The Salem Recreation Department/Marion County YMCA Coed Sand Volleyball League Tournament opened up on Monday night at Bryan Park. Meskil Cleaning Services opened with a 21-7, 21-15 win over Sand Eate...
Aug 08, 2023
Selmaville Rockets Use Big 3rd Inning To Take Season Opening W
The Selmaville Rockets opened up their baseball season with a 16-6 road win over Field. The Rockets scored 9 runs in the third inning to put the game away. Nicholi Marhanka and Logan Butts each finish...
Aug 08, 2023 Photo: Country Pearl Photography
Selmaville Lady Rockets Open With Dominant Win
Selmaville opened up with a 17-2 win over Field. The game was 4-0 after five innings when Selmaville scored 13 runs in the top of the six. Kaolin Lewis tripled and drove in 3 runs. Shelby Johnson went...
Aug 08, 2023
Starnes Takes Top Spot At Forbes ICASST Mini
Sunday the Salem Wildcats Bass Fishing Team competed in the Forbes ICASST Mini. Colten Starnes took the top spot with a 3 fish limit weighing 5.15 pounds. Cooper Lobek, Zane Barthelemy, Lucas Hodge an...
Aug 08, 2023
