Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Washington County included in Governor's severe weather disaster proclamation
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation for eight counties, including Washington, following recent severe weather events across the state. Washington County is included for severe weat...
Jul 14, 2023 One of the 50 Tri-County Electric poles brought down by the June 30th storm. Photo: Tri-County Electric Facebook page.
Centralia Regional Library District names new director
The Centralia Regional Library District has a new director. Former Assistant Director Tammy Wendling has been named to replace retiring director Diana Donahoo who retired on July 1st. Board of Trustee...
Jul 14, 2023
Kinmundy Board of Alderman votes to bring down old water tower
The old Kinmundy water tower on the north side of town no longer in service will be coming down. The Board of Alderman Thursday night voted to accept a bid from Iseler Demolition of Michigan to bring ...
Jul 14, 2023 Slated for demolition. A no longer used water tower on the north side of Kinmundy.
Local Republican lawmakers call for hearings on neglect in facilities for developmentally disabled
Several area lawmakers are demanding joint hearings of the Illinois House and Senate Human Services and Mental and Behavioral Health Committees after news reports surfaced this week detailing horrific...
Jul 14, 2023 Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center (Whitney Curtis for ProPublica)
Most of Illinois remains in drought despite recent rains
Conditions improved over the past week but most of Illinois including Marion County remains in a drought. State Climatologist Trent Ford says while many areas enjoyed some rain recently, it wasn't eno...
Jul 14, 2023
Third annual Centralia Summer Market planned for Saturday
The 3rd annual Centralia Summer Market will include a capacity 63 vendors this Saturday and has been expanded to three downtown blocks. Kristy Kuder and Mimi Hawkins started the event as a family frie...
Jul 14, 2023 A scene from the 2022 Summer Market in downtown Centralia.
Police Beat for Friday, July 14th, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 41-yea-rold Iuka man for domestic battery and violation of bail bond. Jason White of Foster Road was taken to the Marion County Jail pending a decision...
Jul 14, 2023
Sr Legion District Tournament Opens, Gators & Express With Shutout Wins
The Senior Legion District 23 Playoffs opened up last night at Aviston City Park. In the opening game, 2nd seed Trenton Gators shutout 3rd seed Aviston Commodores 6-0. Seth Woodawll with a complete ga...
Jul 14, 2023
District Tournaments Open For 11u and 10 Salem All Stars This Weekend
The Salem 10u and 11u All Stars will open up District Baseball play this evening. The 11u will play their districts at Mt Carmel as they open tonight at 6pm against Olney. Mt Carmel and Robinson will ...
Jul 14, 2023
Salem Relay Team Breaks 2 Records
Congratulations to the 13/14 boys swimming relay team of Liam Morris, Jacob Crompton, Martin Douglas and Josiah Montgomery who broke both the medley and free relay Salem Swordfish Team Records.
Jul 14, 2023
