Author Archives: WJBD Staff
YMCA/Salem Recreation Men's Softball Scores From 7/13
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball last night, Pennington Chevrolet beat El Rancherito 15-10, Iuka State Bank over El Rancherito 19-2.
Jul 14, 2023
Northwestern fires baseball coach Jim Foster amid misconduct allegations
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Northwestern baseball coach Jim Foster was fired Thursday amid allegations of misconduct, three days after football coach Pat Fitzgerald was dismissed because of a hazing scandal...
Jul 14, 2023 slgckgc / CC
Centralia City Grade School Board moves forward with multi-purpose rooms for Jordan and Central Schools
The Centralia City Grade School Board has approved a contract with Shores Contractors of Centralia for additions at both Jordan and Central Schools. Superintendent Craig Clark hopes construction is un...
Jul 13, 2023
Greater Salem Area Foundation Annual Evening Swim to be free Friday night
A free evening swim will be held Friday night at the Salem Aquatic Center. Greater Salem Area Foundation spokesperson Tabatha Meador says the admission charge has been dropped for this year's event an...
Jul 13, 2023
SCHS online registration begins Monday
Online registration at Salem Community High School is open starting this coming Monday, July 17th. Incoming students are asked to complete the online registration process at www.salemhigh.com through ...
Jul 13, 2023
Salem man arrested following hit and run crash at Odin and Green Street Road
A 35-year-old Salem man has been arrested following a non-injury hit and run crash at the Green Street Road and Odin Road south of Odin Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say 64-year-ol...
Jul 13, 2023
SUV flips over on its top in Wednesday morning crash in downtown Centralia
Centralia Police say both drivers declined medical attention following a two vehicle crash at Noleman and Poplar Streets in downtown Centralia just before noon Wednesday morning. Police reports indica...
Jul 13, 2023 Both drivers escaped injury in this two vehicle crash at Poplar and Noleman late Wednesday morning. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Jr Gold Bowling Nationals In Indianapolis See's Local Flare
It's a busy next few weeks for area youth bowlers as the Jr Gold Championships are being held in Indianapolis at three different sites around the city with thousands of bowlers from around the country...
Jul 13, 2023
KC Cross Country Camp & Fundraiser 5K Coming Up
The Kaskaskia Cross Country Team will be holding a camp on July 26-28 for any age group. This is a great opportunity for any runners looking to gain some extra knowledge, or meet like minded running f...
Jul 13, 2023
Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball Scores From 7/12/23
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball, ABC Pub knocked off SWAG/Pour House 13-3, Iuka State Bank beat SWAG 16-8.
Jul 13, 2023
