Author Archives: WJBD Staff
daVinci Xi Robotic-Assisted Surgical System arrives at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese has announced the recent acquisition of the daVinci Xi robotic-assisted surgical system. The system is designed with the goal of further advancing the technology u...
Jul 11, 2023 HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese surgery colleagues Jessica Campbell, surgical technologist (left) and Kari Hake, RN,(right) prepare for the first surgery on the da Vinci® Xi robotic-assisted surgical system.
Centralia City Council approves upgrading of utility billing system to provide more options
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved a new fee structure for debit and credit card users and an upgrade of its utility billing system to provide more information to utility customers. City...
Jul 11, 2023 Centralia City Manager Kory Smith.
Four face new felony drug charges following weekend arrests
Four new felony drug charges have been filed in Marion County Court following weekend arrests. 33-year-old Michael Wimberly of East 4th in Kinmundy and 34-year-old Whitley Mulvaney of Meadow Lane in S...
Jul 11, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
State Police announce results of two special patrols
State Police have announced the results of two special patrols conducted in Marion County during June. There were 35 citations issued during an occupant restraint enforcement patrol in Marion and Rich...
Jul 11, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department releases details on crash at Route 37 and Kell Road
The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports a two vehicle crash at Route 37 and the Kell Road occurred on Saturday afternoon when a pickup truck waiting to make a left turn was hit in the rear by a...
Jul 11, 2023
Salem Drops 12u District Title To Robinson, 11u Opens Friday at Mt Carmel
The Salem 12u fell in the District Championship to Robinson 9-3 to end their post-season run. Salem was outhit 11-7 and committed 4 errors to the Maroons 0. Salem scored 3 times in the top of the firs...
Jul 11, 2023
Patoka Trap Shooters Competed At Nationals Over The Weekend
The Patoka Trap Shooting competed at the USA High School Clay Target Nationals. Overall everyone performed well as it's tough to advance to the finals here, as the scores were phenomenal as they compe...
Jul 11, 2023
Salem 8u Wins Olney All Star Softball Tournament
The Salem 8u Lady Wildcats won the Olney All Star Softball Tournament over the weekend going 3-0. They opened with a 13-2 win over Paris. Salem then beat Olney 13-6 and would turn around and face Olne...
Jul 11, 2023
Vandalia 18u 2nd at ISU Tournament
The Vandalia 18u travel baseball team that includes SC grad Anthony Buonaura fell in the semifinals of the ISU Invitational at Millikin University. They lost to the Decatur Commanders 8-5 to finish 3-...
Jul 11, 2023
SC 15u Storm Chasers 2nd Over The Weekend
The SC 15u Storm Chasers featuring several Salem players finished 2nd at the O'Fallon Tournament over the weekend. SC opened the tournament with 4 straight wins beating the Southern Illinois Rage 13-5...
Jul 11, 2023 Gina Moore
