Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Power back on throughout area
Ameren Illinois restored the final electricity Tuesday morning that was still out following Saturday evening's fierce winds and severe thunderstorms. Only eight customers remained out in Centralia ear...
Aug 01, 2023 Contract electric crews gather at City Hope Church prior to heading out to restore power in the Centralia area on Monday morning. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Marion County Sheriff's Department handles numerous theft and burglary complaints
The Marion County Sheriff's Department was kept busy on Monday handling multiple burglary and theft complaints. The sheriff's department reports a car stolen from a home in the 100 block of South Wash...
Aug 01, 2023
Kids Day at the Marion County Fair attracts 852 kids
Kids and their parents and guardians turned out in droves for Kids Day at the Marion County Fair on Monday. Ag in the Classroom teacher Meggan Heistand says 852 kids and around 500 adults were at the ...
Aug 01, 2023 New this year to the Kids Day at the Marion County Fair was the National Wild Turkey Federation's BB gun shooting range. Left to right: Sawyer Durbin, Isaac Engel, and Randy Beasley of the Turkey Federation. Photo By Bruce Kropp.
Hinsdale Into 11u State Championship, Awaits Tonight's Winner Of Elmhurst v. Streator
It was another exciting night at the Salem Little League Complex as hosts of the 11u Little League State Baseball Tournament. Hinsdale punched their ticket to the state title game with a 6-4 win over ...
Aug 01, 2023
Southern Illinois v. Youngstown, Ohio For Colt World Series Title Tonight
The Colt League World Series is down to the final two after games were played yesterday. Chiba Japan eliminated Marion 4-2 before falling to Youngstown, Ohio in the semifinals 10-3. Ohio will take on ...
Aug 01, 2023
Chicago Cubs acquire Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals
CHICAGO (AP) - Looking for some help for their lineup, the Chicago Cubs turned to a familiar face. Chicago reacquired Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Monday, signaling a ...
Aug 01, 2023
Joey Votto helps Cincinnati Reds top Chicago Cubs 6-5 in opener of key NL Central series
CHICAGO (AP) - No matter what happens at the trade deadline, Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds think they will be just fine. They like their team a lot. "I feel genuinely like the entire group is lik...
Aug 01, 2023
Salem Recreation/YMCA Coed Sand Volleyball Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Coed Sand Volleyball at Bryan Park, Six Pack beat Dairy Mart in 3-sets 22-20, 16-21, 15-11. It was BB 2.0 over Sand Eaters 21-16, 21-6. Meskil Cleaning Services was a straight...
Aug 01, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, July 31st, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a 46-year-old Dix man for alleged obstructing justice, resisting arrest, and criminal damage to property. Jared Royle of Rome Meadows was taken to the Ma...
Jul 31, 2023
Odin helps assistance following severe storm
Odin officials say the village will offer help in cleanup the large number of downed trees and tree limbs. Mayor Greg Smith says residents should get all their limbs and trees to the edge of the road....
Jul 31, 2023 Outside electric crews gathered on City Hope parking lot as electric restoration continues in Centralia area. Photo by Pat Hodges.
