Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Sandoval Village Board looks to productive past year and numerous projects in coming year
The Sandoval Village Board heard a recap of accomplishments and a list of goals for the coming year when reviewing their budget at Tuesday night's meeting. Village Administrator LeAnn Speicer says the...
Jun 21, 2023 Sandoval Village Board (file photo)
Centralia woman charged with aggravated and domestic battery following stabbing
A 28-year-old Centralia woman has been charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery in Marion County Court after allegedly stabbing a household member in the arm with a knife on Monday. Judge ...
Jun 21, 2023
Crop conditions decline again last week as a result of lack of rain
Another week of very little rain has led to a decline in Illinois crop conditions. This past week was cooler and drier than normal, with rainfall more than an inch below average for this time of year....
Jun 21, 2023 ntyysrji27 / CC
Summer Showcase - Episode 2
In this episode, Toby Gullion sits down with Salem All State catcher Olivia Paulson to talk about the college recruiting process, family and her faith. Click here for a link to the show.....
Jun 21, 2023
Gas and smoke scare at Salem home
Both the Salem City Gas crew and the Salem Fire Protection District were called to the home of Samantha Bishop in the 300 block of South Castle Street Wednesday morning. Salem Fire District Assistant ...
Jun 21, 2023
Bond set at $150,000 for Salem man who led police on high speed chase in stolen pickup truck
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a 24-year-old Salem man who allegedly led Central City and Centralia Police on a high speed chase before driving a stolen pickup truck into a pond. Tristan Rankin of ...
Jun 21, 2023
Salem recycling trailer to have limited hours
The Keep Salem Beautiful Recycling Trailer will have limited hours for the next six to eight weeks. As a result of a manpower shortage at the Centralia Recycling Center, the recycling trailer can only...
Jun 21, 2023 Keep Salem Beautiful recycling trailer.
Bond set at $500,000 for Centralia man charged with sexual assault on Centralia woman
Bond was set at a half-million dollars in Marion County Court Tuesday for a 22-year-old Centralia man who faces four felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a Centralia woman at his home an...
Jun 21, 2023
Odin man injured when shed being torn down collapsed on him
A 53-year-old Odin man was trapped underneath a shed he was helping to tear down when the roof collapsed Tuesday afternoon. Odin Fire Chief Greg Smith says Tracy Deadmond was helping his son with the ...
Jun 21, 2023 Fire and medical equipment at scene of roof collapse of shed being taken down in Odin Tuesday afternoon.
Salem Varsity Drops Only 2nd Game Of The Summer
It was a rough night for the Salem Wildcats varsity baseball team as they fell to Shelbyville/Windsor-Stew Stras 17-4 in a nine-inning game at SCHS Field. Salem led 2-0 after 4 innings, but the visito...
Jun 21, 2023 New Salem Wildcats sports logo.
