Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Sandoval Jr High Softball Tryouts Announced
The dates have been announced for the Sandoval Jr High Softball tryouts. They will be Monday and Tuesday morning from 10 to noon at Steve Walker Park. Bring any necessary equipment. Sandoval is coache...
Jul 12, 2023
Salem Recreation/YMCA Men's Softball Scores 7/11/23
In Salem Recreation/YMCA men's softball last night, Eliminators won a pair of games beating ABC Pub 11-7 and Wild Stallions 24-16. Pennington Chevy also earned a win over Wild Stallions 16-5.
Jul 12, 2023
Atlanta's Truist Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field under consideration for MLB All-Star Games
SEATTLE (AP) - The Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs are under consideration for upcoming All-Star Games. Next year's game is scheduled for the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field in Arlington, and the 2026...
Jul 12, 2023 Chris / CC
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
