Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wildcat Basketball Camp Next Week (June 20-22)
The Salem Wildcats Boys Basketball Camp will be Tuesday through Thursday of next week. Campers are taught the fundamentals of basketball and have the opportunity to learn the exact skills and drills u...
Jun 16, 2023 Salem Community High School's new head boys basketball coach Pete Colclasure.
Stroman, Happ, Morel help Cubs beat Pirates 7-2 for a series sweep
CHICAGO (AP) - Marcus Stroman threw six effective innings for his sixth straight victory and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep. Ian Happ had a t...
Jun 16, 2023
Rekindle the Romance
Rekindle the Romance Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Rekindle the Romance Your 401(k) Offers You Valuable Benefits You Just Can't Find Anywhere Else In the midst of economic adversit...
Jun 16, 2023
St. Louis man facing kidnapping, sex, and aggravated battery charges to a Salem juvenile pleads guilty to a related obstructing justice charge
A 37-year-old St. Louis man who faces aggravated kidnapping, multiple sex abuse and assault, as well as aggravated battery charges pleaded guilty in Marion County Court Wednesday to a related obstruct...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtney Buffkins
Centralia City Grade School Board recognizes Administrative Assistant on Retirement
The Centralia City Grade School Board has recognized long-time Administrative Assistant Rita Carpenter on her retirement. Superintendant Craig Clark said her retirement is bittersweet. "So, it's kind ...
Jun 15, 2023
Salem Masonic Lodge makes $3,000 donation to SCHS Drama Club
The Salem Masonic Lodge has made a $3,000 donation to the Salem Community High School Drama Club. The donation came after Salem Theatre Board member Meredith Fyke suggested a donation to the drama clu...
Jun 15, 2023 Salem Masons present $3,000 check to SCHS Drama Club for Salem Theatre improvements. Left to right: Mason's Don Decker, Steve Lindsey, Mike Mills, SCHS Drama Club sponsor Drew Johnson, SCHS drama students Marley Donoho, Melanie Knaak, and Shayla Prosise. On floor, student Cole Wimberly. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Iuka man charged with murder and other charges following fatal Salem crash enters not guilty plea and demands jury trial
A 21-year-old Iuka man entered a not guilty plea and demanded a jury trial on first degree murder and other charges surrounding the death of 66-year-old Nita Mobley of Salem in a May crash on West Mai...
Jun 15, 2023 Justin Bullard (Photo:
Marion County Jail)
Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6
CHICAGO (AP) - Dansby Swanson started Chicago's six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 on...
Jun 15, 2023
Giants rally for 8-5 win over Cards in 10 innings to complete 3-game sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Mike Yastrzemski is comfortable at the plate with the game on the line and he showed it on Wednesday. Yastrzemski hit a game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Thairo Estrada...
Jun 15, 2023
Mid-America St. Louis Airport expansion now open
A new $31-million expansion at Mid-American Saint Louis Airport in Mascoutah is now open. After four years of construction, funded by State and Federal dollars, the airport's 41,000 square foot termin...
Jun 14, 2023 Governor Pritzker at MidAmerica Airport.
