Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Casey Mount Vernon Trio Heading Off To New Balance Nationals In Philly Today
The Casey Mount Vernon trio will start their long journey to the New Balance Middle School Track & Field Championship held in Philadelphia. Coach Doug Jones along with Malik Grissom, JaShawn Stapl...
Jun 13, 2023
Salem Little League Scores From The Complex Monday
In Little League Softball Majors at the Complex, Somer Real Estate beat Radiac 10-3. Maxlyn Maciejowski had a hit, run and 2 RBI in the win. Ady Pracht had 2 hits and 2 runs, Zetta Graham 2 hits, 2 ru...
Jun 13, 2023
Salem Swordfish Host 1st Big Swim Meet Of The Summer
The Salem Swordfish hosted their first big invite of the summer competing against all the southern Illinois swim league teams including Marion, Herrin, DuQuoin, Carbondale and Anna. Athletes swam in 5...
Jun 13, 2023
Salem Recreation Sand Volleyball Scores
In Salem Recreation/YMCA coed sand volleyball at Bryan Park, Dairy Mart beat Six Pack in 3 sets (18-21, 22-20, 15-3), Meskil Cleaning Services over Zen Nails & Spa (21-12, 21-18), Sand Eaters over...
Jun 13, 2023
Haniger drives in 2, Crawford delivers tiebreaking single as Giants edge Cardinals 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) - San Francisco catcher Patrick Bailey is 18 games into his major league career, yet his Giants teammates are already displaying a considerable amount of trust in the rookie. Bailey spa...
Jun 13, 2023
Centralia City Council to consider TIF agreement for $2-million downtown redevelopment project
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Agreement with Re:purpose Development LLC for the Winery Block Project in the 100 bloc...
Jun 12, 2023 Centralia WInery building slated for rehabilition including 2nd floor apartments and rooftop food service, events, and train watching. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Judge takes under advisement arguments to dismiss murder charges against Ricky Norwood
Judge Mark Stedelin has taken a motion under advisement to dismiss the Marion County Grand Jury indictment of Ricky Norwood for the 2015 murder of Dustin Rhynes. Norwood's attorney Dennis Hatch claime...
Jun 12, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, June 12th, 2023
Centralia Police arrested 51-year-old Sean Jones of East Rexford in Centralia for violation of bail bond. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies transported 21-year-o...
Jun 12, 2023
Centralia Police make three felony drug arrests
Centralia Police made three felony drug arrests on Sunday. 35-year-old Amanda Casner of South Vincent in Salem was arrested for alleged possession of methamphetamine and two counts of possession of dr...
Jun 12, 2023
Salem Elks, Trail Life Troop 262 and Girl Scout Troop 8572 hold flag retirement ceremony
The Salem Elks along with Trail Life Troop 262 and Girl Scout Troop 8572 conducted a flag retirement ceremony for more than 300 flags on Saturday. The program is held yearly on the Saturday closest to...
Jun 12, 2023 Salem Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Hooe gives the history of the US Flag after Chaplain Danny Shuler presented the prayer. All the flags to honorably retired are on the table. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
