Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Steele moves to 6-0, Cubs get HRs from Wisdom and Gomes in 10-4 win over Cardinals
CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Wisdom and Yan Gomes homered to lead unbeaten Justin Steele and the Chicago Cubs past the St. Louis Cardinals 10-4 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game skid. Steele (6-0) g...
May 11, 2023
Centralia man found not guilty by reason of insanity for aggravated battery to a police officer
A Marion County Jury deliberated just 15 minutes before finding a 47-year-old rural Centralia man not guilty by reason of insanity for aggravated battery to a police officer. Jason Hoffman of Old Sale...
May 10, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Salem Township Hospital Foundation names Employee of the Year
The Salem Township Hospital Foundation has named its Employee of the Year. Eydee Bumgarner, who is Director of the Health Information Management Department, was announced as the winner at the 'Employe...
May 10, 2023 Salem Township Hospital Foundation Employee of the Year with plaque and $1,000 check.
Centralia Pool committee narrows location of new outdoor pool to two sites
The Centralia Pool Committee has identified the location of the old outdoor pool in Fairview Park and in an open area behind the Centralia Recreation Complex as the two possible locations if a new poo...
May 10, 2023 Burbach and Associates Business Development representative discusses proposed new outdoor pool with Centralia Pool Committee.
Marion County Board gets building updates
The Marion County Board discuss building project updates at its meeting Tuesday night. Building Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engel reports progress is being made on the renovation of the bathrooms on...
May 10, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Salem High School Seniors earn $745,000 in scholarships
The graduating class at Salem Community High School has been awarded scholarships totaling around $745,000. The scholarships and a number of special awards were handed out during Senior Awards Night h...
May 10, 2023
Prep Baseball -- Salem & CORLHS Win On Senior Days
Wildcats Knock Off Harrisburg On Senior Day The Salem Wildcats knocked off Harrisburg 5-1 handing them only their 3rd loss in 30 games this season. The Cats scored all 5 in the opening inning as Griff...
May 10, 2023
Prep Softball - Salem Drops Cahokia Showdown, OPS Keeps Rolling
Lady Cats Fall In Cahokia Showdown In a battle for the Cahokia Conference softball title, Freeburg knocked off Salem 3-0 to claim the outright crown. Lilly Balgoue struck out 6 in the circle. Makenna ...
May 10, 2023 Photo: Winning Lens
Delaney Kell Named 1st Team All OVC
Congratulations to Salem grad and SEMO sophomore Delaney Kell on being named to the Ohio Valley Conference 1st team.
May 10, 2023
Results of Cahokia Conference Track and Field Championship - Champ To Be Decided Today
Well the Mississippi Division has not been concluded yet. The champion will be crowned after the pole vault event has been determined. That is supposed to take place this afternoon at Breese Central, ...
May 10, 2023
