Author Archives: WJBD Staff
ICASSTT Mini Held On Centralia Lake Over The Weekend
Centralia Lake ICASSTT MINI was held over the weekend. Anglers battled through rain showers most of the day. Congratulations Garret Gaddis for the win, Lucas Hodge 2nd along with a 6lb big bass, Ethan...
May 08, 2023
Salem Soccer Shows Well in Marion for Tournament Weekend
The Salem Soccer Association took five teams down to Marion this weekend to compete with 59 teams for divisional championships in their annual Whirlwind Tournament. The 5-8 Lady Bobcats were champions...
May 08, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, May 8th, 2023
A 22-year-old Salem man has been arrested on a no bond St. Louis County, Missouri warrant. Ivan Weibrecht of North Marion was taken into custody by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies on Sunday and taken...
May 08, 2023
Alma holds Annual Consignment Auction
Alma Mayor Russell Swift was pleased with the turnout for the village's annual Consignment Auction held on Saturday. Several streets were lined with flatbed trucks full of items for the sale and more ...
May 08, 2023 The crowd gathers around one of the auctioneers at the Alma Consignment Auction on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Wagon Train moves through Salem Saturday
It wasn't the usual sight in Salem on Saturday. A wagon train consisting of six covered wagons, along with horse and mule riders, made their way through town surprising motorists and those living alon...
May 08, 2023 The wagon trains gather in an open field near the Red Dog Saloon while moving around the Salem area during a Saturday fund raiser. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
City of Salem seeking citizen input as they begin new strategic plan
The City of Salem is beginning work on a 2024 Strategic Plan. The city's new Director of Economic Development Leah Dellicarpini is heading the process. "We've put together a strategic planning team co...
May 08, 2023 Salem Economic Development Director Leah Dellicarpini.
Centralia City Council gets two new members Monday night
The Centralia City Council gets two new members when it reorganizes Monday night following the April 4th election. Isreal 'Izzy' Fontanez and Barri Allen will be seated to four-year terms, replacing R...
May 08, 2023
Salem To Host W/SV If Weather Cooperates To Honor Seniors Monday
The Salem Wildcats are scheduled to host Waltonville/Sesser Valier this afternoon for Senior Day. WSV is 17-6 on the season as the Wildcats enter at 16-14 as they still have games left with Altamont a...
May 08, 2023 Photo: FTS Productions)
Salem Lady Cats Soccer Season Ends With Regional Loss Saturday
The Salem Lady Wildcats soccer season came to an end at home on Saturday falling in their Class 1a regional quarterfinal to Maryville Christian 5-1. The post season continues tomorrow when Maryville p...
May 08, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Marathon Day Ends With Runner Up Finish For 14u Storm Chasers
They opened up with a 10-2 win over the Diamond Dawgs. Luke Shumate drove in 3 runs and Gavin Meinhart had 2 RBI. Keytin Grawe added an RBI, Avery Gullion 2 hits and 3 runs scored. He also came in and...
May 08, 2023 Photo: FTS Productions
