Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Vandalia man hurt in motorcycle-deer crash north of Sandoval
A 57-year-old Vandalia man was said to be alert and conscious after his motorcycle collided with a deer on US 51 north of Fairman Road north of Sandoval Sunday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies ...
May 22, 2023
1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair earns high marks
The 1st Annual Marion County Fair Vendor Fair was a success according to organizers who hope to build on the event in future years. Kaitlyn Hawkey put together the event for the fair association. "Sat...
May 22, 2023 Some of the outdoor equipment vendors at the Marion County Fairgrounds this weekend for the fair's first Vendor Fair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace tops 1,000 beds made
Sleep in Heavenly Peace has now made more than 1,000 beds to assure that kids do not have to sleep on the floor. A weekend build in the parking lot of the Orchard Shopping Center resulted in 30 more b...
May 22, 2023 Members of the Salem Community High School Basketball team joining in the Bed Build on Saturday. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
149 graduate from Centralia High School
Centralia High School presented diplomas to 149 seniors during commencement exercises on Sunday. The class was led by Valedictorian Caleb Martin who noted in his opening remarks how the class had to l...
May 22, 2023 Hats go in the air as 2023 graduation comes to an end at Centralia High School. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Patoka High School graduates 16 seniors
It was graduation Sunday at Patoka High School. 16 graduates received diplomas led by Valedictorian Lauren Robb and Salutatorian Evan Meier.
May 22, 2023 Patoka Class of 2023 Valedictorian Caleb Martin and Salutatorian Evan Meier.
Lady Cats Win First Regional In Nearly 4 Decades, Next Stop....Freeburg
The Salem Lady Cats snapped nearly a 40 year drought of regional championships in softball when they hoisted the plaque at Greenville on Saturday following a tight 4-2 win over Staunton. Salem improve...
May 22, 2023 Photo: Winning Lens
SC Wins Another Softball Regional, Will Host Familiar Foe In Sectionals
The SC Lady Cougars won back to back regional titles as Grayville forfeited their title game that they trailed 11-0 in the bottom of the 4th inning on Friday when rain suspended the game. Taegan Webst...
May 22, 2023
OPS Falls In Regional Finals, Finish 2nd In School History In Season Wins
The Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Lady Eagles fell to Valmeyer 4-2 in the Marissa finals. Trista Moore had 2 hits and finished her senior year with 55 hits, 11 home runs, 36 RBI, 62 runs scored an a batting av...
May 22, 2023
Cats Fall To Shoes In Regional Finals
The Salem Wildcats fell in the 2a Greenville Regional finals losing to Teutopolis 4-1 on Saturday. The Cats took an early 1-0 lead on a Drew Davis grounder. The Shoes would answer with a run in the 3r...
May 22, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
South Central Wins 16th Regional Title Under Jones, Head To Altamont Sectional
In 1a, The South Central Cougars won their 16th regional, all under Coach Curt Jones, after winning on their home field Saturday night over Dieterich 4-1. Aidan Dodson went 3-4 with a run scored and t...
May 22, 2023
