Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Soccer Shows Well, Will Have Big Weekend At Marion Whirlwind Tournament
Salem Bobcats Soccer Varsity teams bring home wins over the weekend. The 5th-8th grade boys won 3-1 against Pinckneyville. Maneil Shrestha led scoring with 2, and Koltyn Tolka put in 1. The 5th-8th gr...
May 02, 2023
Swanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals 5-1
WASHINGTON (AP) - Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Drew Smyly delivered seven solid innings as the Chicago Cubs bounced back from a rough series at Miami to beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on ...
May 02, 2023
Do Not Remove
Do Not Remove Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Tapping Your Retirement Account for Other Financial Needs Can Have Costly Consequences According to a December 13, 2022, article in The New Yor...
May 01, 2023
Centralia Police let CHS students see impact of drunk driving
Centralia Police are letting students see the effect of drunk driving. Administrative Lieutenant Steve Whritenour says this is the 15th year for the program. "One day is spent in the classroom and we ...
May 01, 2023 A students makes their way to an obstacle course with goggles that equate to driving at two times the legal level of intoxication. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Illinois lawmakers look to better notification of school bullying
Illinois lawmakers are working to further address the problem of bullying in schools. Legislation pending in the Senate updates current state laws on bullying. For example, Senator Sara Feigenholtz of...
May 01, 2023 Jim Bowen / CC
Organizers of STH Cares overwhelmed by support at Vendor Fair
The organizers of the STH Cares Benevolence Committee say they are overwhelmed by the support for the new organization to provide short term help to those leaving the hospital without proper resources...
May 01, 2023 STH Cares coordinators Shelley Rose (left) and Gloria Hawkins (right) next to some of the silent auction items donated for the Vendor Fair. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council begins another term Monday night
Salem officially gets a new city councilman Monday night. Tracy Crouch will be sworn in to replace Amy Troutt who did not seek re-election. Mayor Nic Farley and Councilman Craig Morton will be sworn i...
May 01, 2023 New Salem City Council Woman Tracy Crouch.
Illinois Municipal League asking city officials to take 'Civility Pledge'
The Illinois Municipal League is asking elected and appointed officials of governmental bodies to adopt a 'Civility Pledge'. The Pledge reads...'In the interest of civility, I pledge to promote civili...
May 01, 2023 IML adopts Civility Pledge. Photo collage from IML Facebook Page.
Have A Day Garrett!
South Central grad Sydney Garrett had a sophomore day to remember for Kaskaskia College. She blasted 3 home runs including a walk-off to win the 2nd game over Rend Lake in a 9-8 victory. Garrett also ...
May 01, 2023
Salem Girls 2nd At Nashville Invite
The Salem brought home a second place finish from the Nashville Girls Invitational. Nashville won the 8 team meet. The lady cats had several good showings from their young team. Maci Thorsen won the 3...
May 01, 2023
