Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Franklin Park Student Council raises $2,400 for Salem tornado victims
The Franklin Park Student Council has raised $2,400 for the victims of the March 31st tornado on the south side of Salem. Secretary Brenna Hays says the money was raised through the sale of popsicles ...
Apr 28, 2023 Left to right: Greater Salem Area Foundation members David Coryell and Tabitha Meador receive tornado relief check from Franklin Park Student Council officers Brenna Hays and Nia Burkett with Mayor Nic Farley at far right. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Hawthorn School Paraprofessional honored for saving 1st grader from choking
A paraprofessional at Hawthorn Grade School in Salem is being honored for stopping a first grade student from choking during lunch in March. Hawthorn Principal Marty Adams relayed the story of the qui...
Apr 28, 2023 Angie Finley (center) is honored for her life saving efforts on a 1st grade student at Thursday's Salem Grade School meeting. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe is on left and Hawthorn Principal Marty Adams on right. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia High School reviews summer projects; to look at adding metal detectors
The Centralia High School Board Thursday night reviewed its summer construction and maintenance plans. Superintendent Chuck Lane outlined the planned activities. "We have several updates on our projec...
Apr 28, 2023
Area sixth graders attend safety day at Marion County Fair
Sixth graders from eight area schools attended the Safety Day at the Marion County Fairgrounds on Thursday. The annual program is put together by Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Meggan Hiestand. ...
Apr 28, 2023 6th grade students at the Safety Day learn about the Air Evac Medical Helicopter after it lands at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem man escapes serious injury in Selmaville Road crash
A 68-year-old Salem man escaped serious injury when losing control of his car while rounding a curve on the Selmaville Road near Red Stripe Road southwest of Salem Thursday night. Marion County Sherif...
Apr 28, 2023
Unemployment falls across South Central Illinois in March
Unemployment fell across South Central Illinois in March. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports Marion County's unemployment fell six-tenths of a percent to 4.4-percent. That translat...
Apr 28, 2023 Innov8social / CC
Salem City officials say trash and unauthorized items not allowed in compost/yard waste collection
The Salem Public Works Department is reporting a large amount of trash and unauthorized items are being mixed with other items in the compost/yard waste collection bags. City officials say if the prob...
Apr 28, 2023
Salem Police investigate vehicle burglary and theft of security camera
Salem Police are investigating both a vehicle burglary and the theft of a security camera. Police report a vehicle parked in the 800 block of East Lyford was broken into sometime before Thursday morni...
Apr 28, 2023
Lady Cats Head To SC In Battle Of 17-win Teams
Big matchup at Deep Rock Energy Field in Kinmundy as the Salem Lady Cats travel to take on the South Central Lady Cougars. Salem enters at 17-3 after having yesterday's showdown with Freeburg postpone...
Apr 28, 2023
Wildcats Head To Freeburg Today After Thursday's Cancellation
The Salem Wildcats had their game at Freeburg canceled yesterday, they will make the trip West today to take on the Midgets in Cahokia action. After today, Salem will head to Highland tomorrow for gam...
Apr 28, 2023
