Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Trio Show Well At SIJHSAA State Golf Championships
Salem was represented well at the SIJHSAA Golf Championships held at Rend Lake College. Salem's Mya Russell shot a 91 and finished 8th in state with Raegen Shuler scoring a 100 for 15th. Landen Maxey ...
May 10, 2023
Little League Majors Results From The Complex
In Little League Major's last night, Rotary improved to 2-0 with a 12-3 win over Larimer's Abstract. Zane Applegate, Jared Crompton and Kai Graham combined to strike out 13 in the win. At the plate, G...
May 10, 2023
DeJong hits tiebreaking homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 6-4
CHICAGO (AP) - Paul DeJong loves playing at Wrigley Field. The Friendly Confines have been very friendly to the veteran shortstop. DeJong, Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the St. Louis Car...
May 10, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotwire.com, CheapTickets, and Trivago are all owned by the same company . . . Expedia Inc. 2. "Te...
May 10, 2023
COMMON RETIREMENT INVESTMENT MISTAKES
COMMON RETIREMENT INVESTMENT MISTAKES Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Having enough money after you retire is a big concern today for Americans. In fact, only roughly one-in-four Ame...
May 10, 2023
Centralia City Council votes to take 'civility' pledge
The Centralia City Council has voted to take the 'civility' pledge. Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder says the Illinois Municipal League is pushing the pledge. "What that does is essentially hold us to ensu...
May 09, 2023 Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder.
Salem Police shoot suspect twice with bean bags when he comes towards them with a knife
Salem Police Chief Kyle Ambuehl said officers had to fire two bean bags at a man acting irrationally when he began coming towards them with a knife during an incident last Thursday. The firing of the ...
May 09, 2023
Centralia man arrested on numerous charges after series of incidents
A 29-year-old Centralia man faces numerous charges after initially jumping on the hood of a car, causing issues at two businesses, fighting two police officers, and causing a disturbance at SSM Health...
May 09, 2023
Centralia Police make another child pornography arrest
A 19-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Brent Morris of East Calumet was taken into custody at his home Monday night following an investigation that began in...
May 09, 2023
Two new Centralia City Councilmen sworn in; Mayor Kuder begins 4-year term
The Centralia City Council reorganized Monday night, with two new councilmen being sworn into office along with Mayor Bryan Kuder who begins a new four-year term. Both incoming Councilman Isreal 'Izzy...
May 09, 2023 New Centralia City Council. Left to right: Jeff Castellari, Izzy Fontanez, Mayor Bryan Kuder, Barri Allen and Rob Jackson.
