Author Archives: WJBD Staff
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead...Butler scores 56, Heat stun Bucks 119-114 for 3-1 lead
LeBron leads Lakers past Grizz 117-111 in OT for 3-1 lead LOS ANGELES (AP) - LeBron James made the tying layup with 0.8 seconds left in regulation before scoring four of his 22 points in overtime, and...
Apr 25, 2023
AP source: Jets agree on deal to acquire Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is leaving behind his brilliant legacy in Green Bay and heading to the bright lights and massive expectations of the Big Apple. The New York Jets agreed on a deal to acquire the four-tim...
Apr 25, 2023 Kyle Engman / CC
Three arrested on Sunday on methamphetamine charges
Three people were arrested on Sunday in Marion County for possession of methamphetamine. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Michael Allison of Medlin Road in Centralia following a t...
Apr 24, 2023
STH Cares formed; Vendor Fair to help patients after hospital treatment set for Friday
A new organization has been formed at Salem Township Hospital. STH Cares has been created by hospital employees to assist patients with issues beyond their treatment when released from the hospital. S...
Apr 24, 2023 Shelley Rose, center, discussed the new STH Cares initiative at the Salem Lion's Club meeting last week. Left to right are Salem Township Hospital Nursing Administrator Lisa Ambuehl, Rose, and Lion's Club President Roy Kodavalil. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Salem woman injured and arrested for DUI after running through Dollar Tree
A 39-year-old Salem woman was treated for injuries and ticketed for driving under the influence after running through the front doors of the Dollar Tree store in the strip shopping center next to Walm...
Apr 24, 2023 The front doors are gone after a vehicle runs through the front of the Dollar Tree Store in Salem early Sunday night. Photo by Nicole Middleton.
Salem Public Works Director says vandalism to park shelter will be repaired
Salem's Public Works Director Annette Sola says repairs will be made to the new picnic shelter on the southwest side of Bryan Memorial Park that sustained damage two different nights last weekend. Sol...
Apr 24, 2023 The benches ripped from the new Picnic Shelter in Bryan Memorial Park that were later destroyed and thrown into nearby Town Creek. Photo by Toby Gullion.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Odin man escapes serious injury after running off embankment on Iuka Road
A 26-year-old Odin man sustained apparent minor injuries in a one vehicle crash in rural Iuka early Sunday morning. The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports Ryan Niepoetter of East Chestnut was ...
Apr 24, 2023
More than 100 show up for Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Cleanup
A big turnout for the revitalized Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Cleanup. "We had an awesome turn out today. I think we had over 100 people in attendance, 15 different groups/organizations repres...
Apr 24, 2023 The more than 100 who showed up for the Keep Salem Beautiful Great America Cleanup. (Photo by Bruce Kropp)
Centralia City Council to consider agreement for new comprehensive plan
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve an agreement with the South Central Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission to prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the city....
Apr 24, 2023
Patoka Patriots 8u Win Pair At Rent One Park
It was a good day for the Patoka Patriots 8u as they won both games at Rent One Park in Marion beating the Celtics 8u 17-5 and 20-12. Grant Eddy had 2 home runs and Luke Burnam also added one. Eddy dr...
Apr 24, 2023
