Author Archives: WJBD Staff
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
Wildcats Split At Highland
The Salem Wildcats split their double header at Highland on Saturday. The Cats opened with a 6-0 win over the host Bulldogs, outhitting Highland 16-3. Rhett Detering was great in the complete game win...
May 01, 2023
Salem JV Drops Two At Highland
The Salem JV dropped both of their games at Highland. Salem gave up 7 runs in the fifth inning falling 13-9. Ryan Deteringwent 3-3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI, Cody Beard was 2-3 with 2 RBI. Brody C...
May 01, 2023
SC Has Rough Weekend At Centralia Tournament
The South Central Cougars went 0-3 at the Centralia RBI Tournament over the weekend. On Friday, SC lost to Wesclin 6-5. Aidan Dodson doubled home a run, Chase Thompson had 2 RBI. Ethan Watwood took th...
May 01, 2023
