Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Finding The Right Credit Card for You
Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources With so many credit cards available, it's not surprising that careful thought is required to decide which one to select. Here are some factors to cons...
Apr 07, 2023
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1930, Hostess Twinkies were invented. The urban legend that Twinkies have a shelf life of many years is not true. Twinkies have a shelf life of about 25 days. Believ...
Apr 06, 2023
Cole Johnson Decides On Collegiate Track Future
Salem throwing standout Cole Johnson has signed to continue his Track & Field career at the University of Evansville. Johnson will pursue a degree in nursing. Johnson told WJBD/WSIQ Sports "For me...
Apr 06, 2023
Second winner for Kaskaskia College Board uncertain following close vote
The second winner of a Kaskaskia College Board seat is uncertain following extremely close vote totals in Tuesday's election. What is clear is Bryan Holthaus of Carlyle has won a seat as the top vote ...
Apr 06, 2023
Salem Community Activity Center has new Executive Director
The Salem Community Activity Center has a new Executive Director. Kelley Predium has accepted the position. "I want to continue to market our community building for what it is, and that is an asset to...
Apr 06, 2023
Centralia Area Easter Egg hunt set for one Sunday afternoon
The Centralia Area Easter Egg Hunt will be held for the 13th year at the Wamac City Park at one Sunday afternoon. Wamac Mayor Butch Mathis says kids can begin registering at noon on Sunday. "We have a...
Apr 06, 2023 Some of the big crowd gathered at the Wamac Park for the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Salem Lions plan annual Easter Egg Hunt for Sunday
The Salem Lions Club will be hosting its 86th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at two Sunday afternoon near the stage area in Bryan Memorial Park. Lion Leon Chapman is chairing the event. "First I would like th...
Apr 06, 2023 Residents of the Manor at Salem Woods willing some of the 3,000 eggs to be hidden for the Salem Lion's Club for Sunday's Easter Egg Hunt. (Facebook photo)
Bucks wrap up top seed in NBA with 105-92 victory over Bulls
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Wrapping up the top seed in the NBA playoffs was the order of business for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Despite being without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and losing K...
Apr 06, 2023 Chicago Bulls
Olson homers, drives in 3 to help Braves sweep Cards
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Matt Olson homered and drove in three, and the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday. Bryce Elder, who was recalled from Triple-A Gwi...
Apr 06, 2023
Salem Mayor says insurance adjuster estimating tornado damage at $1.7 to 2-million
Salem Mayor Nic Farley toured the tornado damaged area in the city on Tuesday with an insurance adjuster who made a preliminary damage estimate of $1.7 to $2-million. Farley has also announced all tho...
Apr 05, 2023 One of the homes badly damaged by Friday night's tornado on the south side of Salem. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
