Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Marion County Board's new codification subcommittee holds its first meeting
The Marion County Board's new codification subcommittee met for the first time Tuesday night and learned the current condition of county board records for ordinances and resolutions approved in the pa...
Feb 22, 2023 The Marion County Board's new subcommittee looking at codification of county records looks at what other governmental units are doing.
Patoka man arrested for aggravated battery to his roommate
A 19-year-old Patoka man has been arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly hitting his roommate with a golf club and stabbing him in the arm with a knife. Noah Meredith of the Marion County Hou...
Feb 22, 2023
Salem City Council moves forward on two improvement projects and special use permit
The Salem City Council has approved a bid to replace curb and guttering on two city streets. Public Works Director Annette Sola says T and L Contracting, Inc was under budget with their $82,317 bid. "...
Feb 22, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Dr. Pepper debuted in 1885 . . . one year before Coca-Cola. 2. There's only been one seven-foot player in the NFL. Richard Sligh was exactly seven...
Feb 22, 2023
Wildcats Play Greenville At Wood River Semifinals Tonight
The Salem Wildcats head to the Wood River Regional semifinal tonight starting at 6pm to take on the top-seed Greenville Comets. The Cats earned the right to play after beating Staunton in the opener S...
Feb 22, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Girls Sectional Results From Tuesday
A first half scoring drought proved to be the difference as Breese Central knocked off Benton 44-29 at the 2a DuQuoin Sectional semifinal. The Lady Cougars will take on arch rival Mater Dei in tomorro...
Feb 22, 2023
Jr High Volleyball Roundup From Tuesday
Franklin Park Returns To Action Tonight After Loss At Altamont Lutheran Franklin Park returns to action tonight when they host Opdyke-Belle Rive. Last night, the varsity lost in 3 sets 12-25, 25-22, 1...
Feb 22, 2023
Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball Scores
In Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball, Allison Blacktop & Seal Coating beat Loan Rangers in 3 sets (16-25, 25-18, 15-11), 3 Gen Farms over Donkey Kickerz (25-11, 25-19 Zen Nails & Spa over Bei...
Feb 22, 2023
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Tyson Walker shook off a slow start to score 23 points and lifted Michigan State to an 80-65 win over No. 17 Indiana on Tuesday night in its first home game since last week'...
Feb 22, 2023
Canucks visit the Blues following Kuzmenko's 2-goal game
Vancouver Canucks (22-30-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (26-28-3, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the St....
Feb 22, 2023 Remy Connors / CC
