Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Kaskaskia College to hold the line on tuition
The Kaskaskia College Board will keep tuition the same for the fifth straight year. The board Monday night agreed to keep in-district tuition at $136 per credit hour, out-of-district tuition at $235, ...
Feb 28, 2023 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Path cleared for Clearwave to begin laying fiber optic cable in Centralia
The Centralia City Council Monday night approved an ordinance allowing Delta Communications, LLC doing business as Clearwave Communications to use city right of way to lay fiber optic cable for fast i...
Feb 28, 2023 born1945 / CC
Centralia City Council approves pool study
The Centralia City Council Monday night agreed to have a professional study done on the need, potential user base, and amenities that should be included if the city decides to construct a new pool in ...
Feb 28, 2023 Former Fairview Park Pool Complex. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Salem High School Board discusses cafeteria renovation; sets graduation date
The Salem Community High School Board was told at Monday night's meeting that plans for the renovation of the cafeteria is nearing completion. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering estimates the cost of th...
Feb 28, 2023 Members of the Salem High School state champion bowling team meet the school board Monday night. Team members left to right: Rhett Detering, Kannon King, Charlie Hunter, Silas Moats, Nick Gregg, and Ryan Detering. Not present were Colton Shoemaker and Dominick Winkler. Coach Steve Ludwig is standing at upper left. The rest of those standing left to right are board members Kyle Ambuehl, Mike McKinzie, Marla Tolliver, Eric Bandy, Sarah Meador, Diane Eller, Assistant Bowling Coach Lauren Brown, and board member Joe Telford. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem woman charged with identity theft
A 39-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with a Class 2 felony of identity theft. Bellamie Frasier, who told authorities she was homeless, is accused in the charge of using an...
Feb 28, 2023
Sandoval Elementary February Student of the Month
Sandoval Elementary School recognized Students of the Month for February. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of HONESTY, such as telling the truth at all times regardless of...
Feb 28, 2023
Centralia City Council approves more mutual aid agreements for police department
The Centralia City Council approved additional mutual aid agreements on Monday night between the Centralia Police Department and other area departments. The agreements are with Central City and Wamac ...
Feb 28, 2023 Centralia Fire Captain Chad Gormann is honored by the Centralia City Council for 20 years of service to the city. The council also hnored Sheila Terry for 30 years of service as public property maintenance operator and Brandon Burleyson for 15 years in public works operating and maintenance but they were not present at Monday night's meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has arrested a 23-year-old Odin man for aggravated domestic battery. Logan Wood of Sugg Street was taken to the Marion County Jail pending a decision on formal c...
Feb 28, 2023
Boys Prep Sectionals Open Tonight, Orphans Host East St Louis
It's the opening night of the Sectionals in prep basketball. In Class 1a at Altamont, the 28-4 Altamont Indians will host Casey Westfield who enters at 19-10. The winner will advance to Friday's final...
Feb 28, 2023
Mater Dei Wins Salem Super, Hargrove's 36 Helps Christopher Advance, Froebe's 40 Leads Lincoln, O'Fallon Heading To Final Four
The Mater Dei Lady Knights won the program's 2nd overall Super Sectional title with their 35-26 win over Paris in the Salem 2a Supers at B.E. Gum last night. The other Super Sectional title came in 19...
Feb 28, 2023
