Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Selmaville Bowlers Split With Central City
The Selmaville Rockets bowling team defeated Central City in a dual match 1313-1106. Selmaville led by Carter Shanafelt with a 311 series and a 166 high game. Logan Butts had a 279 series and a 141 hi...
Feb 10, 2023
Abigail Meyer Signs To Run At Pikeville University
Another Silver Stallion cross country runner has signed to compete at the collegiate level. Abigail Meyer has signed to run at the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Kentucky..an NAIA school.
Feb 10, 2023
Volleyball Results - Iuka, Franklin Park & Selmaville Get Wins
Franklin Park improved to 6-1 on the young volleyball season with a road win at Casey Mount Vernon 25-15, 21-25, 15-5. The JV is 3-0 after their 25-18, 25-21 victory. Iuka defeated Raccoon 25-23, 25-2...
Feb 10, 2023
Salem Scholar Bowl Gets 2 Dominant Wins
The Franklin Park Scholar Bowl team came away with two dominant wins beating Sandoval 185-0 and Willow Grove 120-0. Preston Camp and Max Vincent answered a combined 13 toss up questions in the win.
Feb 10, 2023
Top of Mind
Top of Mind Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Top of Mind Practicing Mindfulness with Money Can Help Boost Your Financial Wellness Many people practice mindfulness through yoga, tai ch...
Feb 10, 2023
Centralia Chamber honors three for their commitment to Centralia
The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce has honored two businesses and one organization for their commitment to the community. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland awarded the Partn...
Feb 09, 2023 Members of Mission Centralia are honored as Community Champions at Wednesday night's chamber annual dinner.
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1972, Paul McCartney & Wings made their official debut with a show at England's Nottingham University. Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1971, the Apollo 14 spa...
Feb 09, 2023
Kaskaskia College to host open house for nursing program
The Kaskaskia College Nursing program is hosting an open house. It will be on Wednesday, February 15 at the KC Nursing Education Center on KC's main campus. The event will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and i...
Feb 09, 2023 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Centralia born educator returns home with message of importance of mentoring students and future leaders
Centralia native and educator Dr. Tron Young provided a message to the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce at their 99th Annual Meeting Wednesday night on the need to become involved with today's st...
Feb 09, 2023 Dr Tron Young urges those at Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to get involved in mentoring students to help the future of the city. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Lady Cats Honor Senior, Schedule Change For Tonight At B.E. Gum
The Salem Lady Wildcats will honor their lone senior Alesia Keller tonight before they host the Wood River Oilers to B.E. Gum in their regular season finale. Salem will then open up the Class 2a Flora...
Feb 09, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
