Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Keep Salem Beautiful seeks cooperation in not putting non-recyclables in recycling trailer
Keep Salem Beautiful says some items they cannot recycle are turning up again in the recycling trailer on the Marion County parking lot in the 200 block of North Broadway. Among the non-recyclables th...
Jan 09, 2023 Keep Salem Beautiful recycling trailer.
Centralia City Council to consider TIF Development Agreement with Scooter's Coffee
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider a Tax Increment Financing District #5 development agreement with Blue Fish 44, LLC on behalf of the new Scooter's Coffee at 280 Brooks Avenue. The...
Jan 09, 2023
Salem Travel announces new business partnership that will result in change of ownership
The owner of Salem Travel Jeannell Charman has announced she has entered into a business partnership with Nikki Holland that will eventually allow Charman to retire. Charman began her travel career in...
Jan 09, 2023 JeannellCharman (left) shakes hands with her new agency partner Nikki Holland.
Wildcats Fall At Vandalia, Saturday Boys Scores
The Salem Wildcats dropped their game at Vandalia on Saturday 51-50 after having a 10 point lead to start the 4th and leading by as many as 12. The Cats had a chance in the games final 8 seconds with ...
Jan 09, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Lady Cats Fall At Olney, SC Earns Win and Back At It Tonight....Girls Scores From Saturday
The Salem Lady Cats dropped their road game Saturday at Richland County 56-51. Alesia Keller led Salem with 14, Emma Gregg added 13 and Kayla Felgenhaur 8. Salem is back in action at home Thursday aga...
Jan 09, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Monthly Economic Update
In this month's recap: Stocks struggled in December on renewed recession fears. Monthly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, January 2023 U.S. Markets Stocks were under ...
Jan 09, 2023
Lady Cats 2nd, Wildcats 3rd At Panther Classic in Carterville
The Salem Wildcats were 3rd at the Panther Classic. Nick Gregg led Salem with a 643 series. The boys qualified 2nd and finished 3rd after the match play finals. The Lady Cats were 2nd at Carterville. ...
Jan 09, 2023
Hunter Finishes Just Short Of US Bowling Trials Jacket
Team USA trials are officially complete. While Charlie Hunter didn't end the week receiving the coveted jacket, we are so proud of his hard work and accomplishments this week. After 30 grueling games,...
Jan 09, 2023
Blue Angels Get First Win Over Ranked Opponent Under Jenkins
The KC Blue Angels earned their first win under Coach Jay Jenkins over a ranked opponent as they knocked off 17th ranked Lincoln Land 66-65. Courtney Lumpkins finished with 23, Staisha Hamilton 15 and...
Jan 09, 2023
Wildcat Wrestlers 5th At Murdale Tournament
The Salem Wrestling Wildcats finished 5th at the Murdale Tournament in Carbondale over the weekend. Southern Illinois Bulldogs were 1st followed by Gladiator Elite, Herrin Junior League and Benton. Sa...
Jan 09, 2023
