Author Archives: WJBD Staff
US player Pulisic cleared to play against Dutch in World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Christian Pulisic was cleared to play for the United States in its round of 16 match at the World Cup against the Netherlands on Saturday. The U.S. Soccer Federation said after Frid...
Dec 03, 2022 Jarrett Campbell / CC
Odin Village Board puts new liquor license on hold for few months
The Odin Village Board has decided not to take any action for at least a few months on new liquor licenses for video gaming facilities and restaurants because of concerns being expressed privately to ...
Dec 02, 2022 Odin Village Hall (credit: Odin Village Hall Facebook page)
Solar System for SSM Health St. Mary's and new Arby's highlight November Centralia Building Permit report
Construction of a solar array at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital and remodeling of the former Title Max building in the Fairview Shopping Center into an Arby's Restaurant were the highlights of the Cit...
Dec 02, 2022
Salem judge sworn in as new Appellate Court Justice
Circuit Judge Michael McHaney of Salem is now an Appellate Court Justice. McHaney was sworn in during ceremonies at the Clay County Courthouse at Louisville on Thursday. "I'm incredibly humbled with o...
Dec 02, 2022 Judge Mike McHaney being sworn in by Justice Mark Boie while his McHaney's wife Laura holds the Bible.
Downtown Christmas Stroll set for early Friday night in Centralia
The traditional downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll set for early Friday night has been expanded to include new activities. It's the first year the Centralia Chamber of Commerce has coordinated the ef...
Dec 02, 2022 Carriage rides at last year's Centralia Downtown Christmas Stroll will be back this year.
Junction City man sentenced to three years in prison for SCHS burglary
A 38-year-old Junction City man has been sentenced to three years in prison for a December 2021 burglary to a maintenance shed at Salem Community High School. Slade Thompson, who formerly resided in S...
Dec 02, 2022
10 year prison term handed down to man involved in two Marion County Jail fights, vehicular hijacking charge dismissed
A 31-year-old Centralia man who formerly resided in Salem has been sentenced to a total of ten years in prison after pleading guilty to charges in connection with two fights at the Marion County Jail....
Dec 02, 2022
Wildcat Bowlers Win At Pana
The Salem Wildcat Bowlers went to Pana on Thursday night. The varsity boys won their match led by Keaton Gullion with a 594 series. The Varsity girls won their match led by Shelby Martin's 511 series....
Dec 02, 2022
And It Has Begun, Wildcat Wrestlers Compete For First Time
The Salem Wildcats are officially in the prep wrestling game. Last night they opened their inaugural season with a trip to perennial power Mt Vernon. And although the varsity team did not come away wi...
Dec 02, 2022
Wildcats Host 9th Ranked Breese Central To Open Cahokia Tonight
The Salem Wildcats open up the Cahokia and home schedule tonight at B.E. Gum when they host the Breese Central Cougars. Tip off around 7:30 on 100.1 FM and WJBDradio.com. Salem enters at 1-3 on the se...
Dec 02, 2022
