Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Kaskaskia College Board moves forward on $1-million art gallery at Vandalia Education Center
The Kaskaskia College Board gave the green light Monday night for bids to be sought on the $1-million renovation of the Vandalia Education Center which will include the addition of the Alice Hudders M...
Nov 29, 2022
Sandoval Elementary November Students of the Month
Sandoval Elementary School recognized the Students of the Month for November. The students were chosen because of their outstanding display of COOPERATION in working as a team, sharing group responsib...
Nov 29, 2022
Centralia City Council honors K9 Bert and his handler Cameron Ward on Bert's retirement
The Centralia City Council Monday night honored K9 Bert and his handler Cameron Ward on nearly eight years of service. Bert was retired earlier this month due to some developing health problems. Centr...
Nov 29, 2022 Centralia K9 Handler Cameron Ward (left) is honored along with canine 'Bert' by Police Chief Christopher Locke at Monday's City Council meeting.
Both Salem Mayor Nic Farley and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder unopposed for re-election
Both Salem Mayor Nic Farley and Centralia Mayor Bryan Kuder are unopposed for re-election next April. In Centralia, both incumbents Robert 'Spanky' Smith and Blake Griffin decided not to run again lea...
Nov 29, 2022
Wildcats Head To Newton Tonight On WJBD
The Salem Wildcats take their 1-2 record to Newton to take on the Eagles tonight. Salem beat Red Hill to close out the Capital Classic in 5th place on Saturday while Newton won the consolation bracket...
Nov 29, 2022
Prep Girls Basketball - Lady Cats Win At West Frankfort, CORLHS Makes It 4 Straight
Lady Cats Beat West Frankfort, Open Cahokia On Thursday At Central The Salem Lady Wildcats overcame a game that saw 48 fouls called and 60 free throws shot, but in the end it was Salem winning at West...
Nov 29, 2022
Mt Vernon Shootout Schedule For Saturday
The full schedule is out for the Southern Illinois Classic Shootout Series Saturday at Mt Vernon High School. The day begins at 11:30 with Alton and Mt Vernon girls playing followed by Peoria and O'Fa...
Nov 29, 2022
Salem Bowlers Have Great Day Against Mt Vernon
The Salem bowlers hosted Mt Vernon to Salem Bowl. All teams won their matches for Salem. The Varsity boys were led by Kannon King who bowled a 268 game and 711 series. Nick Gregg had a 254 game and 69...
Nov 29, 2022
Jr High Basketball - Salem Wins 8th Straight, Selmaville Gets W Along With Iuka & Raccoon
Bobcats Win 8th Straight, Open Benton Tournament With Win The Franklin Park Bobcats made it 8 straight wins with their 57-37 win to open the Benton Tournament over the previously undefeated hosts. Lan...
Nov 29, 2022
Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history. This time, the political overto...
Nov 29, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
