Author Archives: WJBD Staff
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital President resigns to take Maryland job
After several years of serving as President of SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Jeremy Bradford will be leaving the organization to fulfill a leadership position as President and CEO ...
Nov 23, 2022
Christ Our Rock High School receives matching-fund donation of $60,000
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School has announced the receipt of a $60,000 matching fund donation that will go towards needed repairs and maintenance of the school's transportation fleet. The Maschho...
Nov 23, 2022
Salem Township Hospital signs contract with architect for 'A' wing and parking lot renovation
The Salem Township Hospital Board has signed a $400,000 contract with BSA Architects of Indianapolis to develop plans and oversee construction of the renovation of 'A' wing and to raise a parking lot ...
Nov 23, 2022
Marion County Board approves Laborer's contract and picks up health insurance increase for employees
The Marion County Board Tuesday night approved a new four year contract with the Laborer's Union and agreed to absorb a 5.6-percent increase in health insurance premiums. The new Laborer's Contract in...
Nov 23, 2022 Marion County Courthouse
Current Marion County Board meets for the final time, new board to be sworn in December fifth
The Tuesday night meeting was the final one for the current Marion County Board. As the meeting came to a close, Board Chair Debbie Smith took time to reflect back on their work. "It's going to be a w...
Nov 23, 2022 Board Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engel and Board Chair Debbie Smith. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Prep Basketball -- SC Comes Back, Orphans Into Semifinals, Tournament Roundups
Cougars Big 4th Quarter Lift Them To Season Opening Win Over Flora The South Central Cougars opened up their season with an exciting home victory over Flora 54-44. The Cougars trailed 37-33 after thre...
Nov 23, 2022
Prep Girls Scoreboard From Tuesday 11/22/22
Prep Girls Scores: Alton 50 MICDS, Mo. 39 CHBC 67 Ramsey 22 Benton 66 Wesclin 34 Carterville 43 Carbondale 26 Centralia 47 Marion 34 Dieterich 49 Red Hill 14 Eldorado 63 Anna 30 Hamilton County 60 Edw...
Nov 23, 2022
Blue Devils Drop Battle Of Unbeatens
The KC Blue Devils lost their battle of unbeatens at home to 11th ranked Vincennes University 70-56. Jylen Petty led the Devils with 16, Ezereke Dawson 13 and Zavian Jackson added 11. Michael Osei-Bon...
Nov 23, 2022
Jr High Boys Basketball - Salem Wins 7th Straight, SC & Patoka Get Wins
Bobcats Rout Altamont, Win 7th Straight Franklin Park made it 7 straight wins heading into their Thanksgiving break as they routed Altamont Public on the road 61-27. Payton Gullion led 10 in the scori...
Nov 23, 2022 Photo: Chelsea Clark
Wildcat Bowlers Sweep Centralia
The Wildcat Bowlers beat Centralia 2987-2695 in prep bowling varsity action. Dominick Winkler shot the high game at 256. Charlie Hunter rolled a high game of 234, Kannon King's 226, Nick Gregg 228 and...
Nov 23, 2022
