Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Grade School Bus Monitor charged with aggravated battery to student
A bus monitor on a Salem Grade School bus route has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery and battery for allegedly striking what Salem Police called an 'unruly juvenile' on the ...
Oct 03, 2022
Marion County records another COVID-19 related death
The Marion County Health Department has recorded another COVID-19 related death. In her weekly report, Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow said a male in his 80s who was not a long term car...
Oct 03, 2022 Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash
Bryan Bennett Library hosting October Harry Potter Trivia Contest and escape room
The Bryan-Bennett Library will host a Harry Potter Trivia Contest and escape room in October. Trivia contest entry forms are available at Bryan Bennett throughout the month of October. Patrons may pic...
Oct 03, 2022 J / CC
13-year-old juvenile Centralia boy injured in four-wheeler crash
A 13-year-old Centralia male juvenile was injured in a four wheeler crash in the 1700 block of Zion Hill Road in rural Centralia Sunday afternoon. The Marion County Sheriff's Department reports the ju...
Oct 03, 2022
Alma man arrested following fight at Marion County Jail
A 37-year-old Alma man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies for aggravated battery following a fight with another inmate in his jail cell. Gregory Bryan is accused of knocking the oth...
Oct 03, 2022
Centralia woman hurt when bike struck by car on South Elm
A 43-year-old Centralia woman was injured when her bike was struck by a car Sunday morning on South Elm Street near the entrance to Hickory Meadows subdivision. Kelly Shookman was taken to SSM Health ...
Oct 03, 2022
Weekly Economic Update
In this week's recap: Fallout from Powell comments continues. Weekly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, September 26, 2022 THE WEEK ON WALL STREET Last week, Fed Chair...
Oct 03, 2022
Lady Wildcat Golfers Compete At SCC Sectionals, Wildcat Trio Heads To Waterloo, CORLHS Boehne Competes At St Anthony
The Salem Lady Wildcats will play in their Sectional Golf Tournament as the team qualified last week out of regionals. The Salem Country Club is the site for the girl's regionals. They will welcome te...
Oct 03, 2022 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
Bobcats Fall In State Opener, Finish Season 20-6 - Jr High Baseball Roundup
The Franklin Park Bobcats baseball season ended at 20-6 after falling to undefeated Highland in the opening round of the SIJHSAA Class L state tournament. Salem was tied in the game 4-4 after 3 inning...
Oct 03, 2022 Photo: Toby Gullion - FTS Photography
Lady Bobcats Season Ends In State Opener - Jr High Softball Recap
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats first trip to state in 19 years came to an end Saturday when they fell in the Class L opening round game to Marion 14-3. Still a great season for Coach Ashley Bolton and...
Oct 03, 2022
