Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Centralia man arrested for aggravated DUI following downtown crash
A 33-year-old Centralia man was taken to the Marion County Jail for alleged aggravated DUI following a single vehicle accident in downtown Centralia Sunday night. Centralia Police say William Pryor of...
Sep 12, 2022
Centralia City Council to swear in new police chief; consider assistance to new Scooters Coffee
Centralia's new Police Chief Christopher Locke will be sworn into office at Monday night's city council meeting. Locke's official first day on the job is Monday after his contract was approved by the ...
Sep 12, 2022 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke
Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds 40 more beds
The Salem Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Sleep has built 40 more beds for children who otherwise would not have a bed to sleep in. The President of the Salem Chapter Kevin Rakers says they have now made...
Sep 12, 2022 President of the Salem Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Kevin Rakers (left) holds up one of the finished bed ends with the SHP insignia made during Saturday's bed build.
Antique Power Days does well despite an early end
Organizers of the Antique Power Days at the Marion County Fair Grounds were pleased with their four day event, even though it came to an early end due to the misty chilly weather on Sunday. Southern I...
Sep 12, 2022 Some of the many Oliver tractors on display during Antique Power Days over the weekend. The Oliver tractor was the featured line this year.
Salem Super Cruise draws 81 vehicles
The 33rd Annual Super Cruise on Saturday dodged a threat of rain Saturday afternoon which allowed the entire event to go off as planned. Ken Carpenter organized the event. "Very happy with it. 81 cars...
Sep 12, 2022 Best of Show winner Ken Klaybor of DuBois with his 1968 Chevelle SS.
Salem Fire Protection District remembers 9/11 21 years later
The Salem Fire Protection District held a walk/run and a Memorial Service to remember 9/11 21 years later on Saturday. Deputy Chief Greg Miller coordinated the events. "You may wonder why small-town S...
Sep 12, 2022 Salem Mayor Nic Farley gives the keynote address at 9/11 Memorial Service. Deputy Fire Chief Greg Miller who organized the program stands at the rear.
Salem Trio Of Bowlers Compete At SYC In Kansas Over The Weekend
A trio of Salem bowlers competed in Wichita for the Storm Youth Championships. Overall, Nick Gregg was 13th with a 213 average. Charlie Hunter was 23rd with a 204 and Rhett Runge added a 194 average f...
Sep 12, 2022
Lady Wildcats Win Silver Division At Benton Tournament
The Salem Lady Wildcats went 3-2 at the Benton Tournament to win the Silver Bracket. They earned wins over Harrisburg, West Frankfort and Christopher. Jacie Reynolds was named to the All Tournament Te...
Sep 12, 2022
Wildcats Drop Home Match To Freeburg - Prep Soccer
The Salem Wildcats soccer team dropped their home Cahokia matchup with Freeburg on Saturday 3-0. Salem is back in action at home against Mt Vernon tomorrow at FCC Field. Greenville shutout Carlyle 4-0...
Sep 12, 2022 Photo: Greg Maxey
North Clay Drops Pair....CORLHS Falls To Altamont -- Prep Baseball
North Clay Drops 2 Saturday The North Clay Cardinals are coming off a pair of losses on Saturday. They fell to Putnam County 4-2. Jesse Weidner drove in the run for the state champs with a run from Co...
Sep 12, 2022 Photo: Kristina Weidner Photography
