Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem Grade School Board receives building updates, passes balanced budget
The Salem Grade School Board learned Thursday night the four classroom-two bathroom modular building is complete with classes now moved in. The heating and air conditioning equipment is expected to be...
Sep 23, 2022
Centralia man charged with threatening public defender
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with threatening a public official and attempted aggravated battery after reportedly threatening to knock out his public defender. R...
Sep 23, 2022
Schwartz Orchard ribbon cutting marks beginning of new ownership
Photos and story by Ben Watson Last night marked a new beginning for Schwartz Orchard as Adam and Gina Smith, who purchased the orchard from Adam's uncle Tom Schwartz, cut the ribbon to usher in a new...
Sep 23, 2022 Adam and Gina Smith cut the ribbon to officially mark their purchase of Schwartz Orchard during a Centralia Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Thursday night.
Wildcats Head To Roxana Tonight For Week 5
The Salem Wildcats enter their road game at Roxana with a 1-3 record and 0-1 in the League after last week's loss at East Alton Wood River. They look to keep their season on track with a win, but it w...
Sep 23, 2022 Photo: Greg Maxey
Lady Cougars Get 13th Win Of The Season
The SC Lady Cougars knocked off North Clay in prep volleyball 25-21, 25-16 to improve to 13-5 on the season. Sierra Arnold had 6 digs, Olivia Brauer 8 assists, Brooklyn Garrett 9 kills, Sidney Shumate...
Sep 23, 2022 Submitted Photo
Lady Cats 2nd At Cahokia Championships
The Salem Lady Cats were 2nd at the Cahokia Golf Championships. Columbia shot 343 to Salem's 367 with Breese Central 3rd with a 376 and Freeburg shot 412 for 4th. Individually, Columbia's Avery Arende...
Sep 23, 2022
Franklin Park Wins Regionals, Selmaville Into Finals -- JH Baseball
Franklin Park Wins Class L Region 8 Title The Franklin Park Bobcats are regional champions following yesterday's 5-3 win over Wesclin in the Class L Region 8 championship played at Rotary Field in Cen...
Sep 23, 2022
Franklin Park Breaks Regional Title Drought, Selmaville Into Finals Against Defenders - JH Softball
Franklin Park Wins 1st Softball Regional In 19 Years For the first time in 19 years the Franklin Park Lady Bobcats won their softball regional title as they beat Centralia at Rotary Field 11-1. They w...
Sep 23, 2022 Submitted Photo
Lady Falcons Open IESA State Today In Normal
The South Central Lady Falcons open up IESA State quarterfinal play today at Champions Field in Normal. They will be the final of four games played on the day. At 3:30, the 19-5 Lady Falcons will batt...
Sep 23, 2022 Submitted Photo
Life Doesn't Stand Still
Life Doesn't Stand Still Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. If you haven't reviewed your insurance profile in a while, you may be surprised ...
Sep 23, 2022
