Category Archives: Local News

Body found at demolition site of landmark Southern Illinois motel
MARION, Ill. (AP) - Police say a body has been found at the site of a demolished motel in southern Illinois. The discovery was made at the Motel Marion property in Marion. State and local police are i...
Bruce Kropp Jun 08, 2021

Salem City Council raises water and sewer rates 25-percent
The Salem City Council has voted to raise water and sewer rates by 25-percent beginning August 1st. The increase will mean a $12.42 a month increase to the average customer. The council was told a 40-...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021

Driver of vehicle ran off I-57 in Jefferson County crashes in wooded area
A 61-year-old Springfield, Illinois woman was injured when her car was run off northbound Interstate 57 by a vehicle merging into her lane of travel near milepost 88 south of Mt. Vernon in Jefferson C...
Bruce Kropp Jun 08, 2021

Nashville, Illinois man's body found in gas tanker hauled by truck
BUCKLEY, Ill. (AP) - Police in a Northern Illinois community say a Nashville Illinois man's body was found inside a tanker filled with gas after two truck drivers noticed the fuel was not flowing smoo...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021 Jason Lawrence / CC

Centralia woman arrested for arson
A 28-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested for arson following a late night fire at a Centralia home. Centralia firefighters say Krystyne Kelley of 814 North Cherry allegedly set a pile of papers...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021

Police Beat for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
A 23-year-old Salem man has been arrested for aggravated domestic battery. Salem Police say Edward Kinney of Salem Mobile Home Park was allegedly involved in an altercation with an 11-year-old juvenil...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Salem City Council approves two emergency utility repairs
The Salem City Council has given their approval to two emergency utility issues. The council authorized an estimated $50,000 repair project for a small leak in the high pressure natural gas feeder lin...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021 Salem Assistant Public Works Director Cory Purintun.

Doctors Nursing and Rehab raises $5,000 for Alzhiemer's
Doctor's Nursing and Rehab announced Monday they raised $5,000 for the Alzheimer's Association through a golf tournament last month. Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski is appreciative of the 2...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021 Check presentation: (left to right) Lead LPN Liz Logue, Kristy McCarty of Doctors, Alzheimer Association Illinois Walk Manager Tina Henson, Doctor's Marketing Director Linda Poninski, and Doctor's Administrator Tony Greene.

Salem Emergency Management Agency to be able to seek recertification
Salem Mayor Rex Barbee says the Salem Emergency Management Agency has now been invited to submit an application for recertification. The announcement came at Monday night's city council meeting. Barbe...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021 Salem EMS vehicles (courtesy of Salem EMS Facebook page)

Irvington Grade School Honor Roll
Here is the 4th Quarter High Honor/Honor Roll list for Rivington Grade School. High Honors 4th Quarter: 5th Grade - Marissa Bowen, Kandi Jarnigan, Brooke Kazuszek. 6th Grade - Madisyn Jenstch 7...
WJBD Staff Jun 08, 2021
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