Category Archives: Local News

Amy (Troutt) Zanton says good-bye to city council, replacement will be clearer by late Tuesday afternoon
A nearly two year appointed member of the Salem City Council attended her last meeting as a councilman Monday night. Amy (Troutt) Zanton was appointed to fill the remainder of Nic Farley's term when h...
WJBD Staff Apr 18, 2023

Three people shot in Laura Leake Park in Centralia Monday evening
Centralia Police say three people were shot early Monday evening in Laura Leake Park. Centralia Police say upon arrival they began giving immediate first aid to one victim who was later transferred to...
Bruce Kropp Apr 17, 2023 Gregory Skylar454 / CC

Texico man faces armed violence and aggravated battery charges following Friday night stabbing
Jefferson County prosecutors on Monday charged a 21-year-old Texico man with five felony charges in the aftermath of a Friday night stabbing at a rural Texico home. Kenny Snow of Snapdragon Lane is ac...
Bruce Kropp Apr 17, 2023

One person injured in Boone and Broadway crash in Salem
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon at Boone and Broadway on the north side of Salem. Salem Police say 19-year-old Katelyn Proctor of Xenia was westbound on Boone Stree...
Bruce Kropp Apr 17, 2023

Police Beat for Monday, April 17th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 40-year-old Jacklyn Tate on criminal trespass and theft charges. Tate, who told authorities she is homeless, was taken to the Marion County Jail last week on an outstanding ...
WJBD Staff Apr 17, 2023

Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up expanding this year
A challenge has led to a big expansion to the Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up this upcoming Saturday. Kelley Predium is coordinating the effort. "We were challenged by the Rotary to grow ...
WJBD Staff Apr 17, 2023

Funeral services held for Korean Army Veteran 73 years after he went MIA
The family of Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn celebrated his life in a Homegoing Celebration on Saturday 73 years after he went Missing in Action while in battle in North Korea. Powe's niece Marva ...
WJBD Staff Apr 17, 2023 The Reverend Val Powe delivers works of encouragement remarks at the funeral service for Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn whose remains were recently verified after being missing in action for 73 years. Photo by Bruce Kropp.

Salem City Council to consider adoption of 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider adopting the nearly 21-million dollar 2023-24 fiscal year budget. A public hearing will start the meeting at six to allow for public comment before th...
WJBD Staff Apr 17, 2023 GotCredit / CC

Police Beat for Sunday, April 16th, 2023
Centralia Police arrested 28-year-old Kellie Whitehouse of South Elm Street in Centralia on a domestic battery complaint. Whitehouse was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a decision on formal c...
Bruce Kropp Apr 16, 2023

Single vehicle crash sends Walnut Hill man to hospital for treatment
A 45-year-old Walnut Hill man was taken to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia complaining of back pain following a single-vehicle crash on Walnut Hill Road west of Onion Town Road southeast o...
Bruce Kropp Apr 16, 2023 Andrew Malone / CC
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