Category Archives: Local News

Marion County Treasurer makes first distribution of property tax receipts
The Marion County Treasurer has made the first distribution of property tax money collected this year. A total of $23,653,846 has been sent out to the taxing districts in the county. More than half th...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022

Police Beat for Thursday, August 25th, 2022
Centralia Police have arrested a 32-year-old Centralia woman for alleged possession of a controlled substance and on an outstanding Fayette County warrant. Lindsey Elliot of South Cherry was taken to ...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022

Leak in spillway at Forbes Lake under investigation
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirms a leak has been located in the spillway at the lake at Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area near Omega. IDNR Director of Communications Jayette...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022 lesguillemets / CC

Fire damages Wamac home
A fire believed to have been started by a window air conditioner damaged one room and resulted heat and smoke damage to the rest of a Wamac home Wednesday afternoon. Centralia Fire Protection District...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022

Salem Theatre hosting 'Girls Night Out' this Saturday
The Salem Community Theatre is hosting a "Girls Night Out' at the theatre on Saturday night. Theatre Manager Dana Luse says its a chance to enjoy a night out with your best female friends. The evening...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022 Entrance to Salem Community Theatre. Photo from Salem Theatre website.

Six teens formally charged in Marion County Court with attack on 15-year-old Centralia boy
Formal charges were filed Wednesday against all six teens arrested by Centralia Police in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old boy late Monday afternoon. The Marion County State's Attorney charg...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022 Marion County Courthouse

State IDPH issue warnings about ticks following positive result for rare virus
The State Department of Public Health is urging people to watch out for ticks after the Heartland Virus was reported in southern Illinois. An older person in Jackson County recently tested positive fo...
WJBD Staff Aug 25, 2022 dr_relling / CC

Salem woman pleads guilty to federal drug charges
A 32-year-old Salem woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of a federal indictment brought against her. Jennifer Branson is scheduled to be sentenced on November 29th for unlawful p...
Bruce Kropp Aug 24, 2022

Selmaville Road to be closed to all traffic at Crooked Creek Bridge starting September 6th
Those who travel between Salem and Centralia on the Selmaville Road will have to find a new route beginning Tuesday, September 6th. That's when the Illinois Department of Transportation plans to shut ...
Bruce Kropp Aug 24, 2022

Clinton County Sheriff's Deputy involved in three-car crash near Huey
A Clinton County Sheriff's Department squad car was struck while assisting the driver of a broken down pickup truck on Old US 50 near Huey Road on Tuesday morning. State Police say the deputy was able...
Bruce Kropp Aug 24, 2022 Clinton County Sheriff's Department. Photo courtesy of department's Facebook page.