Centralia Young Farmers Host Lighted Tractor Parade Tonight The 15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade in Centralia is tonight (Friday). Those wanting to be in the parade are asked to meet at MFA by 6:30. The parade begins at 7:00 at MFA and then heads north on Jefferson to Switzler west to Allen, south to Sneed…… Continue Reading
Parents Concerned About Book Choices at Centralia Public Library
Parents Concerned About Book Choices at Centralia Public Library Centralia Public Library’s September board meeting attracted some extra attention. Nine patrons showed up to discuss the inclusion of four children’s books formerly occupying the children’s room new arrival shelf. The children’s books in question are: Jack (Not Jackie), by Erica Silverman; My Awesome Brother, by…… Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting for Boone Health’s Centralia Clinic New Stand Alone Draw Clinic
Ribbon Cutting for Boone Health’s Centralia Clinic New Stand Alone Draw Clinic Boone Health’s Centralia clinic new stand alone lab draw clinic will be open to the public today (Wednesday). A ribbon cutting was held yesterday morning (Tuesday) to celebrate the addition. It contains all new equipment and will be open Monday through Friday from…… Continue Reading
Centralia Woman With Minor Injuries in Boone County Accident
Centralia Woman With Minor Injuries in Boone County Accident A Centralia woman is recovering from minor injuries after a one car accident in Boone County yesterday (Monday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened when a vehicle driven by 37-year old Dana D. Agler hit a deer, went off the road and then struck…… Continue Reading
City of Centralia Selects Former Columbia Police Sergeant as New Police Chief
City of Centralia Selects Former Columbia Police Sergeant as New Police Chief A former Columbia Police Department Sergeant is being selected to be the next chief of police in Centralia. The Centralia Board of Aldermen appointed Harlan Hatton as its new police chief at its regular meeting last night (Monday). The appointment comes after former…… Continue Reading
Centralia Man Charged in Audrain County Accused of Threatening Dogs With a Gun
Centralia Man Charged in Audrain County Accused of Threatening Dogs With a Gun A Centralia man is being charged in Audrain County after an incident where he is accused of using a gun in front of multiple witnesses to threaten dogs. According to court documents Charles Schnepp is charged with 2nd degree terrorist threat, first-degree…… Continue Reading
Drug Take Back Events Coming Up in Boone County
Drug Take Back Events Coming Up in Boone County A prescription drug take back event is taking place tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday in Boone County. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies in the county and Truman VA to hold the event that coincides with DEA’s National Drug Take…… Continue Reading
Centralia Woman Injured In Head Collision With Columbia School Bus
Centralia Woman Injured In Head Collision With Columbia School Bus A Centralia woman is recovering from moderate injuries following a head on collision with a Columbia School Bus yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Route Z after Judy School Road in Boone County. A vehicle driven by 65 year…… Continue Reading
No More Cell Phones In Centralia Schools
No More Cell Phones In Centralia Schools Students in Centralia Schools will not be allowed to bring cell phones to school starting this year. The board of education recently unanimously voted to prohibit cell phone use during school at its latest board meeting. According to reports from the Centralia Fireside Guard High School Principal Matt…… Continue Reading
Sewer and Water Rates Increase in Centralia
Residents in Centralia will have their water and sewer rates increased starting today (Monday). The Centralia Board of Alderman approved the increase during a meeting last week. Centralia City Administrator Heather Russell says the rates are increasing by five percent. Russell says residents will see the increase on the August first bill.… Continue Reading
