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Centralia aldermen vote in take-home patrol cars
In a way the Centralia Board of Aldermen’s March 16 was sports-themed. Or at least wrestling themed. Centralia Mayor Chris Cox kicked off the meeting with a proclamation recognizing and congratulating the Centralia High School Panthers 2026 state champion wrestling team. Cox proclaimed: “Whereas, the Panthers’ recent Class 1 MSHSAA State Wrestling team championship victory,…
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Opening Statement: How victims navigate the criminal justice system
Every day, people in Audrain County are victims of crimes. Sometimes it’s a nuisance; sometimes it’s traumatic and life-changing. Either way, from that moment forward, you can find yourself pulled into
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Centralia Panthers Track & Field off to a winning start
Ten first-places on the girls side, 9 on the boys’ against South Callaway, New Franklin Listen below to Centralia Head Track & Field Coach Ben Sontheimer discuss Centralia’s home opener against South Callaway and New Franklin Centralia Track & Field Coach Ben Sontheimer



