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A new church is growing in Centralia
There is a new church in town.Currently Refuge Church Centralia meets 10 a.m., Sunday at The Book and Bean.The church’s first service was held 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, in the back yard of Pastor Jerry Patton and his wife Katie’s home south of Centralia.Twenty one people attended.Since then, the congregation has met, every Sunday at the Book and Bean, but Patton says they are growing and are looking for a brick and mortar location they can call home.
MSHP provides synopsis of new laws effective August 28
Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2025. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows.
Sturgeon aldermen discuss law enforcement, crosswalks
The Sturgeon Board of Aldermen held their monthly meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept 22 at Sturgeon city Hall.
Centralia aldermen discuss police issues, development concerns
At least 15 people attended the Sept. 22 meeting of Centralia’s Board of Aldermen and listened to discussions regarding new police officer and alleged impediments to development.
Veterans remember MIAs, commemorate MIA/KIA Day in Centralia
The sound of a Kylee Motley singing the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by the heart-rending sound of Brenda Kehl playing “Taps,” on her trumpet echoed around the intersection of Rodney Griffin Boulevard and West Singleton the afternoon of Friday, September 19 on Centralia’s west side. A few more than a dozen people gathered at the intersection for one of Centralia’s longer-running, but less well-known traditions.
Centralia Police Report
09/05/2025 – 09/12/202509/01/2025 Officers assisted a citizen in the 600 block of South Rollins Street.09/04/2025 Officer took a report of a juvenile incident in the… Login to continue reading Login…
Steve George is retiring from a life of professional, community service
After more than 20 years of guiding people through the wilds of the market, Steve George, one of the mainstays of the Northern Boone-Western Audrain County financial services industry and founder of the local Edward Jones office, has retired.
The final flight for Central Missouri Honor Flight takes off Monday, Sept. 15
Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) will be flying its final flight on Monday, September 15. After 16 years, the mission for CMHF will come to an end with Honor Flight #71. No more flights will be scheduled through this Missouri honor flight hub.
Wine and Walk posts vendor locations
The list had been released.
Centralia Police Department report
Media Release 08/15/2025 – 08/22/2025