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Opening Statement: Staff teamwork keeps our county safe
Courtesy Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Welcome back to Opening Statement, an occasional column about the criminal justice system in Audrain County. I'm Jacob Shellabarger, and I've served as Audrain County's Prosecuting Attorney since 2009. I respect the privilege and have the honor to represent our citizens in the criminal justice system every day in your Courthouse in Mexico. As a life-long Audrain County resident, I am proud to be part of a community that cares about accountability and justice, and being a great place to live and raise a family.
Fall firearms season reminders
Courtesy Norman Steelman, conservation agent Audrain County
CHS Drama Club presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
Cast - Bailee Farrens - Shelby Eatenton Latcherie Ava Page - M'Lynn Eatenton Shaelyn Lockwood - Truvy Jones, Olivia Morris - Claire Belcher Caitlin Mayfield - Ouiser Boudreaux Bethany Raps - Annelle Dupuy Lane Chancellor - DJ
Back stage Lily Colwell, Sam Scheeler - stage mgrs. Kyla Spicert - backstage manager Sam Scheeler - lighting board Caris Finlay - sound board Ali Whisler - stage hand
‘Foster understanding and resolution’
Reverend Sean McIntyre Centralia United Methodist Church Has the thought occurred to you following the election....”Well, Thanksgiving with the family ought to be interesting....”?
Watermann speaks on legacy at veterans event
Nearly 100 people packed into the Centralia First Baptist Church’s gym the evening of November 11.
Student of the Month: Charlie Robinson
Centralia High School (CHS) sophomore Charlie Robinson was recently honored as Student of the Month.
The Fashion Evolution
Isn't it the most fascinating concept that fashion reinvents itself, almost like a revolving wardrobe? Deeper than that, the concept of a device holding all information about fashion, its trends, what's in and what's out, is the center of most Gen Z's lives. What is fashion like for someone now, and what was fashion like for the other generations?
Unlocking career paths: Centralia High School job shadow day
Job shadow day at high schools is becoming a growing trend in education. Centralia High School (CHS) juniors and seniors participated in the fad on November 15. By spending time alongside experts in their chosen field, students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional insights.
That’s that she espresso: Ava Page pours heart into local family owned coffee shop
For Ava Page, a senior at Centralia High School (CHS), family means more to her than most. While not only working as a barista at the Book & Bean, a local Centralia coffee shop owned by her parents, Page gets the additional opportunity to manage its events and how it is run. Staying close to her roots and supporting her family in their efforts to achieve their dreams is dear to Page.