Newsletter Late Week
Sturgeon aldermen pass budget
Sturgeon’s board of aldermen met, Monday, June 23.
Northern District County Commissioner Thompson visits DC
Boone County Missouri's Northern District Commissioner Janet Thompson joined the National Association of Counties (NACO) and delegations from five state associations of counties for a visit to Capitol Hill to advocate for county priorities in two key aspects of budget reconciliation legislation. Local elected officials from Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina and Wisconsin met with leaders in both the House and the Senate June 24 to express concerns about the impacts on counties of proposed Medicaid reforms and administrative and funding changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)."I went to Washington as part of the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) delegation to ensure that our Senators and Representatives, who would be voting on this legislation, understand the catastrophic impact it will have upon countless individuals and families in every county in our state.
Centralia good samaritans help with local wind damage
A trio of local small business owners teamed up to sweat for a friend the afternoon of Saturday, July 12 in a steamy backyard off Centralia’s Miles Street.
Pastor's Desk: Little Christs Acts 11:22-26
There is a difference between having the label of Christian attached to you and actually following Jesus. Many people like to be called Christian, but when it comes down to it, it’s your following of the Master that makes you a true Believer, not a label.
Boone County Fair preview: A mix of old and new fun
The Boone County Fair is just around the corner.The fair starts Monday, July 15 and runs through Saturday, July 19 at the fairgrounds at 5212 Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia.The fair will be open for business, 5 to 10 p.m. daily.The fair offers visitors a rainbow of traditional fair fun along with a dash of modern flair.That dash includes the: *Flying Cortes Trapeze Spectacular: 6 p.m.
Centralia little league action
Centralia's Junior Misses 1 beat visiting North Callaway 18-9 the evening of Tuesday, July 1 at Nathan A. Toalson Bicentennial Park. They finished the evening with a 7-0 record
Centralia R-VI board takes care of fiscal housekeeping
Hiring and retiring were among topics discussed during the Centralia R-VI Board of Education’s June 23 meeting.
Centralia Police Report
Media Release 06/13 - 06/2706/12/2025 Lynn, Christopher S of Centralia was issued a citation for Failure to Stop atStop Sign at the intersection of North Allen and West Hwy 22.On 06/14/2025 Washington, Harrison D of Centralia was arrested on two active warrants out of Boone County and Cooper County at the intersection of E Hwy 22 and Remington Dr. Officer took a report.On 06/14/2025 Gifford, Anthony C of Centralia issued three citations for Operating Motorcycle When Driver’s License Not Validated, Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance and Failure to Register Motor Vehicle.
Robin Writes: Star light, star bright
I grew up when magic was real. When wishes and luck were a part of every kid’s understanding of life.
Chancellor updates Rotary on Centralia R-VI bond situation
The Centralia School District is not changing conferences and at this point in time is not slated to lose its new bond. That is the gist of what Stephen Chancellor, superintendent of the Centralia R-VI School district said in lunchtime presentation to 14 Centralia Rotarians, June 18 in the Centralia Pizza Hut banquet room.