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Political Ponderings – Health Care Costs

As noted in a recent article in the New York Times, the average unsubsidized health insurance premiums for a family of four in the U.S. is currently a staggering $27,000.

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Centralia Parks prepping for tax changes, summer sports

Property tax cancellation, selling assets, health screenings, were among the topics on the agenda for he Centralia Parks Department met the afternoon of January 20.Board members discussed the repercussions of doing away with the sales tax on groceries and personal property taxes, Parks Director Erle Bennett, said.“It would be very deleterious to the park department,”…

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Robin Writes: February Promis2

By Robin Garrison Leach  February is a tough month. Its days of lengthening sunlight hold little of interest to see. The ground is alternately hard as granite and sloppy with murky mud.  Trees are still on strike, picketing the last days of winter with colorless, brittle limbs. Browns and grays coat the world in fatigue. And…

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Panthers maul visiting Monroe City for Winterwarming wins

Boys we 49-45, girls win 62-33 Listen below to Lady Panthers Head Coach Megan Brinkmann review the win Monroe City. Fireside Guard Live! audio couresty 22 Ag Coach Megan Brinkmann Listen below to Centralia Panthers Head Basketball Coach Brandon Crites discuss the win over Monore City. Firesideguard Live! audio courtesy 22 Ag. Coach Brandon Crites…

Opinion

Political Ponderings – Health Care Costs

As noted in a recent article in the New York Times, the average unsubsidized health insurance premiums for a family of four in the U.S. is currently a staggering $27,000.