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.

News

Centralia Aldermen ponder peddlers, patrol cars

A quintet of interested parties sat in on the February 23 meeting of the Centralia Board of Aldermen. A quartet of aldermen attended, “I’m beginning to think you guys aren’t listening,” Centralia resident Theresa Houmes said during the public comment portion of the meeting, reintroducing her concerns regarding a streetlight which she said shines into…

Community

Friends’ Self-care fair a healthy hit

At least 30 people visited with nearly a dozen vendors and service providers the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Centralia Community Golf Course’ Club House.They were there for the Centralia Friends of the Library’s inaugural “Self-Care Fair,”One attendee was Sijie Yao who was there, among other things, coloring a handmade Valentine’s Day card…

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Sports

Hallsville boys win district championship

First in 35 years, beats Mexico 74-7o in OT Listen below to Hallsville Indians Head Coach Michael Smith discuss the district championship win over Mexico. Kelin Braman led the Indians and the game with 34 points, followed by Tatum Braman with 24 and Abe Rhoades with eight and Gabe Jenkins six. Charlie Fisher led Mexico…

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.