Southwest Washington Dance Center Celebrates 25 Years of Nutcracker

Billie Lee Taylor, 96, of Centralia, Washington, passed away at Sharon Care Center Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, following a long life full of adventure and love. She was born Nov. 27, 1926, in Port Townsend, Washington, to Harry and Geneva (Clem) Milton, and was raised here in the Centralia area on Fords Prairie and in Galvin.

As this year will mark the 75th anniversary of Chehalis pilot Kenneth Arnold’s historic flying saucer sighting, the Northwest Flying Saucer Film Fest is now accepting short film entries to be shown at the Chehalis Flying Saucer Party starting on Sept. 22. The deadline for submissions is July 15...

If the definition of evergreen is long-lasting and consistent, Dianne Dorey’s resume certainly earns her the title. The longtime Lewis County assessor was honored Friday night at Centralia College during the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet, where she was given the Evergreen Award for outstanding public service. The award is given out every other year.

Roxie Luoma (Looper) Elwood went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 20, 2022. Roxie was born in Crescent City, California on Feb. 14, 1940, and graduated from Grants Pass High School in Oregon in 1958. Roxie married her high school sweetheart, Duane H. Elwood, on...

Despite temperatures in the mid to high 30 degrees, the cold weather was the last thought on anyone’s mind who gathered outside the Grays Harbor County Jail in Montesano on Sunday, Jan. 22. For the dozens of people carrying signs or megaphones, the only subject on their mind was Oakley Carlson.

Winners of the 2022 City of Centralia Volunteer Award were honored and presented plaques for their volunteer work in the city during Tuesday night’s regular city council meeting. The honorees were:. • Marveen Rohr, Don Hays and Loretta Hays for their volunteer work taking care of Greenwood Memorial Park.

• ERIC FORREST K. GREENLAND, 65, Westport, died Jan. 17 at Sharon Care Center. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. • GILBERT T. KIMBROUGH, 90, Centralia, died Jan. 19 at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. • WALLACE H. TIPPERY. 95, Centralia,...

Presumably there is more to the name on a headstone at Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia that reads “Edith M. Capp—” but the final letters are obscured by ivy. We know a few things. She was born July, 1909 or 1908, and died in July 1927. Whether she lived to the day of her 18th birthday, the ivy, again, conceals.

A family-owned Lewis County business that has been in operation since 1906 was honored as the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Friday. Chamber Executive Director Cynthia Mudge made the announcement during the chamber’s annual banquet, which was held in the TransAlta Commons on the Centralia College campus.

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A ribbin-cutting ceremony was provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce at Mint City Coffee in Chehalis Tuesday. The business, which opened last year, is located on Market Boulevard in downtown Chehalis. Learn more by following Mint City Coffee on Facebook or visiting https://mintcitycoffee.com/.

Following its expansion as a statewide program last June, the Imagination Library of Washington recognized Lewis County as having the highest enrollment rate percentage of eligible children in the program started by country music star Dolly Parton. Parton, inspired by her father’s illiteracy, conceived the program in her home state...

Testimony in support, a unanimous planning commission decision and a positive recommendation from community development weren’t enough to get the Lewis County commissioners to vote for the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s rezone on 500 acres north of Mineral Lake — but, a lawsuit was apparently enough to make them reconsider.

The state 2B champion Napavine Tigers football team was honored Tuesday by the Lewis County commissioners at the commissioners’ weekly meeting at the county courthouse in Chehalis. The commissioners applauded 16-year head coach Josh Fay and the team’s seven senior class members. “The team successfully went undefeated and won the state championship; a high accomplishment,” Commission Chair Sean Swope said. The Tigers completed the 2022 season with a 13-0 record. Their 41-27 win over Okanogan in the state championship game was the school’s fourth football championship, the first since 2016. Pictured from left are Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Swope, Fay, Cody Keys, Ashton Wirt, Deacon Parker, Jose Gaona, Mario Lara, Max O’Neill, Gabe Harris and Commissioner Scott Brummer.

The City of Chehalis is looking to fill a vacancy on its Historic Preservation Commission, according to a news release. Seven members make up the commission and serve without compensation, generally for three-year terms. The commission’s duties include providing identification, enhancement, perpetuation and use of historic resources within Chehalis.

LCC 46 40 — 86 Centralia: Frazier 20, Guillory 13, Keperling 9, Brown 6, Quinland Jr. 5, Kelly 4, Cline 3, Kaut 1. LCC: Steward 17, McCoy 16, Royal III 12, Harvey 11, Horn 9, Zeller 9, Morris 7, Hardy 2, Holden 2, Leitz 1. The Centralia men’s basketball...

Western Washington median home prices saw a year-over-year decline for the first time since 2012 as prices fell $5,000 from November to December, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (Northwest MLS). The decline comes amid an increase in inventory following interest rate hikes that began part way through 2022.

Lewis County Fire District 5 in Napavine is encouraging residents to get their blood pressure checked. From Jan. 23 through Jan. 27, residents can go to the main station at 115 E. Washington St. in Napavine and get their blood pressure checked by an emergency medical technician or a paramedic. Those who get their blood pressure checked will receive a free wallet card to keep track of their blood pressure.

There have been one or two times when Oakville coach Marcus Whittaker expected to wake up to a firestorm, but Wednesday was not one of them. Come the morning, though, there it was. “I had coaches, friends texting me, and I’m like, ‘What are you talking about?’” said the second-year...

Adna’s search for a football coach has finally come to a close. Last week, the school finalized its decision to hire Goldendale’s Aaron Cochran as its new football coach heading into spring ball and the 2023 season. Cochran is a 2010 graduate of Goldendale High School, where he...