Devin Christopher Swecker, 42, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Devin was preceded in death by his father, Dan Swecker. He is survived by his daughter, Claire Rue. He also leaves …
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Barbara Edith Fry passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at her home on Lincoln Creek after a lingering battle with ovarian cancer.
Barbara was …
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After a long run of strong spending, there are signs that consumers are beginning to slow down the pace of purchasing just a bit.
U.S. retail sales fell 0.1% in October, the first decline …
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By Kris Johnson / Association of Washington Business
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12/6/23
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Given the deep concerns I personally experienced earlier this year when watching local police stand back as a group of self-professed neo-Nazi agitators attempted to incite a riot at local Pride …
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Has Richard DeBolt’s Economic Alliance of Lewis County placed a “for sale cheap” sign on Lewis County and its tax and electric ratepayers?
DeBolt’s Alliance supports …
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Recent development activities along the banks of the Newaukum River near Interstate 5 are near a beautiful river, and an important one being a prone corridor for fish, salmon and land-based wildlife. …
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The dictionary describes evolution as the theory that all existing organisms developed from earlier forms by natural selection. In another word, Darwinism.
There is no suggestion as to …
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Much like a rising tide raises all boats, inflation and uncertain budget outlooks leave no one, including governments, unscathed.
Higher costs, including at the Lewis County Jail, have led Lewis …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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William “Bill” L. and Mary Ann Hassler celebrated 70 years of marriage on Dec. 5. They have lived most of their lives in Washington state.
They were married on Dec. 5, 1953.
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Following a nearly 30-year career in the U.S. Army Reserves, Lisa Spahr, daughter of Bob and Jackie Spahr, Chehalis, officially retired from her military career as a colonel at the end of last month.
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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12/6/23
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In an American Angus Association news release, the announcement was made that Hunter Riley, of Winlock, has become a junior member of the National Junior Angus Association.
“Junior …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/6/23
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Photos by Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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From 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Chehalis and Centralia police departments faced off in competitive bell-ringing for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.
In the end, the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/6/23
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Like the rural county roads they can often be found riding their motorcycles on, the roads to recovery for Blake Hansen and Daniel “DJ” Miller were winding.
For the latest graduates …
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By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com
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12/6/23
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CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Criminal trespass
• A trespass complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Borst Avenue at 8:55 a.m. on Dec. 4. Homeless people have …
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By The Chronicle staff
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• FRANK WERNER, 88, Centralia, died Dec. 4. Arrangements are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
• BILLIE BARR, 88, Chehalis, died Dec. 1. Arrangements are under the care of …
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Having served the City of Chehalis for more than 36 years after originally being elected a city councilor in 1987, Isaac Pope will attend his final city council meeting on Monday, Dec. 11, after …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/6/23
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While most church Christmas plays follow the traditional Nativity story, Mountain View Baptist Church in Centralia will host a very different kind of Christmas story Dec. 15-17.
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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12/6/23
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Employees of the Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) have donated $3,000 to the Lewis County Food Bank Coalition, according to a news release.
PUD workers collaborated to raise the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/6/23
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’Tis the season for caroling, and those wishing to hear festive Christmas songs now have a new free concert they will be able to attend.
Beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, all …
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By The Chronicle staff
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