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It’s the season of giving for many. But not for the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board.
On Friday morning, enforcement staff with the state agency dropped by Mackinaw's …
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By Eric Rosane / ericr@chronline.com
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12/17/21
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Since 1947, Harold’s Burger Bar has been a Centralia staple for fast, drive-through burgers, milkshakes and fried delights.
Except for the last few weeks, when it has been closed.
But …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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12/15/21
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As Facebook turns to “Meta” and tries to pilot new virtual reality offerings, a soon-to-open Centralia business has been way ahead of the game, while creating something much more …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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11/22/21
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Penske Logistics, in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement, has officially opened a new 1.2 million square foot distribution facility in Winlock’s industrial park.
At the time of …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com
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11/5/21
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Last time The Chronicle checked, things were going pretty well for Centralia baker Ashlee Shirer, formerly Ashlee Christman.
Now, she’s even better.
Shirer, 27, has turned sugar cookie …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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10/27/21
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month. As one of the many local women-owned businesses, The Chronicle this week spoke with Lewis County Coffee Company co-owners, stepmother-daughter …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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10/20/21
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If Flavortown is the destination, Lewis County residents don’t have to board a plane.
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” one of Food Network’s most popular shows, came to the …
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Sometimes, it’s best to go with your gut.
That’s what Ron Sturza says. He’s worked at the Sunbird Shopping Center for roughly 45 years, and it’s that gut feeling …
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Owners of The Man Cave Outfitters, a firearms retailer located in downtown Centralia, hosted a ribbon-cutting event Monday for its new six-stall, 10-yard indoor firing range.
The event was hosted …
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Nestled neatly among the streets of Tenino, the quaint little Braids and Blossoms Flower Farm adds a fragrant bloom to the small city.
Owned by Ridgeline Middle School math teacher Tabatha Sand, …
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By Daniel Warn / dan@yelmonline.com
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7/6/21
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Centralia’s beloved bowling center won’t be shuttered for much longer.
New Fairway Lanes owners Jeff and Julie Walker said they anticipate holding an official grand opening on …
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The establishment of the brand new Adna Burger Bar was a sight to behold, according to owners Cindy and Jim Smith.
Selling four kinds of burgers and baskets of fries to a line of 30 to 40 …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / The Chronicle
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5/21/21
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For about a decade, Ron Bolan worked for high-end cabinetry companies in the area. He says he learned to be handy from his stepdad, who would regularly use his skills to transform the cheap rentals …
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By Claudia Yaw / cyaw@chronline.com
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4/21/21
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Leco Supply, an independent Chehalis-based janitorial supply company that has been doing business in Southwest Washington for 34 years, was recognized as the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce …
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By Eric Rosane / erosane@yelmonline.com
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4/16/21
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As far as first years in business go, Timber Patch Brewing & Taproom had an uphill battle to reach its first anniversary celebration in March.
Opening just two weeks before non-essential …
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By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle
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4/16/21
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The story of Boccata’s journey through the last two years is a love story.
In July 2019, Darin Harris, chef and owner of the Centralia Mediterranean restaurant, got married. His wife, Kim …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / For The Chronicle
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4/7/21
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Maximilian Motorsports: Chehalis Business Offers Elite Automotive Master’s Degree
By Isabel Vander Stoep
The Chronicle
For an auto repair shop in Chehalis that specializes …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / The Chronicle
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4/4/21
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STIHL Inc. and its Lewis County associates celebrated the opening of a new 100,000-square-foot distribution facility located at 3122 Kuper Road in the Port of Centralia on Tuesday with an open house. …
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By Eric Rosane / For The Chronicle
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3/31/21
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The clittering of coins dropping into a cabinet, warming hues of neon lights and the rhythmic and descending blips of the Pac-Man game.
Bring back memories?
It does for Dan Coleman. So much …
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The legacy of Shanghai Cafe will live on thanks to its new owners, the Doans, who have spent the last two years renovating the nearly 100-year-old restaurant whose Chinese cuisine and butterfly sign …
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By Claudia Yaw / cyaw@chronline.com
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3/24/21
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