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Professional Bowling Association bowlers Marshall Kent, far left, and Edward “EJ” Tackett, far right, smile for a photo with the Fairway Lanes staff ahead of a local bowling clinic on Tuesday, April 30.

Professional bowlers visit Fairway Lanes in Centralia for clinic

Days after winning the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tournament of Champions just outside Akron, Ohio, Marshall Kent found himself at Fairway Lanes in Centralia. For Kent, a native of … more

By Mitchell Roland / mitchell@chronline.com | 5/1/24

The old Wells Fargo Bank drive-thru in downtown Chehalis is demolished on Monday, April 29.

Owners of downtown Chehalis lot where Wells Fargo once operated demolish old bank’s drive-thru

The owners of the former Chehalis Wells Fargo in downtown Chehalis, which closed in 2021, had the branch’s drive-thru demolished on Monday, April 29. According to Experience Chehalis … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 5/1/24

Student veterinarians Clarice Baumbach, in pink, and Javiera Pobleta, in brown, perform neuter surgeries during a student outreach event at Scatter Creek Animal Clinic in Grand Mound on Saturday, April 27.

In focus: Scatter Creek Animal Clinic provides training for Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine students

Scatter Creek Animal Clinic in Rochester hosted veterinary students from the Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday and Sunday as they practiced spay and neuter surgeries … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/29/24

In focus: 86’d on Tower offers new watering hole in Centralia

Owners Jeannie Gluck and Laura Duthie opened their new bar, 86’d on Tower, on Saturday, April 27. 86’d on Tower opened at 328 A N. Tower Ave. in downtown Centralia. … more

4/29/24

Bees swarm on a branch in this photo provided by Rob Jenkins of Bee Wrangler Honey.

Ethel-based beekeeper offering free bee swarm removals in Lewis County

With temperatures trending toward the warmer side as spring stretches on, hibernating bees are beginning to wake up. As usual, some of them are swarming on structures or trees too close for some … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 4/26/24

Natalie Humphrey, with Fern Ridge, hands a finished bouquet to an attendee during the Alice in Flowerland Tea Party at British Bites in Centralia on Wednesday, April 24.

In focus: Centralia Downtown Association hosts ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party at British Bites

The Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) held a “Alice in Flowerland” block party and fundraiser at British Bites in Centralia on Wednesday. The event raised money for the annual … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/26/24

The dining room of La Doña Mexican restaurant, which is among the businesses to receive a perfect score on its recent health inspection, is pictured on Tuesday April 2.

Food establishment inspection scores: From the Lewis County Public Health Department

Editor’s Note: These are reports from health inspections in Lewis County from March 27 through April 19, 2024. Red violations are those most likely to cause foodborne illness and must be … more

4/24/24

Chick-fil-A coming to Olympia after city grants land-use approval for restaurant

Chick-fil-A has received land-use approval to build a fast-food restaurant with a dual drive-thru in west Olympia, the city announced Tuesday. The business, known for its chicken sandwiches, … more

Rolf Boone / The Olympian (TNS) | 4/24/24

Dmitri Matheny, a renowned flugelhornist, and his all-star band will appear at The Juice Box Public House in downtown Centralia from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.

Renowned Centralia jazz artist to celebrate Henry Mancini centennial with show at The Juice Box

Renowned jazz artist Dmitri Matheny and his all-star band will appear at The Juice Box Public House in downtown Centralia from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. “The performance, a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/23/24

Kaci Jones, a lifelong Chehalis resident with a massage practice in Centralia, has titled the series the ProHealth Defense course. Jones is the owner and operator of the Keysar Center of Massage.

Centralia-based massage therapist launches series teaching safety for health care practitioners

A Centralia-based, licensed massage therapist has launched a new lecture series that aims to safeguard practitioners against inappropriate behavior. Kaci Jones, a lifelong Chehalis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/23/24

JJ's ToGo owners Jessica and Devin Britton, JJ's staff and Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce members cut the ribbon to formally open the restaurant's brick-and-mortar location in Centralia on Monday, April 22.

JJ’s ToGo hosts grand opening in downtown Centralia

JJ’s ToGo celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 22, in downtown Centralia. The ceremony, provided by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/22/24

Owners Tina, left, and Steven Kendall cut the ribbon at the re-opening of Valued Kids child care center in Centralia on Friday, April 19. Valued Kids is located at 1613 Grand Ave. in Centralia. The center can be contacted by email and phone at valuedkids@gmail.com and 360-736-4000. Friday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony was hosted by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce.

In focus: Chamber holds ribbon-cutting at Valued Kids child care center in Centralia

4/19/24

Cub Cadet lawnmowers are displayed during the 58th annual Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 13.

In focus: Chamber’s Home and Garden Show held at fairgrounds

4/15/24

Centralia Downtown Association awards Pioneer West first safety grant of 2024

In its March board meeting, the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) unanimously voted to award Pioneer West the first safety grant of 2024. The matching grant will go toward funding a safety … more

4/15/24

Jenelle and Olive Britton sit at a table inside their family’s restaurant JJ’s ToGo on North Tower Avenue in downtown Centralia on Wednesday, April 10.

JJ’s ToGo plans soft opening in Centralia on April 15, full opening on April 22: ‘We’re really excited to bring a fresh feel to the community’

When Jessica Britton’s sister-in-law asked her to meal prep lunches for her out of her tiny Chehalis apartment in November 2021, Britton didn’t imagine that fulfilling the simple request … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 4/12/24

Owner Rebecca Williams organizes a bouquet inside Fern Ridge Floral & Design in Centralia on Friday, April 21, 2023. The business will take part in a Centralia Downtown Association block party on April 24.

Centralia Downtown Association to host ‘Alice in Flowerland’ block party, fundraiser at British Bites

On Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) will host an “Alice in Flowerland” block party at British Bites in Centralia. The event, which … more

Submitted by the Centralia Downtown Association | 4/12/24

Comedian Kyle Kinane to headline show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater Friday

Comedian Kyle Kinane will headline a comedy show at McFiler’s Chehalis Theater on Friday, April 12. Doors to the theater, located at 558 N. Market Blvd. in downtown Chehalis, will … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24

From left, Jim and Cindy Smith on Monday present members of the Adna football program — Ben Andrew, coach Tyler Shepherd, Jack Smith and Gavan Muller — with a check for $5,342.63, the total proceeds raised from the Adna Crab Feed fundraiser.

Adna Grocery owners raise $5,343 for Adna football program, plan fundraiser for girls basketball team

Jim and Cindy Smith presented members of the Adna High School football program with a check for $5,342.63, the total proceeds from the Adna Crab Feed fundraiser, on Monday, April 8, at the high … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24

Stacks of studs sit in Hampton Lumber’s Morton mill in this Chronicle file photo.

Hampton Lumber announces $25,000 endowment at Centralia College

Hampton Lumber has established a permanent endowed scholarship with the Centralia College Foundation for the benefit of Centralia College students enrolled full time in trades programs, the company … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24

Staff from Centralia Point Assisted Living and Memory Care help cut the ribbon at last year's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, from left, owner Terri Waldroff, Trisha Shipp, LPN, Executive Director Bryce Bower, Pam Devekos, CRD, and Director of Operations Nanette Wilkins.

Chamber’s Business After Hours event set for Centralia Point Assisted Living & Memory Care

Centralia Point Assisted Living & Memory Care will host the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce’s April Business After Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Centralia … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/10/24