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Electrician's Mate Third Class Cecil Everett Barncord is carried to his final resting place at the Swofford Cemetery in Mossyrock following a procession through Lewis County on Wednesday, June 7. Barncord served on the USS Oklahoma until he was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Sailor Killed During Pearl Harbor Attack 81 Years Ago Finally Laid to Rest in Mossyrock Cemetery
Eighty-one years, six months and one day ago as of Wednesday, the Japanese Imperial Navy unleashed its surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. One of the first ships moored at the U.S. Navy base to be … more
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Centralia couple Gary and Kay Odegaard celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week on Thursday, June 8.
Centralia’s Kay and Gary Odegaard Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage
Editor’s Note: To have wedding or anniversary announcements published in The Chronicle at no cost, email stories and photos to news@chronline.com. Typically, announcements are done with … more
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FILE PHOTO — Parker Ashton throws a cap at a chicken during Independence Valley Community Hall’s 42nd Annual Chicken Races in Rochester in 2022.
Independence Valley Chicken Races Set for June 25 in Rochester 
The 43rd annual chicken races will be held at the Independence Valley Community Hall in Rochester Sunday, June 25.  Lunch begins at noon with the chicken races scheduled to begin at 2 … more
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Beak of the Week: All Grosbeaks Are Not the Same
Since I am late with last week’s entry, this is a bonus edition with not one but two birds. Photo one is a black-headed grosbeak and photo two is an evening grosbeak.   While … more
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W.F. West High School senior Leigha Wilson blows bubbles during a parade honoring future graduates in Chehalis on Sunday, June 4.
In Focus: W.F. West Class of 2023 on Parade in Chehalis
Winlock High School Third Quarter Principal’s and Honors Lists
The Winlock High School principal’s and honors list for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year has been announced. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with the … more
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Winlock Middle School Third Quarter Principal’s and Honors Lists
The Winlock Middle School principal’s and honors lists for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year have been announced. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with … more
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Holly Ryan, owner of The Shady Lady and president of the Centralia Downtown Festivals Association, gives a tour of The Shady Lady Bordello Museum in Centralia on Saturday, June 3. The museum was one of four Centralia museums featured in the Centralia Downtown Festival Association’s Museums, Murals & Moonshine guided walking tour event, which sought to highlight Centralia’s history. The event had a good turnout, Ryan said.
In Focus: Museums, Murals and Moonshine the Subjects of Downtown Centralia Tours Saturday
Participants in the Lewis County Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run pose for a photo in Chehalis on Friday, June 2.
Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run Raises Money for Special Olympics
A large law enforcement presence is often a sign of a crime or a tragedy, but Friday morning, law enforcement officers throughout Lewis County gathered together for a joyful purpose: raising money … more
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A circus clown tosses a poodle into the air as the crowd cheers at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds during the Jordan World Circus show on Wednesday, May 31. The circus performed three shows in two days at the fairgrounds this week, with the first being on Tuesday.
In Focus: Jordan World Circus Rolls Through Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Karl Scarborough, Winlock music teacher, stands in front of his office in the music room in this 2020 Chronicle file photo.
Swan Song for Retiring Winlock Music Teacher Karl Scarborough
WINLOCK — It’s swan-song time for Karl Scarborough this month after more than three decades leading the music program at the Winlock School District.   For 32 years, thousands … more
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Lisa Striedinger, certifited peer specialist for the nonprofit organization Friends Without Homes, talks with attendees of a forum about the "myths and facts of homelessness" last April.
Friends Without Homes Hosting Second ‘Myths and Facts on Homelessness’ Forum, This Time in Chehalis
Friends Without Homes — a local volunteer nonprofit that provides outreach to those experiencing homelessness — will host its second “myths and facts on homelessness” forum at … more
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Crews put finishing touches on landscape and infrastructure surrounding the newly opened section of the Willapa Hills State Park Trail in Littell on Friday, June 2. The new bridge over state Route 6 was completed late last month and opened to the public this week. Completion of this bridge provides continuous trail for 28 miles, reaching well into Pacific County. Construction was originally scheduled for completion in 2022 but the project was delayed. The purpose of the project is to separate vehicles traveling on state Route 6 from visitors using the Willapa Hills Trail.
In Focus: Willapa Hills Trail Bridge Over State Route 6 Now Open
The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) is hosting a concert and guitar workshop by world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith at the Hope Grange in Winlock. 
World-Renowned Fingerstyle Guitarist Offering Concert, Workshop in Winlock
The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) is hosting a concert and guitar workshop by world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith at the Hope Grange in Winlock.   The concert … more
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Lewis County Historical Society President Peter Lahmann speaks to attendees of a Memorial Day ceremony at George Washington Park in Centralia Monday. Lahmann is also the owner of America’s Team Museum in downtown Centralia.
Fallen Service Members Honored During Memorial Day Ceremony at George Washington Park
Members of American Legion Grant Hodge Post 217, the Lewis County Historical Society and America’s Team Museum hosted a Memorial Day ceremony Monday afternoon at George Washington Park in … more
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Raphael and Dustin, aka “Prince Phillip,” fist bump after a sparring match on Saturday, May 27 during the Centralia Fantasy Festival at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. It was the first time the event was held at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. “This festival is about inclusivity and diversity in our communities,” organizers wrote. “We have chosen a fantasy festival as a way to demonstrate how many wonderful people are unique and beautiful. We have so much in common with everyone around us.” Learn more and prepare for future events online at https://www.centraliafantasyfestival.com/. See more photos from the event at chronline.com.
In Focus: Centralia Fantasy Festival Brings Fanciful Fun to Fairgrounds
The Centralia Fantasy Festival was held over the weekend at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis.   It was the first time the event was held there. “This festival is about … more
Napavine Middle/High School Third Quarter Honor Roll
Following are members of the Napavine Middle/High School first semester honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest grade-point average (GPA). Students with the same GPA are listed in … more
The Keeper Of The Faith is composed of Lima Taito, Agaese Taito, Faalai Taito, Zephanaiah Taito and Peter Wainaina. According to an announcement for the event, the group is one of the most diverse southern gospel bands listeners will ever hear.
Southern Gospel Music Group 'The Keepers Of The Faith 'Coming to Centralia June 4
The Keepers Of The Faith, a southern gospel music group, will perform Sunday, June 4, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Baptist Church in Centralia. No tickets are required for the concert and no … more
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Brown Mill at Napavine is pictured in 1910. At left are Wendell Hammond and Jim Allison. In the background on the log are Thurston Reynolds and Arthur Brown. Below them are an unknown person, John Johnson, Emil Lentz and Charles Lentz (with horse). The mill was founded by Carroll L. Brown, who came to Washington from Maine in 1877. The mill started out at 5,000 feet and later expanded to 20,000 feet. Later it became known as Coal Creek Lumber Company. This photo and information was originally submitted by Eric J. Wilson for Our Hometowns.
A Look Back in Time: Two Men Use False Identity, Wine to Rob Centralia Resident in 1943
Warrants charging two Centralia residents with grand larceny were announced by Lewis County Sheriff J.A. Blankenship on Thursday, May 27, 1943. The warrants were for George King and Glenn Darnell … more
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Snoopy is featured on American Red Cross shirts given to those who donated blood at Cascade Community Healthcare in Centralia on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Community Calendar: Tenino Farmers Market; Red Cross Blood Drive; Discovery Trail Work Party
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email news@chronline.com.   Tenino Farmers Market   May 27 in the 200 block of Sussex Avenue in downtown Tenino; 10 a.m. to … more
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