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Jack Franks smiles for a photo in front of his tow truck Tuesday evening in Onalaska.

Onalaska Resident Rescues Motorists in Need on Christmas Eve After Ice Storm

After last Friday’s freezing rain storm caused dozens of accidents in the area, 36-year-old Onalaska resident Jack Franks went out the next day, on Christmas Eve, to help stranded motorists … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 12/28/22

Shawna Viggers Sicilia smiles for a photo inside the Luxe Wine Bar in Centralia.

New Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Centralia

While there are several options for downtown Centralia visitors looking to grab a drink, Shawna Viggers Sicilia wanted to provide a more calm, low-key alternative from exisiting bars and … more

By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com | 12/26/22

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Bill and Dan Logan are pictured with an early Christmas present — an erector set. They’re shown in this 1947 photo with their dog, Blackie. The early gift was a result of the fact that James W. Logan, their father, was shipped out to Korea. The boys and their dog are in front of the fireplace at their home at 1004 S. Tower Ave. in Centralia.

A Look Back in Time: Lewis County Has ‘Quiet’ Christmas in 1952

Lewis County had a “quiet” Christmas in 1952, The Chronicle reported on Friday, Dec. 26, 1952. “Christmas Day — as it should be — was a peaceful one for the … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 12/26/22

Vanessa Nixon recently published “Meno-Morphosis: Rituals, Spells and Natural Remedies for Peri, Mid and Postmenopausal Women,” a book she said is an appropriate read for any woman age 35 or older, no matter what stage inside or outside menopause they find themselves in.

Lewis County Naturopath Hopes Book Helps Women Find Help, Support Through Menopause

For her first published book, traditional naturopath Vanessa Nixon knew she wanted to tackle a subject that many people find hard to discuss but affects so many: menopause. Through her … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 12/26/22

This circa 1923 photo shows a group of young hunters. It’s uncertain exactly where this photo was taken but the group normally hunted on the North Fork. From left to right is thought to be Jack Sellards, Lefty Sellards, Ernie Kuehner (who at the age of 21 was appointed by the Chehalis mayor as the second fire chief in the city), and standing on the running board is thought to be one of the Jastad boys. This photo and information was originally submitted by the Kuehner family for Our Hometowns.

A Look Back in Time: Elderly Chehalis Man Brings Children Joy by Playing Santa Claus in 1952

Charles Sitton believed himself to be the oldest Santa Claus “helper” in the United States, The Chronicle reported on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1952. Sitton, 81 years old at the time, had been … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 12/23/22

Pe Ell School WE Club members pose beside wrapped presents inside the school on Monday.

Pe Ell School WE Club Raises Over $1,000 to Buy, Wrap and Deliver Christmas Gifts to Local Kids

Flamingos aren’t well-known for being entrepreneurs, but in the hands of the Pe Ell School WE Club, a flamboyance that flocked Pe Ell yards in recent weeks raised the club over $1,000 to buy … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@chronline.com | 12/21/22

Sara Light-Waller, "Calamity Jan" Peirson and Brian Mittge were just some of the local authors with their works on display at a book signing event this past Saturday at the Lewis County Historical Museum. Light-Waller is a pulp artists who's work revolves around illustrations and science-fiction writing and her work can be found here, https://flyingponystudios.com/. Peirson has done both historical and historical-fiction work which can be found here, http://www.calamityjan.com/index.html. Mittge just recently released the second edition of the biography he co-authored on Centralia's founder, George Washington, which can be found online or at various local bookstores.

In Focus: Local Authors Sign Books at Lewis County Historical Museum

12/19/22

Cat owners smile while showing off their felines at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds on Saturday.

In Focus: Cats Take Over Southwest Washington Fairgrounds for Weekend

12/19/22

$\From left, top: Kateryna Ishchuk, Tetiana Ishchuk, Nadiia Ishchuk From left, bottom: Anatolii Ishchuk, Nazar Ishchuk, Matvii Ishchuk, Natalia Ishchuk, Illia Ishchuk, Nataliia Ishchuk$

Ukrainian Refugees Find a Temporary Home in Cowlitz County

The Ishchuk family’s Kelso home is 5,500 miles and a continent away from where their year began. Natalia and Anatolii Ishchuk and their seven children are from a small village outside … more

By Brennen Kauffman / The Daily News | 12/19/22

Rhonda Feris drives a Twin Transit bus through the Fort Borst Park display in 2021.

Twin Transit Holiday Lights Tour Offers Free Bus Ride Through Borst Park Light Display

Twin Transit will hold its annual Holiday Lights Tour every day from Monday, Dec. 19, through Friday, Dec. 23. The tours leave the Mellen Street e-Transit station at 5 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/16/22

In Focus: Santa Greets Furry Friends in Glenoma

Santa visited with pets and people in Glenoma on Saturday. The event, called “Christmas in Glenoma,” was held at the Glenoma Fire Hall and sponsored by the Glenoma Firefighters … more

12/16/22

In the early 1900s, the Badger family of Toledo noticed the expanding poultry business in its area and began manufacturing incubators. Using wood from their own lumber mill, they produced both incubators and brooders. Their business prospered and soon they were supplying Sears Roebuck and Company. In 1918 the incubator factory is reported to have moved to Fords Prairie. The Badger family’s St. Helens Manufacturing Co. operated on Fords Prairie producing 2,500-pound fumigation units for military use under a war contract. This photo and information was originally submitted by Thomas Calvin for Our Hometowns.

A Look Back in Time: Centralia Bank Seeks to Head Off Bank Run Amid the Great Depression in 1932

The First Farmers-Merchants Bank and Trust Company in Centralia apparently persuaded nearly all of its depositors to sign an agreement it believed would protect the bank’s solvency, The … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 12/16/22

Ron Averill smiles while showing off his Seahawks sweater during an Ugly Sweater Party hosted at Awesome Chevrolet Buick in Chehalis. The event was part of the Centralia-Chehalis Business After Hours series.

In Focus: Ugly Sweaters Come Out for Business After Hours at Awesome Chevrolet Buick in Chehalis

12/16/22

Ugly Sweater Contest Will Be Held at Awesome Chevrolet Buick in Chehalis

Awesome Chevrolet Buick is hosting an ugly sweater contest on Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Awesome Chevrolet Buick is located at 2580 N. National Ave. in Chehalis. The event is part of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/14/22

Holiday Highlight: Take a Trip to Whoville in Napavine

Jadee and Michael Landry provided these scenes of his "Whoville" display in Napavine. It's located in the 300 block of Camden Way. The Chronicle will share holiday highlights like this now through … more

12/14/22

Melyssa Johnson sings on stage while performing as Betty during dress rehearsals for White Christmas presented by The Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia.

Community Calendar: White Christmas at Evergreen Playhouse; Business After Hours; Southwest Washington Dance 25th Anniversary Nutcracker

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. White Christmas Dec. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.; at the … more

12/14/22

Toledo High School First Trimester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Toledo High School first trimester honor roll. Students are listed in alphabetical order. 12th Grade Principal’s List: 3.75 to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/14/22

FILE PHOTO — Visitors gather at an entrance to Centralia Middle School during an open house event.

Centralia Middle School First Trimester Honor Roll

Following are the members of Centralia Middle School’s first trimester honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest grade-point average. Students with the same GPA are listed in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/14/22

Boats are illuminated with Christmas lights on Offut Lake in Tenino Saturday night.

In Focus: Lighted Boat Parade Brightens Offut Lake

12/12/22

Napavine Middle/High School First Semester 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

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/22