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Relatives of Tom and Idris Massey hope to change the road’s name between Spencer and the Cowlitz River — the land their family owned — to Massey Road, both to honor their parents’ contributions to the community and to simplify directions to the Massey Bar Boat Launch.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Family Seeks to Change Road’s Name to Honor Parents

A year before the United States plunged into Civil War, a 25-year-old Irishman born in County Cork boarded the HMS Edinburgh in Liverpool, England, and landed in New York April 13, 1860. Eight … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 11/14/22

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Letter to the Editor: Serious About Banning Homeless Camps? Close ‘Donut Hole’ in Centralia

All well and good to ban the homeless from camping on county lands, but there is a donut hole right here in the middle of Centralia. The land bordered by the Lewis Street boat launch, the … more

11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: ‘We the Sheep’

It seems the world is going crazy! No longer are we called “we the people.” We should now be call “we the sheep,” because the wool is being pulled over our … more

11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: After Election Results, I Hope Lewis County Remains Safe

I’m disappointed with the way the whole election came out. I was not expecting Patty Murray to come out on top. She has done completely nothing in 30 years compared to someone like Tiffany … more

11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Congratulations MGP; Voters Know a Danger to Constitution When They See One

Congratulations to Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, whose longshot effort to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Congress glows with triumph. The Democratic nominee's spirited but sensible … more

11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Dog Debate After Child Bitten Was Embarrassing

The recent article about the latest "dangerous dog" designation was not clearly written, but the gist of it seemed to be six adults, on the taxpayers’ dime, discussed what to do with a dog that … more

11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: Tolls Not Needed to Pay for New I-5 Bridge

The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program continues to resemble nothing more than a resurrection of the failed Columbia River Crossing (CRC). The major difference — $3.5 billion for the … more

11/14/22

Visitors tour the Veterans Memorial Museum on Veterans Day.

Commentary: Honoring Fallen Heroes Goes Beyond Lowering Flags to Half-Mast

Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men and women in our armed forces or police officers killed in the line of duty. It is a vivid … more

By Don Brunell | 11/14/22

Letter to the Editor: In Response to ‘What Happened to Aron Christensen?’

I lost my brother, Aron Christensen, and his sweet puppy, Buzzo, on one of your popular hiking trails this past summer. You will keep pieces of our devastated family there, in your community, and … more

11/11/22

Letter to the Editor: Man Arrested With Drugs Could Be Victim — Chronicle Needs Better Reporting

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, The Chronicle reported that Centralia law enforcement officers arrested a man near mile marker 80 on Interstate 5. He was driving a vehicle loaded with some 100 pounds of … more

11/11/22

Letter to the Editor: Has No One Paid Attention to the Last Two Years?

On the day after the election, I scratch my head and wonder if anyone has paid any attention to events of the last two years. Patty Murray, unable to run on her record, used scare tactics … more

11/11/22

Letter to the Editor: Dynamic Leadership Vision for Lewis County

We are at the crossroads of history. Lewis County is a small island in a vast sea of blue. We are fast becoming the No. 1 target of those who want to change it to blue forever. Yet we have an … more

11/11/22

Pumpkin pie is prepared for meal bags at Gather Church on Thanksgiving in Centralia in 2021.

Brian Mittge Commentary: The Spirit of Thanksgiving Is a Tonic for Our Divisions

Election season is finally more or less finished (it’s all over but the countin’). I’m thankful for our American system of self-governance, but our elections always seem a little … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 11/11/22

Richard Stride is the current CEO of Cascade Community Healthcare. He can be reached at drstride@icloud.com.

Richard Stride Commentary: When Nazis in America Gathered Without Fear

I recently watched a new documentary on PBS by Ken Burns. It’s titled “The U.S. and the Holocaust.” I have always loved Ken Burns documentaries because of the thoroughness in … more

By Richard Stride | 11/9/22

Letter to the Editor: Vote Emerson for Lewis County PUD Commission

With the election just around the corner, I would encourage my Lewis County neighbors to consider voting Kevin Emerson for Lewis County Public Utilities District commissioner. Kevin has proven … more

11/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Support Smiley for Senate

Let’s face the truth for a positive change. Several incumbents at all levels or our government should retire. In Washington state and in D.C., Patty Murray leads the pack in having 30 years of … more

11/7/22

Letter to the Editor: Questions on Death of Hiker Aron Christensen

Is this another botched homicide investigation by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office? Just asking. From what I have read in the media, it is enough to justify the question. Seems like a … more

11/7/22

Julie McDonald, a personal historian from Toledo, may be reached at memoirs@chaptersoflife.com.

Julie McDonald Commentary: Reflections on a Turbulent Summer and Election Season

When U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler narrowly lost to Joe Kent in the top-two primary election, I was disappointed but not surprised. A lot of former president Donald Trump’s fans in the … more

By Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle | 11/7/22

The stolen saws were similar to the one pictured here.

Brian Mittge Commentary: Scalawag Steals Stihl Scout Saws in Centralia

I received a call this week from Shannon Pancake, who is one of the good guys. He is a husband, dad, volunteer soccer coach and Boy Scout Leader. He’s the kind of guy who donates his … more

By Brian Mittge / For The Chronicle | 11/5/22

Letter to the Editor: Let’s Show Extreme Candidates They Are Not Electable

As we come to our 2022 midterm election, we are facing vexing challenges — COVID-19, illegal immigration, homelessness, inflation, war, etc. Underpinning it all, many of our politicians and one … more

11/5/22