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Candy and smiles are shared from the Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival float Saturday during the Cheese Days parade in downtown Toledo.

Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival Returns to Toledo Aug. 12-14

Bluegrass musicians and fans will return to Toledo in August for the 37th annual Mount St. Helens Bluegrass Festival. The three-day music event begins with an open mic at noon on Friday and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/13/22

Sunlight shines through stained glass windows onto the balcony floor at the Toledo Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 9, in Toledo. The church's goal is to raise $75,000 in funds to help restore the old windows.

A Church in Toledo That’s Over a Century Old Seeks Donations to Fix Stained Glass Windows

TOLEDO — Just a couple of months ago, the Toledo Presbyterian Church congregation learned their beloved stained glass windows needed repairing. The windows are made with a sand grout that has … more

By Katelyn Metzger / The Daily News | 7/13/22

The location of the home of the Salzer family is pictured in this photograph by Julie McDonald.

Highlighting Lewis County: In 1875, the Salzer Family Settled in the Valley Now Bearing Their Name

Fifty years after his birth in 1825 in Germany, Joseph Salzer settled nearly 5,300 miles away in a valley 3 miles southeast of Centralia that now bears his name. He and his wife, Anna Marie, … more

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

Princess Napawinah waves from the Napavine Funtime Festival float Saturday during the Cheese Days parade in downtown Toledo.

Community Calendar: Napavine Funtime Festival; Adna Car Show; Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic

To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com. Napavine Funtime Festival July 15-16, throughout Napavine The … more

7/11/22

Doubles partners Isabel Vander Stoep and Emma Lund pose for a photo after winning a tiebreaker to earn the women’s doubles championship at the Toledo Cheese Days tennis tournament on Saturday.

Toledo Cheese Days Tennis Tournament Swings Back for First Time Since 2019

Early July is the time of two captivating tennis tournaments: Wimbledon and the tournament at Toledo Cheese Days. Signora Armstrong has been running the tournament during Cheese Days since 1988. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/11/22

Winlock High School Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Winlock High School second semester principal’s and honors lists Students named to the principal’s list received between a 3.5 and a 4.0 grade-point … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/22

Winlock Middle School Second Semester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Winlock Middle School second semester principal’s and honors lists. Students named to the principal’s list received between a 3.5 and a 4.0 grade-point … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/22

Onalaska High School Second Semester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Onalaska High School second semester principal’s and honors lists. Students with a 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) received highest honors and students with GPAs … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/22

Onalaska Middle School Second Semester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Onalaska Middle School second semester principal’s and honors lists. Students with a 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) received highest honors and students with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/8/22

The Winlock graduating high school class of 1954.

A Look Back in Time: Man Speaks to Centralia Kiwanis Club About Surviving Japanese Attack

R.M. Devin spoke to the Centralia Kiwanis Club at a luncheon on July 8, 1942, detailing his escape, with his family, from the Japanese. Devin, a Seattle businessman and missionary, was in Centralia … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/8/22

Flags are displayed in downtown Centralia during the Summerfest parade.

In Focus: Summerfest Parade Rolls Through Downtown Centralia

7/6/22

Visitors take in views during the Chehalis Fest Car Show in 2021.

Chehalis Fest to Be Held July 30 in Downtown Chehalis

The 2022 Chehalis Fest will be held on July 30 in downtown Chehalis. Organized by Experience Chehalis, activities will be held throughout the day. The festivities will start at 8 a.m. with a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

This Fourth of July parade took place in about 1911 in Pe Ell. The Allen children took first place with their float on that day. In the lead is Bob Allen, who is thought to be about 4 years old at the time. Behind him are his brothers John and Rex. All three boys are hitched to the wagon pulling Catherine (on the left) and an unknown neighbor child (on the right). The children’s parents were Harvey and Mabel Allen of Pe Ell. Harvey was a barber and fiddle player and Bob was the father of this photo’s contributor.

A Look Back in Time: Lost and Wounded Chehalis Boy Survives Journey Through Lewis County Woods

A Chehalis boy survived over 24 hours in the “wilds of western Lewis County,” treating himself for a severed artery. Chehalis resident Dick Mitchell, 17, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. … more

Compiled by Matthew Zylstra / matthew@chronline.com | 7/6/22

Morton Junior/Senior High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Morton Junior/Senior High School second semester honor roll. Students listed on the honor roll earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher for the second semester of the school … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Pe Ell Middle/High School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of the Pe Ell Middle/High School second semester honor roll. Students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Adna Middle School Second Semester Academic Lists

Following are members of Adna Middle School’s second semester academic lists. Students with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list, students with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Adna High School Second Semester Academic Lists

Following are members of Adna High School’s second semester academic lists. Students with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 were named to the superintendent’s list, students with a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Toledo High School Third Trimester Principal’s and Honors Lists

Following are members of the Toledo High School third trimester principal’s list, honor roll and honorable mention list. Students named to the principal’s list received between a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Napavine Middle School Second Semester Honor Roll

Following are members of Napavine Middle School’s second semester honors lists, as provided by the school district. Students with a grade point average (GPA) between 3.51 and 4.0 were … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22

Chehalis Middle School Term Four Honor Roll

Following are members of the Chehalis Middle School term four honor roll. Students are listed from highest to lowest GPA. Students with the same GPA are listed in alphabetical order. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/6/22