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Helga Mahoney, of Centralia, is celebrating her 100th birthday. Friends are invited to join her family for a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Fords Prairie Grange, which is located at 2650 Reynolds Avenue in Centralia. The Chronicle publishes birthday announcements at no charge for those 80 and older. 
Centralia Woman to Mark 100th Birthday
Helga Mahoney, of Centralia, is celebrating her 100th birthday. Friends are invited to join her family for a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Fords Prairie Grange, which is … more
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Luther Mulford is pictured in 1920 at work at a mill that made decorative columns in Chehalis. Mulford is fourth from the left in the back row and is the grandfather of Jim Nunn (photo contributor) whose mother Irma is one of seven children of Luther and Mary Canterbury Mulford of Chehalis. This photo and information was originally submitted by Jim Nunn for The Chronicle’s Our Hometowns books.
A Look Back in Time: Police Arrest Portland-Based ‘Pillow Thief’ in 1953 After Months of Lewis County Burglaries
The Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1953 edition of The Chronicle reported a pillow thief had been apprehended in Portland after a series of thefts in Chehalis, Centralia, Toledo, Tenino and Yelm. The thief, Jack … more
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Residents of the Secret Annex react to a siren during a rehearsal of “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia last week. From left is Emilie Brown as Mrs. Van Dann, Nathan Crummett as Peter Van Daan, Ruby Stanton as Anne Frank and Lizzie Conner as Margot Frank.
Evergreen Playhouse Seeks to Honor History With ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
With over 30 million copies of “The Diary of a Young Girl” sold to date, Anne Frank’s story is one of the most widely-known victim accounts of the Holocaust.  But the only … more
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Chronicle staffer Sarah Burdick captured these photos of semi-rare "hair ice," also known as ice wool or frost beard, during a walk near Napavine on Sunday morning. 
In Focus: Semi-Rare ‘Hair Ice’ Photographed Near Napavine
Chronicle staffer Sarah Burdick captured these photos of semi-rare "hair ice," also known as ice wool or frost beard, during a walk near Napavine on Sunday morning.  "Fungus shapes a … more
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Volunteers Charlie Pruitt and Pat Caldwell staff the Toledo Community Library in this file photo.
Greater Toledo Community Library to Hold Valentine’s Day Book and Bake Sale on Feb. 11 and 14
The Greater Toledo Community Library’s Valentine’s Day Book and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 14. Valentine’s Day cards will also be available for … more
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Mount Adams rises over the horizon as seen from Brown Road in Adna on Sunday night.
In Focus: Sunset and Sunrise Scenes From Adna Area
Saturday was a great morning to plunge into Mayfield Lake for a good cause for dozens of area residents. The 2023 Special Olympics Polar Plunge was again hosted by the Lewis County Icicle Brigade. State Rep. Peter Abbarno and members of the Centralia Police Department led what has become an annual January tradition. All proceeds support Special Olympians in Lewis County. There’s still time to donate: https://impact.sowa.org/fundraiser/4310402.
In Focus: Polar Plunge Raises Money for Lewis County Special Olympics
Saturday was a great morning to plunge into Mayfield Lake for a good cause for dozens of area residents. The 2023 Special Olympics Polar Plunge was again hosted by the Lewis County Icicle Brigade. … more
Hannah Long and Robert Loren, volunteers from Lower Columbia Gardens, plant camas bulbs at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's second camas planting event of the season on Friday, Jan. 27, in Toledo. Volunteers planted an additional 2,000 bulbs.
Camas Planting Event Near Toledo Part of Cowlitz Tribe's Effort to Bring Back First Food
TOLEDO — In a muddy field northwest of Toledo, multicolored flags marked the thousands of spots where natural color will push through this spring, signaling the return of one of the most … more
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Lizzie Conner as Margot Frank, left, and Ruby Stanton as Anne Frank perform during a rehearsal of “The Diary of Anne Frank” at the Evergreen Playhouse in Centralia on Wednesday.
The Diary of Anne Frank Opens at Evergreen Playhouse on Feb. 3
The Evergreen Playhouse’s third production of the season, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” opens in Centralia on Friday, Feb. 3.  The play runs through Sunday, Feb. 16, with 7:30 … more
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An aerial view of Centralia College and the surrounding area in August 1952. (From The Chronicle archives)
A Look Back in Time: Centralia Police Department Report Details Crimes and Accidents During 1952
The Centralia Police Department’s annual report showed it had made 1,283 arrests during 1952. The report was accepted at a meeting of the Centralia City Commission on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1953, … more
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Mint City Coffee Roasting is located at 539 N. Market Blvd. Suite C, in Chehalis.
Community Calendar: Mint City Roasters Ribbon-Cutting ; Lewis County Fire District 5 Blood Pressure Check; Newaukum Golf Course Weekly Bingo
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.   Lewis County Fire District 5 Blood Pressure Check Jan. 23 through 27 at the … more
A cross-country skier makes her way down a trail beside Leech Lake at White Pass Ski Area’s Nordic trails on Sunday.
Nordic Center at White Pass Ski Area Offers Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and More
Though all winter sports test the athlete’s mettle, the Nordic side of White Pass Ski Area may offer less intimidating recreational opportunities than the steep slopes across U.S. Highway … more
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The description of this July 22, 1917, image from the Washington State Archives reads: "Many splendid views of Mount Rainier are obtained by the motorist from the 'upper' road between Nisqually Glacier and Paradise Valley, now open as far as Narada Falls. This photograph shows the Chandler Six cars mounting from 2,700 feet to 4,500 feet in high gear from Nisqually Glacier to the falls."
A Look Back in Time: Three Women Survive ‘Spectacular’ Crash Between Chehalis and Centralia in January of 1963
Three 19-year-old Linfield College “coeds” narrowly escaped death and serious injury on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 20, 1963, in what The Chronicle described as a “spectacular … more
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Standing from left in this photo provided by Lewis County are William Huttula, Paul Kaman, Dan Jemelka, William Turner and Arnold Lyshall. In the front row are Susan Braaten, left, and Ed Fund.
Lewis County Veterans Honored With Quilts of Valor
The Veterans Memorial Museum Quilts of Valor chapter and Lewis County Veterans Advisory Board honored seven veterans in a ceremony on Thursday at the museum in Chehalis.  Each veteran was … more
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‘Epic Cornhole Challenge’ at Lucky Eagle Set to Fundraise for Family Education and Support Services
Looking to test your cornhole skills?  Try your hand at the “Epic Cornhole Challenge,” scheduled for Jan. 28 at the Lucky Eagle Casino located at 12888 188th Ave. SW, Rochester at … more
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Northwest Wind Symphony musicians perform during a previous concert in this Chronicle file photo.
Northwest Wind Symphony to Perform Jan. 21 at Centralia College
The Northwest Wind Symphony will hold a concert on Jan. 21 at Centralia College’s Corbet Theatre 600 Centralia College Blvd., Centralia, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature classical and … more
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FILE PHOTO — Chris Guenther and his band play during Chehalis Fest in 2021.
Community Calendar: Powell Mountain Bluegrass Band ; Chris Guenther and the Honky Tonk Drifters; Comedy at The Club
To add upcoming events to the Community Calendar, email reporter Matthew Zylstra at matthew@chronline.com.   Powell Mountain Bluegrass Band  Jan. 14 at the Veterans Memorial … more
This locomotive might look familiar to some. From the Washington State Archives: "This Cowlitz, Chehalis & Cascade Railway train is crossing the Cowlitz River on its way down to Chehalis, Washington. The trestle southeast of Salkum is no longer around, having been flooded by damming the Cowlitz at Mayfield. But #15 is still around. Built by Baldwin in 1916 as #44106, she was placed on display in Chehalis with the closing of the rail operation. More recently, However, she was put back in operating condition as a tourist attraction." The train was last reported to be undergoing repairs at the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad and Museum.
A Look Back in Time: Crash Leaves Passengers Trapped on Greyhound Bus in Chehalis During January 1963 Cold Snap
Icy weekend weather trapped 19 passengers and a driver on a Greyhound bus for an hour in Chehalis during the early morning of Monday, Jan. 14, 1963, after the bus skidded on ice into a utility pole, … more
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The sun rises on a foggy morning west of Chehalis illuminating Mount St. Helens in purple hues Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
In Focus: From Sunrise to Sunset, Sky Was a Sight to Behold on Tuesday
Jared Potter
Thurston County Man Finds Success in Film Industry
Jared Potter, a Yelm resident for nearly 20 years, has found success in the film industry.  Whether it’s animation or effects work in television shows, movies or commercials, Potter has … more
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