A Look Back in Time: Centralia Jail Work Gang Escapee Apprehended After Failed 1953 Robbery in Thurston County

Posted 3/3/23

John Dorris, of Centralia, was transferred from the Centralia Jail to the Thurston County Jail after he fled a police work gang on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 3, 1953. After fleeing, Dorris …

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Matt McKnight says Tracy Murphy spoke of sheriff’s connection to drug trafficking

Centralia High School theater program returns to stage after nearly a decade

Fluoride will stay in Centralia water supply after split council vote

Longtime budget administrator to fill role as Lewis County manager departs

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