Civil War Notebook: Injured Jacks set to return Oct 28, 2009
A week later, MM traveled to Centralia and beat the Tigers 41-34 in a game with big-time offensive fireworks. Since then, the Monarchs defense has been nothing short of incredible. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Centralia, Washington. Killed when a roadside bomb detonated during combat operations against enemy forces in Ramadi, Iraq on December 7, 2005. (CNN -- Specials)
Free services available at Centralia College Citizenship Day event Oct 23, 2009
By The (Centralia) Chronicle ... Legal residents in Lewis County can visit the Centralia College campus on Saturday for free assistance in completing applications for U.S. citizenship ... For more information about Centralia s Citizenship Day, call (360) 736-9391, extension 696. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alvord: Bullish on Bud Black, Bearish on the Blazers Oct 21, 2009
They are based in Centralia and play their home "bouts" at The Rollerdome on West Maple Street in downtown Centralia. The Dolls began operation in 2007 "with 13 skaters united by a desire to build a league in the South Sound area that would be open to all women interested in furthering the sport of flat-track roller derby," the Web site states. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Authorities seize 20 dogs from Toledo property Oct 10, 2009
Brandon Swanson / The (Centralia) Chronicle. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Opponents criticize Baird over vote against flood money Oct 8, 2009
David Castillo, the former Centralia resident running against Baird, called the effort laughable on its face ... The money in the bill is split between the Twin Cities Project, which calls for 11 miles of levees in and around Centralia and Chehalis, and the general investigation into basinwide flood control and ecosystem restoration. (Longview Daily News, WA)
One dead in Onalaska-area house fire Oct 3, 2009
By The (Centralia) Chronicle. Font Size. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Centralia burglary suspect assists in own arrest Oct 1, 2009
By Andy CampbellThe (Centralia) Chronicle ... When he called Centralia police Tuesday afternoon to pick it up, they obliged, inviting him to the police station on North Pearl Street ... When he arrived at Centralia City Hall, sheriff's detective Bruce Kimsey and arresting officers were there waiting for him. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Former Centralia woman works to solve 1959 murder of young girl Sep 26, 2009
-- A family was stunned and a community mobilized following the tragic and brutal murder of a 9-year-old Centralia girl. Lewis County Sheriff s deputies and Centralia police responded to west Chehalis where two men from Pe Ell found the girl s body, blood-stained and lifeless with signs of strangulation and assault ... Two men would later find her with her neck cut open just out of view near the Chehalis-Centralia Airport. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Columbians' Cataldo headed to Portland State Sep 24, 2009
I really like the coaches and it s a good program, the 6-foot-10 1/2 Cataldo said. I ve been to several of their open gyms, and they seem really excited to work with me. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regional youth teams to gather for first Cowlitz Black Bears Fall Baseball Classic Sep 24, 2009
The event, sponsored by the Cowlitz Black Bears team of the Western Baseball League, Cold Stone Creamery and Pacific Tech Construction, will feature 3-4 local teams along with squads from Vancouver, Camas, and throughout Washington and Oregon. Tournament games begin Oct. 9, and continue Oct. 10 and 11. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Roundup (Sept. 23): Toutle Lake volleyball sweeps Napavine Sep 24, 2009
23): Toutle Lake volleyball sweeps Napavine. We got to see what we could do with some different outside hitters and middle blockers, TL coach Don Merzoian said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
SW Washington boy dies from alcohol poisoning Sep 23, 2009
was taken to Centralia Providence Hospital around 3 a.m. Saturday. He was then transported via LifeFlight helicopter to Mary Bridge Hospital in Tacoma, where he died just before 7 p.m. Monday, according to Lewis County Sheriff Steve Mansfield. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Onalaska teen dies of alcohol poisoning Sep 23, 2009
He was flown there from Centralia s Providence Hospital where he was taken by private vehicle about 3 a.m. Saturday, according to the sheriff s office. Authorities said Tuesday they have spoken to an adult who they believe gave alcohol to the teen and other juveniles attending a party at a house in in Onalaska. (Longview Daily News, WA)
CC Notebook: NWAACC Sophomore Showcase coming to LCC this weekend Sep 22, 2009
Centralia College has five area players, including Toledo s Hilary Luhn, a sophomore outside hitter. Napavine s Laina Potter and Chelsea Anderson are a freshman setter and outside hitter, respectively, Onalaska s Jayme Ahmann is a freshman middle blocker, and Mossyrock s Corissa Beairsto is a freshman outside hitter. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Notebook: Trendy 'Wildcat' formation has local roots Sep 22, 2009
Black Hills of Olympia is third, Tumwater fifth, Centralia seventh, R.A. Long ninth and Mark Morris 10th. Lynden is atop the rankings, followed by Burlington-Edison. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington Top 10 Football: How they fared Sep 22, 2009
Skyline (2-1) lost to Oaks Christian, Calif. Bothell (3-0) beat Redmond 54-0. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Anything for Sativa (Part I): Drug Court, baby girl give him strength to battle addiction Sep 21, 2009
He spent his senior year in Centralia, where his mother lived, but lost interest in sports. It wasn t the home team anymore, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Column: Serena lose her temper? You lie! Sep 17, 2009
Mark Morris rebounded from its wild loss to Kelso by cranking up its Wing-T and shoving it down Centralia s throat in a 41-34 road victory last week. The Monarchs will be fine. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lewis County wind project detailed Sep 15, 2009
By Eric SchwartzThe (Centralia) Chronicle. Font Size. (Longview Daily News, WA)
State's referees to throw blue flags this week Sep 15, 2009
For the second year, game officials for state's prep football games will use blue penalty flags Thursday through Saturday in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Washington Officials Association commissioner Todd Stordahl says it's a way to bring awareness to a disease that affects many lives, including some who will be throwing the flags. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Swarming defense carries Kelso past Prairie Sep 12, 2009
Kelso s defense swarmed the Falcons backfield all night, racking up five sacks on the freshman signal-caller in the first half for minus-42 yards en route to a 20-7 nonleague football victory at Schroeder Field. Prairie ended the first half with minus-22 rushing yards a statistic that had Hilanders coach Pat Hymes beaming after the game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Death Notice for Wednesday, Sept. 9 Sep 12, 2009
The family is being served by Oliver Funeral Home, Centralia. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Prep Sports: Looking for a football score? Sep 12, 2009
Mark Morris at Centralia ... Mark Morris at Centralia (KEDO-1400 AM, 6:45 p.m.). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Latest Scores-September 11 Sep 12, 2009
St. John-Endicott, forfeit LaCrosse/Washtucna 56, Sunnyside Christian 6 Lakes 42, Peninsula 14 Liberty (Renton) 35, Woodinville 14 Mark Morris 41, Centralia 34 Marysville-Pilchuck 36, Snohomish 12 Mead 28, Lewis and Clark 13 Montesano 43, Castle Rock 0 Moscow, Idaho 13, Pullman 0 Mount Si 24, Issaquah 21 Mountlake Terrace 28, Mariner 21 Mt. Rainier 44, Evergreen (Seattle) 0 North Kitsap 28, Kingston 20 Olympia 35, Capital 28 Olympic 60, Klahowya 0 Orting 42, Naches Valley 7 Pateros 48, Curlew 0... (KIRO TV, WA)
State clears way for Longview Wye retail project Sep 12, 2009
pat83t wrote on Sep 10, 2009 11:23 PM:" I would much rather have new retail centers than the old mall. I couldn't tell you the last time I stepped into the 3 rivers. 1) I hate having to walk through the mall to reach the 1 store I might have gone there for and 2) there isn't anything worth going there for. I would be kind of cool to get a strip mall of outlet stores like Centralia or Woodburn have with a nice Costco in there. But you know, that is too much change for this town. Wouldn't want to... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Roundup (Sept. 12): MM boys fall to W.F. West in tennis Sep 12, 2009
12): MM boys fall to W.F. West in tennis. 2 and 3 doubles teams, but it wasn t enough as the Monarchs dropped a 4-2 decision to W.F. West in nonleague boys tennis action Friday at the MM courts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Forget the cake, pass the nachos Sep 11, 2009
Mark Morris at Centralia: The M&Mers are coming off a thrilling last-minute loss to the K-Town Domers last week, a game in which they committed enough penalties and mental mistakes to turn Coach Shawn s hair salty gray. It ll get fixed this week. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Deal may reduce Centralia coal plant's emissions Sep 11, 2009
The proposal for the Centralia-area plant owned by TransAlta, a Canada-based energy company, has been released for public review and comment through Nov. 9 ... For instance, the agreement doesn't address the 9 million tons of greenhouse gases the Centralia plant spews into the air annually, Sierra Club's Ethan Bergerson said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wash. Says Deal Will Cut Pollution At Coal Plant Sep 11, 2009
SEATTLE -- The state Department of Ecology says a proposed agreement with TransAlta will reduce air pollution at the state's only coal-fired power plant in Centralia. But environmentalist say the pollution limits doesn't do enough to protect public health. (KIRO TV, WA)
Obituaries for Thursday, September 10 Edition Sep 11, 2009
Robert F. Stuermann, 78, Centralia, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Stuart House, Centralia ... Mr. Stuermann served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an active member of American Legion Post 113, Centralia ... He is survived by his wife, Delphine, Centralia; one daughter, Donna Wiss and husband David and two grandsons, Devan Wiss and Darek Wiss, all of Centralia; one brother, Frankie Stuermann and wife Cheryl, Warrenton; two sisters, Ann White, Cottonwood, Ariz. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Week 2 Preview: Monarchs, Rockets face tough early tests Sep 11, 2009
Mark Morris isn t rethinking its Tacoma Dome dreams in the wake of its 15-14 loss to Kelso last Friday, but the Monarchs will certainly head into Friday night s battle against eighth-ranked Centralia with renewed attention to detail ... And Centralia is seven days removed from dismantling defending GSHL 2A champ Hockinson a team MM has never defeated 47-25 on the Hawks home lawn ... Little mistakes could prove costly against Centralia, which fell 28-18 to MM in Longview last season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Notebook (Sept. 11): New football, volleyball polls Sep 11, 2009
The Evergreen 2A Conference is well represented in the poll, with Black Hills, Centralia and Tumwater ranked fourth, eighth and 10th, respectively ... Centralia is ranked 10th, and teams to watch outside of the top 10 include Hockinson and R.A. Long.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
MM Hall of Fame to honor next class of inductees Sep 10, 2009
Allan Peterson, Laura Wright, Dr. Richard Kirkpatrick and the 1979 football team will be honored Sept. 25 during halftime of the Mark Morris vs. Franklin of Seattle football game at Longview Memorial Stadium. In addition, each of the inductees will be honored at a presentation in the Monticello Middle School cafeteria adjacent to the stadium after the game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Roundup (Sept. 10): Freshmen help guide CR volleyball team past Toutle Lake Sep 10, 2009
10): Freshmen help guide CR volleyball team past Toutle Lake. Tierney Uhlenkott had 18 kills, nine stuff blocks and four aces, and fellow middle blocker Heather Beck added 14 kills and five stuff blocks for Castle Rock (2-0). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Curtis volleyball star cheats death Sep 10, 2009
The Curtis High senior s vertical jump has lost a few inches and her endurance isn t what it used to be. Six days in a coma and defeating a life-threatening illness will do that to a person. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lady Devils top Albany squad in nonleague match Sep 10, 2009
Earlier this week, members of the Lower Columbia College volleyball team spent a few nights at Great Wolf Lodge near Centralia as a way to get to know each other. The bonding trip paid immediate dividends as the Lady Devils beat Linn-Benton of Albany, Ore. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Looking Back Sep 10, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Yoder and two children left today for their home in Centralia, Missouri, after a two weeks visit with Mr. Yoder's father, Noah Yoder, and at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ed Miller. They also visited Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. Miller, who has been quite sick at the J. D. Hershberger home. (Kalona News, IA)
Hilanders finish strong, hold off Monarchs Sep 6, 2009
Bill Wagner / The Daily News For those Kelso football fans still wondering, Pat Hymes heart is just fine. There he was, a man who was diagnosed with heart problems earlier this year, standing on the sideline in a light rain. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Friday's Statewide Football Scores Sep 5, 2009
Centralia 47, Hockinson 25. Chimacum 12, Kingston 6. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Back and grumpier than ever Sep 5, 2009
In fact, forget about health care. If you get a nasty case of the piggie flu this fall, just pop a couple Bayer, open a vat of Vicks and buck it up. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Football Preview Sep 5, 2009
Photo by Roger Werth / TDN Ready for some football. The prep season is almost here, and we' ve served up a beefy preseason primer for all you football nuts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Monarchs' Welch getting national attention Sep 5, 2009
Roger Werth / TDN Air Force has already made an offer, and more Division I suitors are sure to follow as the wooing of Jake Welch reaches full throttle this fall. Here is what the winner of the Welch sweeptstakes will get. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Baird meets with packed house at Centralia theater Sep 4, 2009
Brian Baird takes issue with being called an "enemy of God and the Republic" by Centralia City Council candidate Matthew Trent during an open town hall meeting at Corbet Theatre in Centralia on Wednesday ... By Eric SchwartzThe (Centralia) Chronicle ... U.S. Rep Brian Baird closed out a tumultuous congressional recess Wednesday with a town hall meeting before a capacity crowd at the Corbet Theatre in Centralia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
GOP opponents attend Baird's town hall meeting Sep 4, 2009
By The (Centralia) Chronicle ... Former Centralia resident and current Olympia financial adviser David Castillo and Washougal City Councilor Jon Russell each greeted attendees and introduced themselves to potential supporters following the meeting. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TDN Preseason Power 10 Rankings Sep 3, 2009
Others to watch: Centralia, Sequim. Class 1A. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Political opponents stay away from Baird's Olympia town hall meeting Sep 3, 2009
Baird has another town hall planned at 7 tonight at Centralia College s Corbet Theater. Pro-reform activists from Thurston County plan to attend that rally, said Lee Stacie, an Olympia resident with Thurston County Progressive Network who organized a vigil for reform in Olympia before Baird s Monday event. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Football Preview: R.A. Long Lumberjacks Sep 3, 2009
In his first season as head coach of the Lumberjacks, Bertram led his troops to their first playoff berth since 1995 when they met Centralia in the district playoffs ... Playoffs: Lost to Centralia 34-21 in district. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Football League Previews Sep 3, 2009
Centralia, which lost to Archbishop Murphy in the state quarterfinals, returns all-league running backs Zack Baldwin and Dominick Courcy, offensive lineman Kole Braaten and defensive back Easton Mastellar. Tumwater, which fell to Pullman in the first round of the state playoffs, has reloaded with a number of younger players to complement several all-league returners including offensive linemen Nick Skinner, Randy Schroedel and Michael Smith, linebacker Jordan Weiks and receiver Kyle Warner. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chehalis kitten rides 50 miles underneath car Sep 1, 2009
By The (Centralia) Chronicle ... The two went on with their business, hitting a dozen or more garage sales throughout Centralia, Chehalis and U.S. Highway 12, covering more than 50 miles, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Baird to host town hall meeting in Centralia on Wednesday Sep 1, 2009
By The (Centralia) Chronicle ... Congressman Brian Baird, D-Vancouver, will give Lewis County residents a chance to air their thoughts, comments and questions over health care and a host of other issues during a town hall meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Corbet Theatre at Centralia College ... The Corbet Theatre is located at 600 Centralia College Blvd. in Centralia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Missouri high school football Aug 30, 2009
Centralia 47, Louisiana 6. Chaffee 12, Hillsboro 6. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Babe Ruth World Series: Tallahassee rallies to capture title Aug 29, 2009
Torrance 12, Centralia 0 ... Centralia 4, Longview 1. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Centralia, Nederland advance Aug 27, 2009
In the 5:35 p.m. game on Wednesday, Centralia knocked off tournamant co-host Longview 4-1 ... Game 21: Centralia 4, Longview 1 ... Centralia vs. Torrance, 5:35 p.m.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Nederland knocks off West Fargo; quarterfinals set Aug 26, 2009
Game 21: Longview vs. Centralia, 5:35 p.m. ... Rick Alvord wrote on Aug 25, 2009 1:33 PM:" Luke/drifter: Just wanted to set the facts straight. Eight teams EARN their way into this tournament every year by winning their region. Centralia won the Pacific NW region. In order to get local support and interested, every BRWS tournament has the local team(s) compete in it. We happen to have two local teams to fill out the 10 teams. If there is one local team, they generally invite a 10th team... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Kelso holds off Colonie in slugfest Aug 25, 2009
Colonie (0-3) wraps up its tournament Tuesday against Centralia at 5:35 p.m.. Longview wrapped up pool play with a 6-3 victory over Appleton, Wis. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Babe Ruth World Series: Torrance edges Longview in late game Aug 23, 2009
In the third game, Centralia edged Crantson, R.I., 3-2. Saturday's games. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Play Ball! Babe Ruth World Series kicks off today Aug 21, 2009
The actual baseball doesn t begin until just after noon today, when Centralia takes on Tallahassee, Fla ... The 10-team tournament includes co-hosts Longview and Kelso, Southeast Regional champion Tallahassee, Ohio Valley champion Appleton, Wisconsin, Midwest Plains champion West Fargo, North Dakota, Middle Atlantic champion Colonie, New York, Pacific Northwest champion Centralia, New England champion Cranston, Pacific Southwest champion Torrance, and Southwest champion Nederland, Texas. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BBWS Notebook: Texas team to honor former player killed in Longview 12 years ago Aug 19, 2009
Players from Longview and Kelso will be sleeping in their own beds, while Centralia the Pacific Northwest Regional champ turned down the host-family option and will make the 45-mile trek each day ... The final three team previews Tallahassee, Centralia and Longview will appear in Thursday s Daily News. (Longview Daily News, WA)
World Series: Challenging schedule has prepared Kelso Aug 19, 2009
We played several games against Longview, Centralia and Hazel Dell Metro, along with playing a lot of Junior American Legion and high school club teams in Oregon, Johnson said ... Kelso is seeded into the tournament s National Division with Centralia (Pacific Northwest champion), Colonie, N.Y. (Middle Atlantic), Cranston, R.I. (New England) and Tallahassee, Fla ... I m hoping to get two victories against them and beat Centralia, and we can move on to the quarterfinals. (Longview Daily News, WA)
89-year-old man stranded; dog fends off cougars Aug 15, 2009
Raymond Orr's niece Sue Schofield tells KIRO-TV that her uncle was riding his four-wheeler on his property near Centralia earlier this week when he hit a log and crashed. He broke several bones and was helpless until relatives found him Thursday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Teams set for Babe Ruth World Series in Longview Aug 14, 2009
and Pacific Northwest champ Centralia ... Centralia vs. Tallahassee (Fla ... Cranston vs. Centralia, 5:35 p.m.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Healthcare debate Aug 13, 2009
Allan Rounsley, Centralia, Washington State, USA. I think Mr Obama can do this. (BBC News -- Americas)
Centralia College to host Q&A for free job training Aug 13, 2009
Centralia College to host Qfree job training ... By The (Centralia) Chronicle ... Displaced workers who may qualify for training possibly as they continue to collect unemployment benefits are urged to attend a pair of question and answer sessions scheduled for Thursday at Centralia College. (Longview Daily News, WA)
South Coast reaches World Series Aug 12, 2009
Meanwhile, the South Coast Nationals, a 13- to 15-year-old All-Star team, lost in the semifinals of their regional tournament in Centralia, Wash ... Centralia, the host team, beat South Washington 10-4 in the championship game to advance to the World Series. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
