Monarchs bury Jacks Nov 1, 2008
The Jacks (5-4, 2-3 league) travel to Centralia to face the Evergreen 2A Conference champion Tigers at the same time on the same night. They will try to forget the second half of the Civil War. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Football Roundup: Rockets rout Fisherman, claim league crown Nov 1, 2008
CR (8-1, 5-0 league) won the division crown, and hosts Evergreen Division champ Montesano for the league s top two berths into the Class 1A state bracket next Friday. Ilwaco (2-7, 0-5 league) plays a to-be-determined opponent from the Evergreen Division on Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
WWU picked to place second in GNAC Coaches Poll Oct 29, 2008
" Beech and Shildmyer each started 13 games last season, both averaging 2.5 rebounds and scoring 5.5 and 4.5 points, respectively. Also returning are sophomores Brian Barkdoll (6-10, So., Portland, OR - Central Catholic) and Tippy Burk (5-11, So., Port Orchard, WA - South Kitsap). "Brian really changed his body during the off-season, he's much more aggressive and physical and has become much stronger," Hills noted. Barkdoll saw action in 21 games, scoring 2.1 points in just over six minutes of... (Wwuvikings.com)
Quick Hits: Duke Kelly right at home with Skyview Oct 28, 2008
Centralia defeated rival W.F. West of Chehalis 21-3 on Saturday in the Swamp Bowl to clinch the No. 3 seed to the crossover football playoffs from the Evergreen 2A Conference. Tumwater is No. 1 from the Evergreen, followed by River Ridge, Centralia and W.F. West ... If Mark Morris gets past cross-town rival R.A. Long on Halloween night at Longview Memorial, the Monarchs will host Centralia on Nov. 7 or 8 in a crossover playoff. (Longview Daily News, WA)
High School Football Scores (229) Oct 27, 2008
Centralia 36, Montgomery County 7; Hermann 46, Wright City 12. District 6. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Winlock woman dies after fall from pickup truck Oct 27, 2008
Friends took Sparks to Providence Centralia Hospital and the hospital staff notified the sheriff's office of Sparks' fall. just a mom wrote on Oct 26, 2008 10:41 PM:" were drugs and or alcohol involved? I am so sorry to the family of this young woman ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Week 9 Football: District Pictures Becoming Clear Oct 25, 2008
In Class 2 District 5, Hermann and Centralia are the district qualifiers thanks to wins Friday night. They will play for seeding order next week in Centralia. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
High School Football (323) Oct 20, 2008
DISTRICT 5: Centralia 57, Wright City 14 / Hermann 32, Montgomery County 29. DISTRICT 6: Blair Oaks 45, South Callaway 9 / Hallsville 36, Southern Boone 6. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Rough start at state for area IHSA golfers Oct 19, 2008
The Pioneers (301) lead Centralia (303), West Chicago Wheaton Academy (307) and Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (314). Individually, David Flynn of West Chicago Wheaton Academy shot a two-under-par 70 to lead a trio of competitors by one stroke, including U. High's Kyle English. (Pekin Times, IL)
Poacher who killed hunting dog gets 13 months Oct 15, 2008
Gordon had worked as a registered nurse at Providence Centralia Hospital. His comments to investigators about torturing his dog and hating elderly patients caused the state Health Department to suspend his license, according to state records. (Longview Daily News, WA)
14.8 Percent of Lewis County Without Health Insurance Oct 11, 2008
(360) 736-3311 321 N. Pearl, Centralia, Washington 98531. Copyright. (Centralia Chronicle)
2 Killed, 2 Injured In I-5 Crash Near Rochester Oct 4, 2008
The boy was taken to Centralia Providence Hospital with minor injuries. The girl was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center, Gunderman said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Lady Devils sweep Centralia Oct 4, 2008
CENTRALIA Cassie Koering had another huge game at the net with 12 kills and eight blocks, and Emily Damschen added 12 kills as the Lower Columbia College Lady Devils swept Centralia 25-16, 25-13, 25-21 in NWAACC Western Division volleyball on Friday. Kacie DeRosier dished 20 assists and had four blocks, and Tarin Bond added 11 digs and served three aces as LCC won its second straight match and moved to 9-6, 2-2 in league. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cougar Radio Network Oct 3, 2008
Washington State Cougars Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com offers news, information, opinion and discussion about Washington State University athletics. (Cougfan.com)
Prep Notebook: Top state volleyball teams visit Longview Sep 25, 2008
Mark Morris football coach Shawn Perkins was named the NFL/Sterling Savings Bank Football Coach of the Week for the combined Class 2A/1A/2B/1B, following the Monarchs 28-18 victory over Centralia on Sept. 12. Each week during the football season, the Seattle Seahawks and the Washington State Football Coaches Association select two high school coaches to receive Coach of the Week honors. (Longview Daily News, WA)
CC Notebook: LCC softball in action this weekend Sep 24, 2008
The Lady Devils play Centralia at 11 a.m., tangle with Columbia Basin at 12:30 p.m. and meet Pierce at 6:30 ... Ex-R.A. Long High volleyball players Shyra Hoffman and BriAnne Culbertson are playing at Clark and Mount Hood colleges, respectively, and Toledo s Hilary Luhn and Christina Hertz of Winlock are toiling at Centralia College. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Twin Cities getting active for 2nd Day of Play Sep 23, 2008
We want to show them they can be physically active playing their favorite games, said Lindsay Dinkelman, a senior from Centralia. For Simon Says, for instance, kids will do jumping jacks or push-ups instead of touching their nose or their ears, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
High School Football State Rankings (Sept. 17) Sep 21, 2008
Centralia 3-0 69 5 6. Blair Oaks 2-1 65 6 7. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lady Devils prepare for Crossover tourney Sep 19, 2008
(2-4), Olympic (2-7) and Centralia (1-7) ... Centralia s roster includes freshman middle blocker Hilary Luhn of Toledo, and BriAnne Culbertson of R.A. Long is a sophomore defensive specialist at Mount Hood ... LCC also plays Mount Hood at 6:30, and wraps up pool play with Centralia at 9 a.m. Saturday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Area Roundup: Rockets survive five-set marathon Sep 19, 2008
Bill Wagner / The Daily News CASTLE ROCK In the first volleyball meeting ever between Castle Rock and Astoria, the Rockets dug deep and survived a five-set thriller Thursday night in a nonleague matchup. Castle Rock prevailed 25-10, 23-25, 20-25, 25-10, 15-11 to improve to 2-0. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prep Notebook: Castle Rock to honor '88 title team Sep 19, 2008
All former players, coaches and cheerleaders are invited to attend the festivities. For details, call the high school at 501-2930. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Five simple steps to slow down A-Train Sep 19, 2008
Not that Coach Poobah needs any help. The guy seems to know his stuff, except when it comes to his taste in music. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Week 3: Feathers ruffled, Ducks await Mules Sep 19, 2008
If you re gonna lose, that s probably the time to do it, he said. I m not sure losing is ever a good thing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lake Oswego youth pastor killed trying to help I-5 crash victim Sep 18, 2008
The 16-year-old suffered cuts to her face and was treated at a hospital in Centralia. Troopers say the driver who struck Newbie had picked up a cell phone to call 911 when she hit him. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Prep Roundup: Strong second half carries Hilanders Sep 13, 2008
The Hilanders, shut out in the first half, put four touchdowns on the board in the final two quarters including three in the pivotal fourth to stun the Falcons 27-17. Junior tailback Lane Sari accounted for two of the scores on runs of 8 and 3 yards, and junior quarterback Cameron Margaris came of age with a strong second half, hitting tight end Nolan Enriquez (6 yards) and wide receiver Garrett Austin (8 yards) with TD tosses. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Statewide scores Sep 13, 2008
Mark Morris 28, Centralia 18. Marysville-Pilchuck 34, Snohomish 7. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Grump: SeaSlobs pullin' me out of retirement Sep 12, 2008
Centralia at Mark Morris: There is always room for improvement, fellas, but hey. that was pretty dang impressive last week, riding that yellow RV over the bridge and taking it to the Domers at Schroeder Stadium. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Morris made the call on Kansas transfers' eligibility Sep 11, 2008
However, the district s decision was appealed by the brothers parents and Mark Morris through the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), which in turn allowed the school to declare them eligible as long as the appropriate paperwork was filed and the school was satisfied that all eligibility requirements were met. District 4 and the state had nothing to do with declaring them eligible. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2008 Prep Football Preview Sep 11, 2008
Centralia at Mark Morris (KEDO-1400, 6:45 p.m.). Stevenson at Toledo (KRQT-107. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Compleat Gardener: Plant those spring bloomers Sep 11, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:32 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Compleat Gardener: Plant those spring bloomers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New coaches take over at R.A. Long, Castle Rock Sep 9, 2008
Several people asked Erik Bertram the same question when he went after the R.A. Long head football coaching position: Are you sure you want this job. His answer was an enthusiastic yes. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Put the pads on and get to work Sep 9, 2008
It has been nine seasons of total gridiron bliss supplied by yours truly, a.k.a. the Total Pigskin Package the man s man, with the boyish good looks of Tom Brady, the marketability of Peyton Manning and the glowing personality of Mike Party Freak Holmgren. Since my arrival, several landmark decisions have been made in these parts by some perfectly sane sports-minded individuals. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Statewide Football Scores Sep 6, 2008
Centralia 32, Hockinson 22. Charles Wright Academy 39, Tacoma Baptist 28. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zimmy's Sideline Tour: A week-by-week guide to local must-see games Sep 5, 2008
Centralia at Mark Morris. Slim pickings in Week 2, but the Monarchs home opener should be an interesting peek into the future for both the hosts and their visitors from the Evergreen 2A Conference. (Longview Daily News, WA)
League Previews Sep 5, 2008
The Hawks, who finished third behind league champ Woodland and runner-up Mark Morris last season, dropped its state qualifier game to Centralia 49-14. But in order to stay among the league s elite, they ll have to gain experience quickly. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man Picks Up Bomb Device, Delivers To Supervisor Aug 22, 2008
-- A man who didn't recognize a device as a bomb picked the device up and took it to his supervisor at the TransAlta mine near Centralia on Wednesday, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. Lewis County police said the mine employee found the bomb device near an access track leading to the coal mine and then transported it in a rail truck to turn over to his supervisor. (KIRO TV, WA)
'Come to the Fair, bring your dog' Aug 17, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Come to the Fair, bring your dog. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Young Guns: Scattershot solutions and six dead teens Aug 14, 2008
Among gang members incarcerated at the Maple Lane School Juvenile Detention Facility in Centralia, bouncing through a half-dozen middle and high schools is the norm, before they drop out altogether. "This is something we're acutely aware of, making sure that our kids don't slip through the cracks - both the victims and perpetrators of violence," said Alex Fryer, a spokesman for Mayor Greg Nickels. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Two candidates stand out Aug 14, 2008
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Thursday, August 14, 2008 12:39 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Death Notices for Tuesday, Aug. 5 Aug 6, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ballmann, Marthasville; one daughter, Catherine Christina and husband Basil "Butch" Maggart Jr., Marthasville; one brother, Anthony "Dickie" Ballmann and wife Darlene, Washington; one sister, Dorothy Trentmann and husband Gerald, Washington; two brothers-in-law, Bruce Glaser and wife Naomi, Washington, and Brad Glaser and wife Darlene, New Haven; one sister-in-law, Brenda Schroeder, Centralia; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends.... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
State online community college plan requests $21.5 million Aug 1, 2008
Since last summer, several colleges have seen major online enrollment increases including Lower Columbia (261 percent), Olympic (122 percent), Tacoma (72 percent), Centralia (72 percent) and North Seattle (44 percent). Between 1999 and 2007, student enrollment rose 426 percent. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
I-5 camera a necessary step toward safety Jul 25, 2008
A stretch of Interstate 5 running through Centralia could soon prove costly for heavy-footed motorists ... In the next three to four weeks, the Washington Department of Transportation will set up a camera-computer system in Centralia-area construction zones that will automatically photograph speeding vehicles. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Teen struck and killed by train at Centralia Jul 20, 2008
A 15-year-old boy riding a bicycle has been struck and killed by an Amtrak train at a pedestrian crossing in Centralia ... Centralia police are investigating. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fatal train accident delays Amtrak service Jul 20, 2008
An Amtrak train that departed Portland and was heading to Bellingham hit and killed a 15-year-old boy near Centralia on Saturday. AP file photo. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Lawmaker: Downstate colleagues encourage crime to fill rural prisons Jul 17, 2008
Ron Stephens, R-Highland, whose district encompasses or is near state prisons at Hillsboro, Vandalia and Centralia. Thats a criminal insult. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Annual STP bike classic safer this year Jul 15, 2008
redorblack wrote on Jul 14, 2008 5:38 PM:" As a first time rider, my thanks to all the great volunteers, the police controlling intersections and the great people living along the route. I stopped at the corner store in Vader on the first night and had a great time getting to meet Gator and the wonderful woman that let me leave my bike there for the night. I see people complaining about traffic control in Longview area... a suggestion, get some volunteers out like everywhere else to help do... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Looking Back Jul 13, 2008
Sam Gingerich and Alva Stutzman left yesterday morning for Centralia, Mosurri. They are making the trip in Sam's auto. (Kalona News, IA)
Hunt for a savior, Part 2: A friendship is born Jul 8, 2008
Frank Hughes was born in Centralia in 1926 ... That s when Hughes, at 19 years old, found a job driving a truck for Mountain Line Freight, a 50-mile route from Centralia to Morton. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hunt for a savior, Part 1: Man searches for truck driver who saved his life in 1945 Jul 7, 2008
He had grown up in Centralia, and she grew up in Randle, about 50 miles away in East Lewis County. The man knew the territory well, she said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wash. man hurt while trying to save puppy from beating Jul 5, 2008
-- The Lewis County Sheriff's office says a Centralia man is in the hospital after attempting to stop a man beating and choking a black lab mix puppy ... No more details were released on the Centralia man's condition. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Breaking news: Centralia man injured in fight after trying to save puppy Jul 4, 2008
A 39-year-old Centralia man is being treated at Centralia Providence Hospital after attempting to stop a man from beating and choking a puppy Thursday morning, according to the Lewis County Sheriff s office. According to a press release, deputies were called to the scene after the victim called 911 reporting he had been assaulted by a man who later was identified as Victor Esparza-Hernandez, 44, of Centralia. (Longview Daily News, WA)
WA man attacked for trying to save puppy Jul 4, 2008
The verbal dispute escalated and the man with the puppy began hitting the 39-year-old Centralia man on the legs with the chain ... After being hit with the large rock, "the victim (later) told police he could not feel his legs and was subsequently transported to Providence Hospital in Centralia by ambulance," Sgt. Stacy Brown said ... Victor Esparza-Hernandez, 44, of Centralia, was arrested and booked into the Lewis County Jail for investigation of second-degree assault. (Longview Daily News, WA)
SANDRA KNUDSON-HINCHEE Jun 27, 2008
She graduated from Centralia High School in 1955 and spent a lot of time in Cougar and Yale as a youngster. She always had animals and was a nature lover. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Kelso credit union robbed again Jun 20, 2008
The suspect, Ely C. Krouse, 28, of Astoria later confessed to Kelso police detectives to robbing the West Kelso Fibre Federal Credit Union and the Bank of America in downtown Centralia. Anyone with tips regarding Wednesday s robbery should contact Kelso police detectives Damon Blain or Mark Berglund at 360-577-3411 or 360-577-3412. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Poaching investigation leads state to suspend Longview nurse's license Jun 12, 2008
He had been employed at Providence Centralia Hospital. This emergency suspension is the most serious move the state can take and is only done so when there s judged to be a potential risk to patients, said Mary Dale, discipline manager with the state s Nursing Quality Assurance Commission. (Longview Daily News, WA)
West Coast Bank is the Advantage 2008 Presenting Sponsor Jun 11, 2008
The Advantage 2008 event will be held at Centralia College Washington Hall at the corner of Washington and Walnut from 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 ... For more information or to register, contact West Coast Bank Centralia Branch Manager Arnie Guenther at 360. (PR Newswire)
Increasing energy costs may bring change to Solomon Schools Jun 11, 2008
Warkentine noted that several football games this year are at districts which are a significant distance from Solomon, including Centralia, Russell and Washington ... To travel to Centralia, an approximate 133-mile road trip, it would cost each parent or fan approximately $60 in gas. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Daily News judged best small paper in region Jun 2, 2008
Reporter received third place in the minorities category for "An American wedding, Sudanese style," which he wrote while working at The Chronicle in Centralia. Reporter won third place in the government category. (Longview Daily News, WA)
State fines equestrian center developer $232,000 May 31, 2008
Smith s property is still the best site for the REQ Center, said project manager Larry Hewitt of Centralia. If it can t go at Exit 63, it likely can t go in Lewis County, Hewitt said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Council approves business proposal for center May 22, 2008
A plan has been in the works for the better part of a decade in the Suncadia development near Cle Elum and a project is in the works near Centralia ... Also, the Centralia boosters are targeting their effort at major shows, like professional rodeos, Wise noted. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Puget Sound schools in spotlight at NYC's Ellington fest May 17, 2008
Waldo King grew up playing music in Centralia with ex-Count Basie saxophonist Bill Ramsay. In 1960, King started the Garfield jazz program the first in Seattle schools and later those at Franklin and Roosevelt, where he taught from 1969 until his retirement in 1983. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Breaking News: Lewis County warrant sweep yields 79 arrests May 17, 2008
The effort, organized by the Lewis County Sheriff s Office, began at noon and ended around 10 p.m. Over 75 law enforcement personnel were involved, including officers from Centralia, Chehalis, Toledo, Napavine, Mossyrock, Winlock, Pe Ell, and Vader Police Departments, Washington State Patrol, Department of Corrections, and Immigration & Customs Enforcement. The results of the project were. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Q & A with Blaine Newnham May 16, 2008
I was driving home and stopped in Centralia at a Mexican restaurant. It was getting dark. (Dawgman.com)
Breaking news: Bank robbery in Centralia may be by same man who robbed Kelso credit union May 15, 2008
Surveillance photo of the Centralia bank robber ... A masked man robbed the Bank of America in Centralia at 5:27 p.m. Tuesday, a little over an hour after a man matching his description robbed the West Kelso branch of Fibre Federal Credit Union ... He fired one round into the air, said Centralia Police Detective Steve Burress. (Longview Daily News, WA)
