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Centralia College Scholarship Night a Success!

It's an honor serving as the Centralia College Foundation president & supporting higher education in our community at Centralia College. A packed room for both nights of scholarship presentations! The Foundation invested over $1.3 million in student scholarships...

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World Suicide Prevention Day: What You Need To Know!

Suicide is the leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 29 and for every suicide that results in death, there are as many as 40 attempted suicides. The CDC data show that southwestern Washington has the state’s highest suicide rate, at 17.8 deaths per 100,000...

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Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! A time to celebrate the working men and women who built our country, made it great, and continue making it great! https://youtu.be/hZeeWN51nsE

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Centralia Council Addresses Fireworks Restrictions

I agree with my councilmembers Sue Lound and Cameron McGee that an outright ban of all sale and discharge of fireworks is not in the best interest of our City. I believe that shortening the dates of discharge, while allowing continued sales and discharges of state...

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2019 Local Election Questionnaire

[ninja_forms id=4] Thank you for taking the August 2019 Local Elections Questionnaire! For more information or to support the Elect Peter Abbarno Campaign, visit Elect Peter Abbarno!

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Every Vote Counts: Primary Day!

Happy Primary Day! Please remember to register and vote! This year is expected to have a very low primary turnout. It is true that every vote counts and in low turnout elections, the "value" of a vote is even greater. Only the Top Two candidates will advance to the...

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Centralia Summerfest Events!

Summerfest in Centralia is one of the biggest day long celebrations in Lewis County! Here are some of the events happening in Centralia on the 4th: Flipping Pancakes with City Manager Rob Hill at Summerfest! 7:00am: I am serving up a FREE breakfast at Borst Park...

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