Johnson runs for 202 in Fishermen rout

SOUTH BEND - Raymond-South Bend blasted Ilwaco 41-14 on homecoming for Seagull students at RHS Friday night. Ferrill Johnson exploded for 202 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns for the Ravens who netted 402 yards on the ground. Johnson also caught a TD pass good for 33 yards for 235 yards of total offense.

South Bend Police awarded three grants

SOUTH BEND - The South Bend Police Department recently received three grants, including an awarded grant from USDA for two patrol vehicles, according to Police Chief Lucas Stigall.

Skoubo brings excellence as new Valley math teacher

MENLO - Maegan Skoubo joins the Willapa Valley School District as a middle-high school math instructor with more than two decades of teaching experience. Skoubo has returned to the area after having taught in Raymond up until a couple years ago.

Raymond adds more talent to classrooms

Katie Carlyle and Linda Lemco are the latest additions to the Raymond Elementary School teaching staff. Carlyle is a third grade teacher, and Lemco will instruct special education for grades 7-12.

Tim Bale newest asset to South bend staff

SOUTH BEND - Lifetime Pacific County resident Tim Bale has joined South Bend School district as the only new hire for the 2023-24 academic year. Bale, who said he has "lived in the Raymond area my entire life," was hired last spring for the Career & Technical Education (CTE) department. He has experience in and will instruct welding, fabrication, metal shop, and horticulture, and he will be the new welding/metals/horticulture teacher, according to South Bend Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Tienhaara.

Historical festival commences in South Bend

SOUTH BEND - Fun, friends, and fine food are just some of the fixtures of the "Come and play On Labor Day" festival. The 60th rendition, "Cheers to 60 Years" opens Friday and goes through Monday in homey South Bend, "The Oyster Capital of the World."

New Resource Officer in Winlock

The Winlock School District has a new Resource Officer and he is known to most of us. Randy Pennington who retired from the Toledo Police Department answered the call of duty and this time, it's for our kids. Randy has always been an asset in the community, working as a fire commissioner and also as a member of the paramedic team in Winlock for many years. He's a stand up guy that all of us respect!

Winlock resident falls on Egg Day, insurance denied

During Egg Days, a longtime Winlock resident, Freda Steveson, who is 89 years old, tripped on the sidewalk in front of the former Nichols Wilson building, now owned by Mayor Brandon Svenson. Freda has contacted the City of Winlock and the insurance company, who hung up on her.

We call 911 when we have an emergency So when 911 has an emergency, who do they call?

Does our Lewis County 911 center have an emergency? I believe they do, it is called funding. Currently funding for the center is achieved mainly through fees paid by the various agencies that are dispatched by the center, our fire depts, local police, LSCO etc. Currently our center basically has the same radio capabilities, regarding radio transmission sites it had during the 80s when I was employed there. To say the 911 infrastructure is outdated is a huge understatement. This is mainly due to lack of funding.

OPINION: Winlock Annexation Public Hearing

Winlock's annexation plan will be open to public discussion at 6:00 p.m. on Friday September 8. All those interested in the annexation are encouraged to attend to hear and comment on the code changes, tax assessment, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure costs associated with the annexation. This may be the last opportunity for residents in the area taken by the annexation to make a record of their concerns.

Lewis County News donates to Winlock's rich history

The Lewis County News, owned by Pat Myers, has been binding their editions ever since he purchased the paper. Pat had mentioned to me, the editor, that he was thinking about finding a forever home for the books he had for the Willapa Harbor Herald newspaper. That gave me the idea that the Winlock Historical Museum would be the perfect place for the Lewis County News/Town Crier books. The museum is here for our history and these books provide years of history that will serve the community for years to come.

Shindig is right around the corner

The time is here for the Toledo Community Foundations Annual Shindig, which is taking place on September 9 at 4:00 p.m. at Country N Lace in Toledo. This is such a worthwhile event to attend, they help all their students in need in their school district. It is quite amazing to see what they have accomplished, from giving sports fees to buying equipment and many other much needed items.

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Washington State International Kite Festival paints rainbows by day, lights up the sky at night

The ever-popular Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF), in its 42nd year, offers a week's extravaganza of kite-flying fun in Long Beach from August 21 through 27. The festival is free to the public and includes exciting kite competitions, hands-on experiences, live entertainment, and other ways to celebrate the simple delight, sport and art of kite flying on a wide swath of beach.

Self-Regulation Doesn't Come Naturally

Teaching our children to be curious, kind, and polite helps our children succeed in life. Yet there is one skill adults overlook that children need to have and that is self-regulation. The majority of successful adults have an understanding of how to respond to different situations and are able to adjust their emotions in those situations.

Meal-Prep Tips for a Manageable Back-to-School Menu

The hustle and bustle of back-to-school season can cause chaos in households. Class time, field trips and homework typically rule each day, which can make sitting down for a meal seem like a far-off dream. One easy way to save time is simplifying family recipes and prioritizing meal-planning.