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🌱 Centralia family displaced after Van Wormer Street home destroyed by fire

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In today's newsletter:

  • Centralia family displaced after Van Wormer Street home destroyed by fire
  • Centralia dog park robbery leads to felony charges and jail hold
  • Why was a man carrying a huge cross through Centralia's stormy streets?

Also on today's calendar: Merchant Coffee and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Centralia home a "complete loss" after fire (tri-cityherald.com) — A doublewide home on Van Wormer Street in Centralia was destroyed in a Saturday night fire, displacing the occupants but causing no injuries. Riverside Fire Authority and neighboring agencies contained the blaze, which also damaged utilities and a carport, while the Red Cross is helping the affected residents and investigators work to determine the cause.
   

2. Man accused of violent robbery at Centralia dog park (chronline.com) — A man is accused of violently robbing another person of $100 at the South Gold Street dog park in Centralia, leading to his arrest Tuesday night. Prosecutors have charged the 46-year-old Centralia resident with second-degree robbery and drug possession, and a judge ordered him held without bail while a possible competency evaluation is considered.
   

3. "Jesus loves 'em": Man with cross offers a simple message (tri-cityherald.com) — Drivers along Harrison Avenue in Centralia may have spotted Longview resident Durrell Bell carrying a large wooden cross as he passed through town on a 70‑mile walk to Olympia. He says the trek, done without training and supported by locals' kindness, was meant to encourage people to reconnect with their faith and community through a simple message of love.
   

4. Wiens, Goodman log season-low scores in W.F. West's win at Highland (thurstonchronicle.com) — Centralia golf fans will see familiar rivals soon, as W.F. West's strong season continues after a tri-match win over Black Hills and Aberdeen at Highland Golf Course. The Bearcats, who previously faced Centralia and Shelton at Riverside, will wrap up their regular season hosting Tumwater and Aberdeen, while Black Hills closes against Centralia and Shelton.
   

5. Providence Health & Services $17M Wage and Hour Settlement (claimdepot.com) — Hourly workers at Providence Centralia Hospital and Providence Centralia Physical Therapy may be eligible for cash payments from a $17 million wage-and-hour settlement covering Washington employees from April 2022 to August 2026. Payments will be mailed automatically based on W‑2 earnings, with at least $25 per eligible worker, unless they opt out by mid-December and after final court approval in early 2027.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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