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South Bend school cooks Julie Dokter and Debbie Williams serve up some of the delicious chili that was available at this year's Second Annual Kiwanis of South Bend Chili Cook-off at Chauncey Davis Elementary last weekend. Dokter and Williams were last year's champions, but had to relinquish their crowns to the the Pacific County 4-H cooks and the Raymond Fire Department who narrowly tied for top honors this year. Proceeds from the event go towards local scholarships.

By SCOT PEARSON

Around town you might start seeing the flyers of Good to Grow, the first medical marijuana dispensary located at the Port of Willapa Harbor.

By GEORGE KUNKE

SOUTH BEND – Local law enforcement didn't make any “major” arrests recently, but that does not mean that they aren't busy. Listed below are recent arrests.

By SCOT PEARSON

The last Raymond City Council meeting was short and sweet. Short as it ran just under 10 minutes and sweet for the Leprechaun cupcakes that served as a celebratory nod to holding the meeting on St. Patrick’s Day.

State shellfish managers have approved a series of razor clam digs that starts Wednesday (March 26) on evening tides, then switches to morning tides Sunday (March 30) for five more days of digging.

New research on domestic violence homicides was released by the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV).

By HEIDI BALE

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To the Editor:

Almost 10 years ago, the Bay Center Marina was dredged by the federal Corps of Engineers. Shortly thereafter, Congress removed all funding for dredging of these small Ports. Due to natural sedimentation, 

To the Editor:

It is that time of year again when the suns is warming and many of you are planning your gardens.

By GEORGE KUNKE

Nicholas shot a fine round nine-hole round of 38 to lead Willapa Harbor to a golf win over Wahkiakum and Adna hosted by Adna last Thursday.

By GEORGE KUNKE

Willapa Valley's girls won the six-team Naselle Invitational while the boys place fourth.

“It was a pretty good day for the first time out,” Willapa Valley HS Head Track and Field Coach Dave Ege told the Herald. “I thought our kids competed very
well. The weather wasn't too bad by early season standards for western Washington. The girls pulled off the win with 193 points. We have decent depth with our girls this year.

By GEORGE KUNKE

South Bend conducted its Winter Awards Banquet with the following students receiving awards:

Track and Field Opener

By SCOT PEARSON

and GEORGE KUNKE

SOUTH BEND – The start of spring sports got underway in South Bend as the Indians played host to the Pacific League track and field opener on March 20. A total of nine high school 1A and 2B teams took to the afternoon sun.

An unknown number of vehicle thieves appear to be targeting older Hondas in Vader after a third car in as many weeks has been reported stolen by authorities.

The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has reported a 1993 Honda Civic was stolen sometime between 6 p.m. March 23 and 6 a.m. March 24 from the 900 block of B St., joining a string of thefts including a 1993 Honda Prelude stolen from the 900 block of D St. on March 14, and a 1992 Honda Accord stolen from the 900 block of 10th St. on March 6.

ELMA – To prepare for the busy summer travel season, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close 

From left are Raymond students Samantha Angelovich, Alex Gilbert, Kendahl Patterson, Hannah Riggs, Abril Silva, Gabby Oatfield, Madeline Maden, Jenny Crow, Blanca Lopez, Mikayla Collins, Marissa Crawford, and BreAnna Makee. Please see story at far right.

Members of the Mission Creek Christian Education Center will be leaving for Peru April 1 to help those in need. In front from left are Alix Klus, Destiny Boyes, Diana Voloshina, Patrick Huggins, Derek Granato, and Cheryl Komenda. In the second row from left are Livvie Gates, Mary Nell Ellingsen, Tre Dunn, Michael Huggins, Selena Clayville, Seth Erlich, Grace Fadele, and Chris Crain. In back from left are John Clayville, Karli Wilson, Mark Trethewey, Niko Granato, Galen Ellingsen, and Steve Bramblett. The dog's name is Sherwood and belongs to the Clayville family. If you would like to make a donation or any kind, contact Mary at 875-6052 or mail at Mission Creek; P. O. Box 1066; South Bend, WA.

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