🌱 How Centralia police say a caregiver took a 96-year-old’s home
Good morning to you Centralia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Centralia police say a caregiver took a 96-year-old’s home
- Can Centralia seize first place when Aberdeen visits Tiger Stadium Friday?
Also on today's calendar: April 17th Comedy Showcase and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 48.
- Sunday: Cloudy and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Centralia police arrest woman for financial exploitation of 96-year-old vulnerable adult (tri-cityherald.com) — Centralia police have arrested a 58-year-old woman accused of financially exploiting a 96-year-old Centralia resident with dementia, including transferring the victim’s home and draining tens of thousands of dollars. Investigators say the suspect used power of attorney to access accounts and spending far beyond the victim’s income. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Centralia Police. 
• Late PK lifts Centralia to win over Shelton (bellinghamherald.com) — Centralia High’s boys soccer team grabbed a key road win at Shelton, with Damian Corona’s late penalty kick securing a 2-1 victory and a share of first place in the EvCo standings. With Aberdeen visiting Tiger Stadium on Friday, the Tigers now have a prime chance to seize sole control of the league race at home.
📸 Around Centralia
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Market Street Pub & Grill — Chris Guenther Music
Market Street Pub, 523 N Market Blvd, Chehalis
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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April 17th Comedy Showcase
Cornercopia Comedy Club , 289 NW Chehalis Ave , Chehalis
8:00 pm -
Begin Issuing W Grade for Most Class Withdrawals
Centralia College , 600 Centralia College Blvd , Centralia
8:00 am -
Kids Fishing Clinic @ Chehalis Outfitters
Chehalis Outfitters , 1757 N National Ave , Chehalis
10:00 am -
Chehalis Spring Shop Hop
Book 'n' Brush , 518 N Market Blvd , Chehalis
10:00 am -
I Love the 80s to Death @ Chehalis Theater
The Chehalis Theater , 558 N Market Blvd , Chehalis
6:00 pm -
Nacho/Haystack Potluck
1607 Military Rd , Centralia
7:30 pm -
Whyskey Creek
The Juice Box , 216 S Tower Ave , Centralia
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Last Day for 50% Refund
Centralia College , 600 Centralia College Blvd , Centralia
8:00 am -
Last Day to Drop Classes with No Record on Transcript
Centralia College , 600 Centralia College Blvd , Centralia
8:00 am -
Family Fun Fest
TransAlta Commons Multipurpose Rooms
11:00 am -
Begin Issuing W Grade for Most Class Withdrawals
Centralia College , 600 Centralia College Blvd , Centralia
8:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can you recommend a good and honest, licensed plumber?
Our shower valve is leaking. It does not turn the water off all the way and drips through the shower head. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Alpha) - Multi-Family Yard Sale
April 19, 2026 10:00am-4:00pm 2640 W. Reynolds Ave Centralia, WA 98531 (Nextdoor Hospital/Cooks Hill)
- United Natural Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in Centralia. Apply here.
- Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-CENTRALIA FACTORY in Centralia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Centralia here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chehalis
- Nature Nurture Farmacy to celebrate Earth Day in downtown Chehalis (tri-cityherald.com)
- Chehalis Basin Board approves funding for fledgling cover crop program (tri-cityherald.com)
- New Eastern Washington state rail deal to help farmers get products to Puget Sound ports (chronline.com)
Rochester
- Washington recreational salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2026-2027 (chronline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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