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Promoting his newest true crime history novel regarding the 1935 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping, Bryan Johnston (standing) told the story of the historical event while also providing visual documents and illustrations to the more than two dozen audience members in attendance at the Elma Timberland Library on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Elma. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Book signing draws dozens to Elma Timberland Library

True crime and history author Bryan Johnston showcased his newest novel to the audience

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Elma Timberland Library to hold booking signing event

Guests will have the ability to meet and greet true crime and history author Bryan Johnston

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2023 Pair of Hearts Ball fundraiser to begin Feb. 11

Auction proceeds to help fund Grays Harbor organization dedicated to providing child welfare

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2nd annual ‘Love is in the Air Bazaar’ to be held Saturday at McCleary VFW Hall

From 20 unique vendors to raffle items, options run deep for people looking to support veterans

Allen Leister / The Daily World Howard Carter, a 99-year-old Montesano resident and World War II veteran, spends most of his weekday mornings at the Montesano Senior Center drinking coffee and chatting with his wife Beverly and some of their friends.

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Highlighting those whose sacrifice gave us our future

99-year-old Montesano World War 2 vet lives his American Dream, 80 years after serving

Allen Leister / The Daily World The first designs of what the Elma Police Station remodel shown to the public.

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Finding a new home in a growing community

Despite new architectural designs, the hope of relocating Elma PD remains cloudy

Allen Leister / The Daily World Natalie Perry (standing at podium), a Montesano resident, presented to the Montesano City Council her rationale for the city to discontinue water fluoridation in the public water supply, a process that’s been ongoing since 1961.

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Fluoride Presentation sparks in-depth conversation in Montesano

City Council holds debate panel to determine future of water fluoridation

For the third consecutive month, Grays Harbor County saw an increase to its unemployment rate, which now stands at 7.6%, as of the December 2022 statistics provided by the Employment Services Department. Washington state unemployment increased to 4.2% while the national unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% (Photo Courtesy of ESD)

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Unemployment throughout the Harbor rises for third consecutive month

Grays Harbor County tied for the eighth-highest unemployment rate at 7.6%

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Jordan Bowers pleads ‘Not Guilty’ for identity theft; trial to begin March 21

Judge denies supervision request again and raises bail following case review

Allen Leister / The Daily World For the ninth time since December 2021, community members gathered outside the Grays Harbor County Jail to advocate for the whereabouts of missing 6-year-old Oakley Carlson. The chants were directed toward Oakley’s biological mother Jordan Bowers, a prime suspect in the disappearance of her daughter. Bowers is on trial for identity theft.

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‘Kids don’t just disappear’

Oakley Carlson gathering draws dozens of supporters to Montesano

Arguably the main appeal of the Baked Potato Feed and Dollar Auction fundraiser for the Grays Harbor Timberwolves on Saturday, Jan 21, in Aberdeen, came from the unique lottery-style live auction. Beth Torseth (light blue shirt) led the auction and gave bidders their numbers depending on how many dollars they were willing to give. (Allen Leister / The Daily World)

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Grays Harbor Timberwolves fundraiser generates more than $4,000

Event draws large crowd for baked potato bar as well as live and silent auctions

Allen Leister / The Daily World Over 20 wine tasting vendors from notable wineries in Western and Eastern Washington were present at the 14th annual Elma Winter Wine Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21. Guests were given samples of a variety of different wine blends thoughout the venue.

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Winter Wine Festival returns after two-year hiatus; draws hundreds to Elma

From unique wine blends, live music and sweet treats, options ran aplenty for people looking for fun

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‘Oakley Carlson Act’ introduced in the Washington Legislature

H.B. 1397, spearheaded by 19th District Rep. Jim Walsh, would provide new oversight of child welfare