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Contractor chosen for Montesano Main Street/US12 interchange improvements
Contractor chosen for Montesano Main Street/US12 interchange improvements
By Dan Hammock • July 25, 2018 7:00 pm

A bid of $475,000 was approved by the Montesano City Council for intersection control improvements at the Highway 12/Main Street…

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DAN HAMMOCK | TWIN HARBORS NEWSPAPER GROUP                                Crews from Rognlin’s Inc. are giving Marcy Avenue in Montesano a major facelift over the next month, which includes repaving, new sidewalks and stormwater drainage. This photo was taken July 16 at the intersection of Marcy and River Street South.
Problem stretch of Marcy Avenue getting a complete...
By Dan Hammock • July 19, 2018 7:00 pm

With the East Pioneer Avenue project completed, the City of Montesano’s Public Works Department has switched its focus to a…

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DAN HAMMOCK | TWIN HARBORS NEWSPAPER GROUP                                Representatives from the legislature, Green Diamond Resource Company and the Department of Fish and Wildlife cut the ribbon at the reopened Wynooche River boat launch Friday afternoon. Second from right is new Fish and Wildlife director Kelly Susewind, who officially takes office Aug. 1.
Public boat launch on upper Wynoochee opened Friday
By Dan Hammock • July 19, 2018 2:15 pm

Located just downriver from the 7400 bridge about 20 miles north of Montesano

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DAN HAMMOCK | TWIN HARBORS NEWSPAPER GROUP                                Brenda Orffer was recently appointed McClearys first female mayor. She had previously served on the City Council since her election in 2015.
Orffer selected as McCleary’s first female mayor
By Dan Hammock • June 19, 2018 1:30 am

Has lived, worked and raised her family in the area for 25 years

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DAN HAMMOCK | THE VIDETTE                                The balloons come down at the end of Montesano High School’s 2018 graduation ceremony Sunday at the Bo Griffith Memorial Gymnasium.
Montesano High School Class of 2018 graduated Sunday...
By Dan Hammock • June 14, 2018 10:05 am

Bo Griffith Memorial Gymnasium packed to the rafters with family, friends

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Wrongful death suit against Summit Pacific
Wrongful death suit against Summit Pacific
By Dan Hammock • June 7, 2018 1:30 am

Woman was sent home from medical center, collapsed and died a few hours later

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DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD                                Isaac J. Gusman pleaded not guilty in Grays Harbor County Superior Court on Monday to two felony charges relating to an attempted kidnapping in Montesano on May 16. At left is defense lawyer David Arcuri. At right is county Prosecutor Katie Svoboda.
Not guilty plea in attempted Monte abduction
By Dan Hammock • June 7, 2018 1:30 am

Isaac J. Gusman, charged for an attempted abduction in Montesano last month, pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts, including…

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DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD                                Passengers ready to board a 4:20 p.m. bus at the Hoquiam transit center earlier this week. Grays Harbor Transit has brought back region-wide Sunday service and has expanded other routes this season.
GH Transit expands Sunday and other services
By Dan Hammock • May 31, 2018 1:30 am

Services now back to full pre-2013 levels

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Investigators search area of Kittitas County where Lindsey Baum’s remains were discovered last fall
Investigators search area of Kittitas County where Lindsey...
By Dan Hammock • May 17, 2018 1:30 am

Search combined dozens of investigators from 10 different agencies

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DAN HAMMOCK | THE DAILY WORLD                                Even with new owners taking the reigns Friday, the classic exterior of the Bee Hive Restaurant in Montesano isn’t likely to see any major changes, though the interior will be getting a facelift starting next week. Regulars will still enjoy a full bar and most of their menu favorites when the place reopens some time in June.
Local owners buy Bee Hive, will be closed...
By Dan Hammock • May 17, 2018 1:30 am

Focus will be on affordability, customer service, quality menu

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Lawmakers weigh in on fixes for local economy
Lawmakers weigh in on fixes for local economy
By Dan Hammock • May 10, 2018 7:00 pm

Four members of the Coastal Caucus talked about that and more at The Daily World office Monday

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This age-progression photo comparison was prepared by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2013, showing what Lindsey Baum looked like when she disappeared from McCleary in 2009 and what she may look like at age 15.
Remains of Lindsey Baum found
By Dan Hammock • May 10, 2018 1:30 pm

Investigation now focused on kidnapping, homicide

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Active shooter drill on Grays Harbor College campus Saturday
Active shooter drill on Grays Harbor College campus...
By Dan Hammock • May 3, 2018 7:00 pm

More than a hundred first responders participated

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