Hemphill-O’Neill Family Legacy Spans Five Generations Since 1947

Four Generations together: Bob O’Neill, Senior, (front row), (Left to right back row) Bob O’Neill, Jr., Enan and Brendan VanderVelde.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For nearly eight decades, Hemphill-O’Neill Company has navigated the highs and lows of...

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By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce In Lewis County, our forests are more than scenery. They are a cornerstone of our economy, a source of family-wage jobs, a critical funding mechanism...

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By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As we celebrate Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day this June, it is a good time to reflect on the important role health, family, and community play...

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Building Legacies Through Scholarship

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