A century ago in Forest Grove: January 4, 1923
In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove history through the lens of newspaper clips. This week, the clips come from January 4, 1923.
Body of man missing from Forest Grove since February found near Coast Range summit
The body of Thomas Geiger, a man last seen in Forest Grove in late February, was found Saturday at the summit of the Coast Range near Highway 6.
A century ago in Forest Grove: July 27, 1922
In this column, we take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove history through the lens of newspaper clips. This week, the clips come from the Washington County News-Times, published July 27, 1922.
Vandalism causes 'severe flooding damage' in Forest Grove High School science wing
Seven of eight classrooms in the Forest Grove High School science wing suffered severe flooding damage after a vandalism incident at the high school, the Forest Grove School District said.
A century ago in Forest Grove: July 20, 1922
Take a look back one hundred years ago in Forest Grove. Featured: a "badly stove up Ford" after a milk truck crash, fire marshals visit the city, Pacific University completes a paving project, and more.
WCCLS Adventure Pass goes live
Library card holders can get free passes to Pittock Mansion and the Rice Museum and free parking at Oregon State Parks with the WCCLS Adventure Pass.
Joseph Gale Elementary School has the first confirmed sighting of emerald ash borer in Oregon
Emerald ash borers, originally hailing from north-eastern Asia, have killed hundreds of millions of Ash trees in 35 states. Forest Grove has the dubious honor of the first confirmed sighting of the beetle.
About News in the Grove
News in the Grove is an independent part-time news project launched in July 2022 by Chas Hundley, a western Washington County journalist born and raised in the Forest Grove area. This post will explain a bit about where we're coming from and what you can expect!
