Community - News in the Grove (Page 5)

Gales Creek residents on city water encouraged to reduce water use during chlorine shortage

A dam and other water intake infrastructure on Clear Creek in the Gales Creek area on August 28 2017 where Forest Grove draws much of their water. Photo: Chas Hundley

By Chas Hundley

/ 18 Jun 2021

Gales Creek residents on city water encouraged to reduce water use during chlorine shortage

Former Cornelius mayor, F.G. School Board member Ralph Brown missing now for 30 days

Ralph Brown. Photo courtesy WCSO Ralph Brown was last seen on May 16, 2021 near his Cornelius home, where he reportedly left around 6:30 p.m. Its been

By Chas Hundley

/ 15 Jun 2021

Former Cornelius mayor, F.G. School Board member Ralph Brown missing now for 30 days

Search continues for Ralph Brown, missing from Cornelius since Sunday

Ralph Brown. Photo courtesy WCSO Ralph Brown was last seen leaving his Cornelius home on Sunday, May 16 in a 2014 Blue Nissan Sentra. Brown, 76, hasnt been seen

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2021

Search continues for Ralph Brown, missing from Cornelius since Sunday

Body of man missing in Forest Grove found in waters of Gales Creek

Toufik "Tom" Tanous. Photo courtesy of WCSO The body of a man who walked away from a memory care facility in Forest Grove three days ago was found

By Chas Hundley

/ 29 Apr 2021

Body of man missing in Forest Grove found in waters of Gales Creek

Police continue search for man missing from Forest Grove

Toufik "Tom" Tanous. Photo courtesy of WCSO 79-year-old Toufik "Tom" Tanous walked away from the Hawthorne House Care Facility in Forest Grove Tuesday night. The Forest

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 Apr 2021

Police continue search for man missing from Forest Grove

County Board to host town hall; county installs new economic development director

Matt Craigie. Photo courtesy Washington County The Washington County Board of Commissioners is hosting a virtual town hall on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 4 Mar 2021

County Board to host town hall; county installs new economic development director

Gales Creek Cemetery Association gains new president

The Lilly plot at the Gales Creek Cemetery. Photo: Chas Hundley The Gales Creek Cemetery Associations annual meeting was held Friday, May 1 2020, outside at the home of

By Joyce (Shorb) Sauber

/ 20 May 2020

Gales Creek Cemetery Association gains new president

Gales Creek School PTO scrambling to replace discarded holiday supplies

The Gales Creek School. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK - While attempting to take an inventory of Halloween decorations used by the Gales Creek School PTO an organization distinct from

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Oct 2019

Gales Creek School PTO scrambling to replace discarded holiday supplies

Gales Creek, Verboort, Roy CPO meetings resume for the season Wednesday, September 11

The Gales Creek Church of God. File photo taken Sept. 10, 2019 by Chas Hundley GALES CREEK - After a summer hiatus, the volunteer-led Community Participation Organization 13 referred to

By Chas Hundley

/ 10 Sep 2019

Gales Creek, Verboort, Roy CPO meetings resume for the season Wednesday, September 11

Gales Creek Elementary School classmates gather for reunion

Attendees of the Gales Creek Elementary School 2019 Reunion gather in the history room in the Jennie Raines building. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK - On a warm August day,

By Chas Hundley

/ 9 Sep 2019

Gales Creek Elementary School classmates gather for reunion

Banks American Legion Post renamed in honor of former Gales Creek resident

John Kalmbach BANKS - The Banks American Legion officially changed its name to John Kalmbach Post 90, Banks, in memory of the longtime member who passed away April 21, 2019

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 22 Aug 2019

Banks American Legion Post renamed in honor of former Gales Creek resident

Hundreds pack Gales Creek for 53rd annual Strawberry Festival

Members of the Gales Creek Church of God prepare strawberry shortcake for visitors. Photo: Chas Hundley GALES CREEK - How do you count visitors to a free festival with no

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 Jun 2019

Hundreds pack Gales Creek for 53rd annual Strawberry Festival