Dilley - News in the Grove

Sheriff's Office: 'Wrong way' driver arrested near Dilley after chase

A reckless wrong-way driver was chased by deputies through Cornelius and Forest Grove before being stopped near Dilley and arrested, the sheriff's office said Friday.

By Chas Hundley

/ 8 Aug 2025

Sheriff's Office: 'Wrong way' driver arrested near Dilley after chase

150 years ago in Forest Grove: An 1875 newspaper was shocked by 'rowdyism at Dilley'

"Rowdyism at Dilley," "Adultery of a shameless color," "screaming head lines full of blood and hair and horror..." an 1875 newspaper was... less than complimentary of the Dilley community near Forest Grove.

By Chas Hundley

/ 6 Aug 2025

150 years ago in Forest Grove: An 1875 newspaper was shocked by 'rowdyism at Dilley'

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

The Verboort... Chicken Dinner? You heard me.

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Before there was a Verboort Sausage Festival, Chicken was king

1925 in Forest Grove: True crime, 1920s style

A deathbed conversation, a burned will: A trial over the trust of the late Edward Naylor brings out the drama and a former Governor in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 16 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: True crime, 1920s style

1925 in Forest Grove: Dilley law student survives earthquake, Forest Grove prepares bulb business

In 1925, the city center of Santa Barbara was destroyed in an earthquake. One Dilley man studying law there survived to tell the tale. Also in this week's column: Bulbs, berries, and baseball.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: Dilley law student survives earthquake, Forest Grove prepares bulb business

1925 in Forest Grove: 'Council takes drastic protective steps'

A century ago: The city of Forest Grove continues to grapple with a water shortage.

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jul 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: 'Council takes drastic protective steps'

1925: 'Water shortage threatens Grove'

"Only 18 inches of water in the city reservoir," was the headline on the front page in 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jun 2025

1925: Five-day Chautauqua comes to Forest Grove

"Lectures - Drama - Music - Opera - Travel" was the billing for a five day program of a Chautauqua, a long-forgotten type of celebration popular in the U.S. and Forest Grove until the early 20th century.

By Chas Hundley

/ 20 Jun 2025

1925: Five-day Chautauqua comes to Forest Grove

1925 in Forest Grove: A visiting pigeon is suspected as rum runner accomplice

Even pigeons were suspected as bootleggers in the Forest Grove of 1925.

By Chas Hundley

/ 11 Jun 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: A visiting pigeon is suspected as rum runner accomplice

Forest Grove in 1925: Young farmer killed, sewer controversy

A farmer near Cornelius is killed in a ditch accident, controversy over a city sewer, and, well, feet are in this week's news from a century ago in Forest Grove!

By Chas Hundley

/ 4 Jun 2025

Forest Grove in 1925: Young farmer killed, sewer controversy

1925 in Forest Grove: An 86 foot tall flagpole raised for Memorial Day

"Memorial Day to See 'Closed' City," an 86 foot fir flag pole and more in this week's history column showcasing Forest Grove life from one hundred years ago!

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 May 2025

1925 in Forest Grove: An 86 foot tall flagpole raised for Memorial Day

Forest Grove in 1925: Green ink in the newspaper

In 1925, the Pacific University student newspaper caused a stir with an 8-page newspaper printed entirely in green ink. This and more in the news of a century ago!

By Chas Hundley

/ 23 May 2025

Forest Grove in 1925: Green ink in the newspaper