History in the Grove: January 15, 1925
A "home-wrecking vamp" at the movies, the end of the term "honorable" in city government, and more in the Forest Grove news of a century ago.
Dr. Robert Pamplin concedes he raided his employees’ pension fund
The former owner of Forest Grove's other newspaper conceded he raided his employees’ pension fund.
Forest Grove Police Chief will host 'Celebrity Bingo' Tuesday night at Vex
Forest Grove's Police Chief Henry Reimann will take a step back from collaring crooks Tuesday night and step into calling numbers. The latest in a series of "Celebrity Bingo" events held at Vex (1937 Pacific Ave) in downtown Forest Grove, the event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14.
History in the Grove: January 8, 1925
Have you ever wondered why Forest Grove has a National Guard Armory? A century ago, city leaders were in the midst of a fight to bring one to Forest Grove. This and more in the news of a century ago in Forest Grove.
Oregon Department of Forestry sends crews to California fires
The Oregon Department of Forestry is sending six strike teams of firefighters and equipment to California, on the heels of 12 strike teams dispatched by the Oregon State Fire Marshal Wednesday morning.
Forest Grove firefighters head to California to aid Los Angeles firefighters
Wildfires burning near Los Angeles, Calif. have burned hundreds of homes, killed at least two people, and prompted thousands of evacuations. Now, Oregon is sending twelve strike teams to help, including a five-person crew from Forest Grove.
History in the Grove: January 1, 1925
A silent western film, a happy new year and more in this year's first edition of History in the Grove!
Fern Hill Road reopens after car drives into flood and gate closure
Fern Hill Road has reopened, Washington County Land Use and Transportation said Tuesday.
Closed since Friday after floodwaters overtook the roadway and a driver and their car became trapped in floodwaters, needing rescue, it was the second such closure this rainy season.
History in the Grove: December 25, 1924
A century ago, it was Christmas in 1924, and city leaders were pushing for the construction of a National Guard armory in Forest Grove.
Bi-Mart is open for business
"Come on in, shop with us and support our local business," said Forest Grove Bi-Mart Assistant Manager Will Gresens. He and several other staff were working to clean a clogged storm drain, which had flooded the bay where the exterior fire had started.
