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Battle Ground schools evacuated for suspicious metal device

A suspicious metallic object left in a staff bathroom at Tukes Valley Middle School prompted an evacuation of the middle and primary school this morning.

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B.G. man wrecks newly purchased Corvette

Power knocked out for 2,000 Clackamas customers

A Battle Ground man wrecked his newly purchased sports car Tuesday night, and then had to sit in the wreckage for an hour until downed power lines could be made safe.

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Battle Ground Rotarians adopt part of Highway 503

Battle Ground — Members of the Battle Ground Rotary Club gathered on May 11 to scour garbage from state Highway 503, from Main Street south to Eaton Boulevard (Northeast 199th Street).

Battle Ground schools negotiating interim administrator contracts

After Shonny Bria, superintendent of Battle Ground Public Schools, announced her retirement on April 29, the district appointed Duane Rose as liaison to the school board during the transition. In that capacity, Rose is being paid $10,000 per month for May and June, according to district officials.

Battle Ground school board appoints Rose interim superintendent

Lynn Hicks named interim deputy superintendent

The Battle Ground school board unanimously appointed Duane Rose as the district's interim superintendent while a successor for Shonny Bria is found. Bria is retiring June 30 after 15 years at the district's helm.

Pickup runs red light on Highway 503, causes three-car collision

A driver from Amboy ran a red light Friday night on Highway 503 in Battle Ground, causing a three-car collision, officials said.

More than 35 candidates from local small cities file for office

A former police chief, a formal-attire company owner and a man who says he was unfairly fired from his city job are among an eclectic batch of small-city candidates looking to unseat incumbents during this year's election.

Battle Ground hires boys basketball coach

Armstrong coached previously at Rainier and Port Angeles

Wes Armstrong has been a head coach at two other high schools, and while he enjoyed his experiences there, he is really looking forward to the next stage of his career as the boys basketball coach at Battle Ground.

Battle Ground school board to discuss transition plan

The board of directors of Battle Ground Public Schools will hold a special meeting Saturday in the main office conference room at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St.

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Battle Ground man climbs to cats' rescue

Retiree plucks them from trees after they get stuck

Perched more than 30 feet high in a red maple tree, Tom Croley lowers a squirming canvas bag down a rope to the safety of Jake Bennett's arms.

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Volunteers show their appreciation for B.G. parks

Battle Ground — At the city of Battle Ground's first Parks Appreciation Day, more than 80 volunteers joined city officials April 27 to improve three local parks. Over three hours, the helpers picked up litter, cleaned playground equipment, raked flower beds and spread bark chips at Kiwanis Park and both the north and south Florence Robison Park. The work would have cost about $5,185 had employees performed the tasks, according to a press release.

Donors 'Stuff the Bus' in Battle Ground

Battle Ground — Donors gave more than $1,300 and nearly 4,100 pounds of food and other items during the annual Stuff the Bus charity drive May 4. The Battle Ground chapter of Public School Employees of Washington, SEIU Local 1948, sponsored the event, in its second year. The food and money donations will go to the North County Food Bank. Last year, nearly 5,400 pounds of donations were collected.

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Car crashes into Battle Ground restaurant (with video)

A 75-year-old woman celebrating her birthday at Keo Thai Cuisine ended up crashing into the front of the restaurant about 12:30 p.m. today, Clark County Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Tim Dawdy said.

Man found dead in van at Lewisville Park committed suicide

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that a man whose body was found in a van at Lewisville Park died of suicide.

Battle Ground school jazz concert features Mic Gillette

Professional jazz trumpeter-trombonist Mic Gillette will be featured in a jazz concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Lair at Battle Ground High School, 300 W. Main St., Battle Ground. Tickets are $5 at the door.

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