Battle Ground
CAM hosts Washington Business Week program
CAM Academy Future Business Leaders of America Club is bringing the Washington Business Week In-school Program to the school from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for a day of business exploration. This is the first year the school will host the program introducing students to life skills and the fundamentals of business.
Clark County's small cities off to good start in 2013
First-quarter revenues up, but officials don't know if trend will last
There will be more money for Clark County's small communities, if their first-quarter projections hold steady.
Women's group elects officers
Battle Ground -- Bonnie Walden was recently elected as president of the Battle Ground Greater Federation of Women's Clubs, replacing former leader Valerie Huey. Officers who will serve this year also include First Vice President Terry Grendahl, Second Vice President Marla Polos, Secretary Bonnie Rippengale and Treasurer Mary Lee Miller. The worldwide organization is based around encouraging women to better themselves and their community. The Battle Ground chapter was created in 1972. Each fall its Ladybug Bazaar showcases hundreds of Clark County artisans and their crafts.
Woman injured in Battle Ground rear-end collision
A woman was injured in a rear-end collision on state Highway 502 at Northeast 37th Street in Battle Ground on Tuesday afternoon.
Police seek help in solving 2012 death of Battle Ground woman
Tatyana Tupikova never made it home from the Battle Ground Cinema last May.
B.G. city councilor will seek re-election
City councilor will seek re-election
Vehicle crashes, splits power pole west of Battle Ground (with video)
Driver tells police he believes he fell asleep
A single-vehicle crash west of Battle Ground split a power pole early this morning, causing about 1,000 customers to lose power. Northeast 72nd Avenue remains closed near Northeast 219th Street.
Battle Ground district's 54th annual art show opens May 13
The 54th annual Battle Ground Public Schools' all-district art show opens May 13 at Captain Strong Primary with a public reception and continues through May 24. Approximately 600 pieces of art by the district's K-12 students will be on display.
Event nets 420 pounds of medical waste drugs
The Battle Ground Police Department netted 420 pounds of medical waste during a four-hour take-back event April 27. Included in the haul was 267 pounds of controlled substances, which will be shipped to the Drug Enforcement Administration for destruction.
Longtime Battle Ground schools official to assist Bria transition
A former Battle Ground Public Schools teacher, principal and administrator will assist Shonny Bria, the district's superintendent, until her June 30 retirement, Bria announced Thursday.
Missing Battle Ground woman found safe
86 year old failed to return from daily walk Wednesday
About 15 volunteers are continuing the search for an 86-year-old Battle Ground woman who never returned home from her daily walk Wednesday.
Police looking for missing BG woman
Clark County deputies are searching for an 86-year-old woman last seen in the 25000 block of Northeast 239th Circle about 6 p.m. Wednesday night.
Battle Ground Elks name 'Citizen of the Year'
Battle Ground -- Jackie McAtee, Meals on Wheels People manager in Battle Ground, was named Citizen of the Year by the local Elks Club in part for her efforts to help provide hot meals to seniors in North Clark County. McAtee was given the honor March 29 during a ceremony at the Battle Ground Elks Lodge. Citizen of the Year is given to someone who regularly contributes to the community. McAtee has worked with a number of local charities over the years, including the Senior Nutritional Assistance Program and Loaves and Fishes. At the March ceremony, new Elks officers were also inducted, Ruth Adler was named Elk of the Year and Kay Beasley was named Officer of the Year.
May 4 food drive for needy will stuff the bus in Battle Ground
Between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, two school buses parked at the Battle Ground Albertsons and Fred Meyer stores will be the collection sites for nonperishable food, paper products and personal hygiene items for the needy. Both stores are on West Main Street.
Longtime Battle Ground schools chief Bria to retire
Raised in Vancouver, she spent the past 15 years with district
BATTLE GROUND — Longtime Battle Ground Public Schools Superintendent Rochonne "Shonny" Bria, 65, announced her retirement at a special board meeting on Monday afternoon.
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