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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.

Final results for special election announced

After the April 23 special levy election in Battle Ground, the gap between the "yeas" and "nays" widened slightly as the final ballots were counted, according to the Clark County Elections Office.

Battle Ground school staff help second choking child in 16 days

For the second time in 16 days, a Battle Ground Public Schools teacher has used abdominal thrusts to save a choking student.

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Answers remain elusive one year after Tatyana Tupikova's death

Family, friends mourn Battle Ground woman who died in hit-and-run

It wasn't a quiet event remembering Tatyana Tupikova. Cars and big rigs rumbled by on Highway 503, past the memorial spot behind Battle Ground Cinema, some honking at the people holding signs Thursday to remember the 22-year-old who mysteriously died last May.

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.

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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.

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