November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Bruticus is a super-sweet Chow Chow mix who came to the shelter as a stray. He already knows sit and is eager to learn more. But that may depend on what treat you're offering. Because he is older, Bruticus would do best in a quiet home with children older than… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Neighbors who want to convert a narrow strip of land into a miles-long walking path are looking to a longtime proponent of the project for inspiration. Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Community
Washougal -- Nearly 75 students from Hathaway Elementary School visited Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal in early November. Students were from the classrooms of Christie Cox and Alexis McKee. Museum volunteers, organized by Lois Cobb, led the students through the museum and talked about the area's history. Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Battle Ground -- The school district is finding cost savings, and even a new parklike public space, in rubble and crushed concrete. The old Central School on Parkway Avenue, about a quarter-mile north of Main Street, was destroyed during a fire department training burn in January. The training burn saved… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- The Clark County Historical Society held its annual awards Nov. 15, honoring three county residents and two groups for dedication to local history and volunteerism. Jean Norwood, longtime community volunteer and former Vancouver city councilor (1960-67), won the Margaret Colf Hepola Heritage Award for contributing to historical… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Amboy -- The 25th-annual Community Celebration Honoring Veterans was Nov. 10 at the Mountain Valley Grange Hall in Amboy. The yearly celebration, co-hosted by the Mountain Valley Grangers and the North Clark Historical Museum, honors local veterans and their families for service. This year, 20 veterans were lauded. In addition,… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Bagley Downs -- A group of Clark College communication studies students helped recycle and refurbish computers that will eventually go to those in need. During two trips in November, four students -- Kelly Nigro of Woodland, Rosie Scoggins of Vancouver, Misty Smith of St. Helens, Ore., and Richard Thomas of… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Ridgefield -- More than 3,000 people attended the annual Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge BirdFest celebration. It was the 13th year for the festival, held Nov. 4 at the refuge. During the day, visitors took canoe tours, went on guided hikes, lent a hand pulling ivy and made baskets. In addition,… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Camas -- Remember the Davy Crockett? Folks at Liberty Middle School willt. That's because the anchor from the converted Navy Liberty Ship -- a cargo vessel -- was installed outside the school Nov. 9 amid much pomp and circumstance. The Davy Crockett was first launched in 1942 but eventually sold… Read story
November 27, 2012, 4:00pm Truckies
Esther Short -- Perennial Thanksgiving angel and downtown restaurateur Chuck Chronis, and his wife, Sandy, received the Vocational Service Award from the Rotary Club of Vancouver at an Oct. 31 luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay. The award recognizes community members whose outstanding commitment leaves a… Read story
