Jan
02
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!
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Forest Grove
Dec
31
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.
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Dec
27
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.
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Dec
27
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.
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Dec
26
Exterior fire at Bi-Mart extinguished by Forest Grove Fire & Rescue
A fire at the Forest Grove Bi-Mart Thursday night was contained to the exterior of the building, Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said.
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Dec
19
Fern Hill Road is closed due to flooding
For the first time this season, the gates at Fern Hill Road are up, blocking access to a popular route for Forest Grove commuters trying to get to the east side of the county.
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Dec
12
History in the Grove: December 11, 1924
What did Forest Grove firefighters do to raise funds for firefighting in 1924? They danced. This and more in the news of a century ago in Forest Grove.
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