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Two “pickers” at Ridgefield’s Birdfest and Bluegrass play at Ridgefield Craft Brewing during the event Oct. 7.
Ridgefield October jam a testament to community
Though downtown Ridgefield often hosts some sort of activity throughout the year, one event brings more melodic notes to the community aesthetic. On Oct. 7, Ridgefield’s Birdfest and … more
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Birds migrating in droves across Clark County skies
Dusky Canada geese migrated through Clark County recently. BirdCast estimated 531,700 birds flew across Clark County skies from 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 until 7:10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. … more
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill was built in 1876 and is still maintained today by volunteers from The Friends of the Cedar Creek Grist Mill non-profit organization.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill celebrating fall with annual Apple Cider Pressing
Residents are invited to enjoy fall and celebrate a big part of the area’s history at the annual Cedar Creek Grist Mill Apple Cider Pressing. The event is the last of the season hosted by … more
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Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Chief John Nohr, left, and Clark County Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson take part in a joint-district meeting at CCFR’s Dollar’s Corner station Oct. 4.
Fire districts meet to talk challenges, future cooperation
Though legally distinct, the challenges faced by Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) and Clark County Fire District 3 (FD3) often follow similar threads. The districts met to discuss a number of … more
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Pomeroy Farm’s Pumpkin Lane hayride takes visitors through a mile-long loop to see 35 scenes with a total of 90 “pumpkin people.”
Pomeroy Farm’s Pumpkin Lane provides family fun before Halloween
Visitors to Pomeroy Farm’s Pumpkin Lane can experience history, fall vibes and family fun with a hayride and more. The hayride takes visitors down Pumpkin Lane where Pomeroy Farm set up 35 … more
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Battle Ground’s Jacob Champine holds the ball for sophomore kicker Bryland Fick as Fick was 3 for 3 on field goals with kicks from 35 yards, 41 yards and 27 yards as the Tigers shut out Lakes High School of Lakewood 23-0 on Friday, Oct. 6.
Battle Ground Tigers football remains undefeated heading into league play
Battle Ground football beat Lakes High School of Lakewood 23-0 on Friday, Oct. 6 in a defensive performance enroute to being 6-0 on the season. Last season, the Lancers routed the Tigers 52-7. … more
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Prairie’s Aja Norris hits the ball during the Falcons’ 13-3 slowpitch softball victory over Fort Vancouver High School on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Prairie Falcons slowpitch softball team sees success in 2023 season
Cade Barker cade@thereflector.com After not having enough players in 2022 to organize a slowpitch softball schedule, the 2023 Prairie Falcons roster has a record of 4-2 after a 13-3 win … more
Ridgefield’s Ella Rorabaugh makes a corner kick in the last moments of the 1-0 loss against Columbia River High School on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
Ridgefield girls soccer falls to reigning 2A state champs
The Ridgefield girls soccer team traveled to Columbia River High School to play a match with 2A Greater St. Helens League title implications, last week. The reigning 2A state champions from Columbia … more
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First responders stand with cardiac arrest survivor Brad Ruff and wife Gretchen Ruff, center. From left to right, Dr. Jason Hanley, MD — PeaceHealth, Fire District 3 firefighter Tim Axelson; Kaden Shropshire — American Medical Response; American Medical Response paramedic Tanner Elliott; Fire District 3 Capt. Josh Hall; Fire District 3 firefighter/paramedic Jerik Traffie; Brad Ruff; Gretchen Ruff; Fire District 3 intern Trey Bowman; Battle Ground Police officers Max Everett and Jeff Cabanting-Rafael; and Fire District 3 firefighter Kirk Meller.
Battle Ground cardiac arrest survivor and first responders gather for positive closure
Around 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 25, Battle Ground resident Brad Ruff’s heart stopped. Because of the quick efforts of his wife and first responders, a month later Ruff got to thank everyone who saved … more
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CASEE Center founder Mark Watrin, right, listens as current students give a tour of the westside’s arboretum during a 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 30.
CASEE Center celebrates 30th anniversary
A special educational opportunity is open to students in the Battle Ground Public Schools district, as the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE Center) has served … more
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Over 60 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds are available at The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm. The Patch includes two corn mazes, a U-pick pumpkin field and more from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.
The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm and Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offer activities this month
Looking for Halloween and fall-themed activities? The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm and the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad are offering different opportunities this month. The Patch at Whalen Oaks Farm … more
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It took a village of Hockinson Hawks to stop Woodland’s Elijah Andersen in the run game as he rushed for 181 yards in the Beavers’ 40-21 win on Friday, Sept. 29.
Woodland Beavers win big at home over the Hawks
Cade Barker cade@thereflector.com In a wide open 2A Greater St. Helens League, the Beavers find themselves with momentum on their side after a 40-21 win over the Hockinson Hawks on Friday, … more
La Center’s Whitney Martell spikes the ball for a big point in La Center’s 3-0 victory over the Columbia-White Salmon Bruins on Thursday, Sept. 28.
La Center High School volleyball finds themselves in WIAA 1A top 10
The La Center High School volleyball team won Thursday, Sept. 28 in three straight sets over Columbia-White Salmon High School, adding to the season’s 30-1 total of sets won. Earlier last … more
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Ridgefield junior Davis Sullivan, wearing No. 782, leads the pack on his way to a cross country victory at Hockinson Meadows Community Park in a meet between Ridgefield, Woodland and Hockinson high schools on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Ridgefield High School juniors lead Spudders cross country team
A pair of juniors are leading Ridgefield’s growing cross country team after both making the switch from soccer as their previous sport. The Spudders cross country team consists of 52 … more
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Pleasant Valley School Principal Craig Pearson stands with wood-carving twins Patrick and Mike Bryson with their piece, Buddy the Beaver.
Pleasant Valley School’s spirit lives on through wood carving
Pleasant Valley School’s campus sees community identity live on through a wood carving of the school mascot, Buddy the Beaver. When the campus opened in 1976, two red oak trees stood in … more
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Ridgefield’s Cly Stephens dives across the goal line for a third quarter touchdown in their 28-24 loss to Hudson’s Bay High School on Friday, Sept. 22.
Ridgefield can’t stop the run game, falls to Hudson’s Bay
Ridgefield High School was unable to stop the run game from the Hudson’s Bay High School in a 28-24 loss on home turf on Friday, Sept. 22. The Ridgefield Spudders went into the locker … more
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Prairie High School girls soccer senior captain Maddie Thorsen looks downfield with the ball during the Falcons’ 9-2 victory over Heritage High School on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Prairie girls soccer wins big against Heritage 9-2
The Prairie High School girls soccer team claimed a commanding win on home turf against league opponent Heritage High School with a 9-2 score on Thursday, Sept. 21. The Falcons were slated to … more
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A weekend in 1903 sprouted this barn
Dairy farmers spent just a weekend building this towering barn in Clark County’s Highland area in 1903. The barn belonged to the Christensen family. Current property owner Larry Schlect adores … more
Hunters take to the field on Saturday, Sept. 16 in hopes of shooting the limit of two pheasants during the youth pheasant hunt at the Shillapoo Wildlife Area near Vancouver Lake.
Morning pheasant hunt leaves memories at Vancouver Lake
Over the weekend of Sept. 16 and Sept. 17, youth from around Clark County took advantage of the opportunity to hunt for pheasants in the Shillapoo Wildlife Area near Vancouver Lake. The early … more
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Battle Ground’s Jordan Young, No. 20, goes to block a Prairie defender while Ethan Adams throws a ball down field that would be caught for a first down during the Tigers’ 42-7 win over district rival Prairie High School.
Tigers rout rival Prairie, 42-7
The Battle Ground Tigers made a statement in their 42-7 victory over the Prairie Falcons on Friday, Sept. 15. It’s not often that a high school football game starts with a flyover, but the … more
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