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Man admits killing missing Hillsboro woman, leaving body near Henry Hagg Lake, court records say
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October 16, 2012, 11:02PM
Eloy Vasquez-Santiago, 29, told two Hillsboro detectives that he struck and then stabbed 55-year-old Maria Bolanos-Rivera, killing her, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant filed in Washington County Circuit Court. Investigators, police said, have not found her body. Full story »
Pacific University play aims to raise questions about history, cultural identity
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October 16, 2012, 8:30PM
This week, a cast of current and recent Pacific University students will introduce audiences to a host of characters who built the town and university in an original play that explores the area’s c8ultural past and present. Full story »
Banks Christian Academy to host Harvest Carnival fundraiser
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October 16, 2012, 5:15PM
The annual event on Oct. 26 raises money to defray the cost of tuition at the private school, which serves students in grades K-9. Full story »
Mayor's Dinner on Saturday to help fund Forest Grove Senior & Community Center programs
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October 16, 2012, 4:03PM
The community center's biggest annual fundraiser opens with a silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing. Full story »
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Celebration will open new Virginia Garcia Cornelius Wellness Center
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October 16, 2012, 4:01PM
The grand opening ceremony will feature a ribbon cutting, health fair, tours and a mariachi band. The wellness center is part of Virginia Garcia's new integrated healthcare method that promotes healthy living and emphasizes preventative care. Full story »
Three years in, Adelante Mujeres' La Esperanza Farm continues to thrive
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October 16, 2012, 3:51PM
The farm's third annual harvest celebration was rained out, but organizers of the nonprofit meant to foster agricultural entrepreneurship among area Latinos say they see sunny skies ahead as the program matures. Full story »
Forest Grove city council race draws 5 candidates for 3 seats
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October 16, 2012, 3:50PM
Incumbents Victoria Lowe and Elena Uhing seek re-election; their challengers are all civic veterans: Richard Kidd is a former Forest Grove mayor, Victoria Johnson and Aldie Howard both have served previously on the council. Full story »
Reader poll: Which issues most affect your Forest Grove City Council choices?
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October 16, 2012, 2:48PM
Here's your chance to sound off. Which issues rank highest on your priority list as you prepare to fill out a ballot? Full story »
Pacific football: Building a program from scratch
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October 16, 2012, 2:36PM
Pacific shows flashes of success in its restored team's third season. Full story »
Forest Grove police log: Oct. 7-13
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October 16, 2012, 2:22PM
See the calls for service that officers responded to during the past week in a call log provided by the Forest Grove Police Department. Full story »
Prep football: Vikings seek second straight win
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October 16, 2012, 2:17PM
Forest Grove faces a Hillsboro squad that scored 37 points against No. 4 Tigard. Full story »
Family of Kalin Rose Morris, Forest Grove woman killed in crash, invites public to memorial service
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October 16, 2012, 1:38PM
The family of Kalin Rose Morris, 20, said the ceremony -- to be held Saturday -- will celebrate the young woman's life. Morris, whose family described her as compassionate, generous, loving and well-rounded, was killed Oct. 6 in an Aloha crash. Full story »
High school football honor roll: Top performances from Week 7
By / Forest Grove, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
October 16, 2012, 11:00AM
A look at some of the difference-makers from the seventh week of high school football Full story »
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