100 years ago

Bennie Wood won first prize at the third annual school and community agricultural fair. Held at Ridgefield’s high school gymnasium, the event brought together six school districts: Ridgefield, Enterprise, West Pioneer, Pioneer, Baker and Lambert. The fair featured exhibits, and was a “success,” according to Superintendent Lewis R. Williams.

75 years ago

On Oct. 18, 1950, Battle Ground residents were informed they “must make contributions toward the cost of street lighting or face the prospect of a dark town.” The Battle Ground Commercial Club, sponsors of street lighting, sent cards to residents saying funds must be on hand by the first of November to pay next year’s energy costs. If the funds were not received, the lights would be turned off and alternative methods for li

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