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BG Soldier Killed in ’08 but Lives On In Vampire Book (Radio)

By Joshua Monen In episode number six of the BG Buzz Online Radio Show I interview Kolina Topel. She’s an author who recently published a book titled, Behind Shields: The Shields Legacy. (Volume 1). The book is loosely based on, and dedicated, to a dear friend of Topel’s, Andrew Shields (BGHS Class of 2007), who was [...]

On May 5 the First 100 Visitors to the BG Outdoor Market Get Free Stuff

Press Release Provided by Jennifer Riddle Battle Ground Village’s Outdoor Market is celebrating their opening day on Saturday, May 5th. The Village’s Outdoor Market draws residents and tourists alike with its fresh local produce, beautiful arts & crafts, and family-fun entertainment. “The Market has a festival atmosphere, where there is something for everyone,” says Jennifer [...]

Local “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive on May 5

By Gregg Herrington Communications Director for Battle Ground School District Saturday, May 5, Battle Ground-area residents will have a convenient way of helping north county’s needy families. “Stuff the Bus” food drives are set for the Fred Meyer and Albertson’s parking lots from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Battle Ground Public School Employees union [...]

2nd and 3rd Grade BG Students Learn about Local Government

Press Release Provide by Bonnie Gilberti Students from Daybreak Primary School in Battle Ground are learning about city government through a partnership with the City of Battle Ground named “City for a Day”. Students in Mrs. Sibley’s second and third-grade class gained firsthand knowledge of the City’s council-manager form of government by recreating their own city [...]

10 Fun Things to Do in Battle Ground Over Spring Break (Radio)

In this session of the BG Buzz Online Radio Show I highlight 10 fun things to do in Battle Ground over spring break (or anytime really!). I also explain why it’s been 4 weeks since I recorded my last radio show (It has to do with the photo below). And at the end of the [...]

The Truth about the Housing Market in Battle Ground — and chances are it’s not what you think!

By Jaysiah Ferguson Thursday March 8, 2012 Is the housing market really that bad? I’m use to the sympathetic tones I hear when I tell someone, “I’m a Realtor.” “Oh , you’re in real estate? How’s it going?” [spoken in the so sorry-for-you tone] Well, if you’re buying and selling in Battle Ground, which [...]

Interview with Mary Jadwisiak on Suicide Prevention (Radio)

By Joshua Monen In this episode of the Battle Ground Buzz Online Radio Show I interview Mary Jadwisiak, a suicide prevention trainer in Battle Ground. If you get my weekly newsletter you know I talked about the recent suicides in our community and was wrestling with the idea of even covering these tragedies on the [...]

Resource Fair Open to Battle Ground Area Families

By Gregg Herrington Communications Director for Battle Ground School District Friday, March 2, 2012 An array of free services for Battle Ground School District families and children will be offered at the school district’s first “Family Resource Fair,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Battle Ground High School. The numerous agencies and [...]

Councilman Cortes Discusses Big Box Retailers Coming to BG and Light Rail Issues (Radio)

By Joshua Monen In the third episode of the BG Buzz Online Radio Show I interview Battle Ground City Councilmember Adrian Cortes. Adrian was elected in November 2011 as councilman for the City of Battle Ground position #3. He has grown up in the Battle Ground area since he was 6 years old, is married [...]

Interview with Local Singer and Songwriter Amber Sweeney (Radio)

By Joshua Monen In the second episode of the Battle Ground Buzz Online Radio Show I interview singer/songwriter Amber Sweeney. Amber has been in numerous bands throughout her life including Battle Ground’s resident rock band Enation (as the original bass player). She is currently a part of a duo known as Everly. Everly has had [...]

The Battle Ground Buzz Online Radio Show is Here! (Radio)

By Joshua Monen It’s finally here! If you’ve been following the Buzz for the last couple months you may recall that back in November I announced I’d be launching the Battle Ground Buzz Online Radio Show sometime in January 2012. And I’m happy to announce that I just finished recording the first episode! You [...]

Battle Ground Chef Shares Southwestern Mac and Cheese Recipe

By Mike Horn Executive Chef/Co-owner of The Coachmen Do you find comfort in food? It wouldn’t be a bad thing. In fact, most of the world population finds that comfort often comes on a plate. Is it nostalgia or perhaps sentimental reasons? Whatever the cause is, comfort foods lead us to gorge upon their delectable flavors [...]

BG City Council Welcomes New Members and New Mayor

Press Release provided courtesy of the City of Battle Ground Wednesday, January 4, 2011 Three new Battle Ground Councilmembers, Shane A. Bowman, Adrian E. Cortes and Philip Johnson were sworn in and took their seats at the dais at last night’s City Council meeting. Also at the meeting, Council elected Lisa Walters to serve [...]

End of Year Update and FREE Resource to Download

By Joshua Monen Thursday, December 29, 2011 Hi everyone. I just wanted to give you an update in case you’re wondering why nothing new has been posted since Friday, Dec 23. Here’s the update: I decided to give myself a week off before the New Year (isn’t my boss nice?). For the last several [...]

All Signs Point to Lisa Walters as Next Mayor of Battle Ground

By Joshua Monen Thursday, December 22, 2011 The Battle Ground City Council will select a new mayor on Jan. 3. Mayor Mike Ciraulo announced he will not be seeking re-election in 2012 and posted the following comment on Facebook: “To everything there is a season. Tonight marked my final City Council meeting as the [...]