POLICE: Smoke shops raided for selling synthetic pot

By Stover E. Harger III /
The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

Following a six-month investigation, police raided two local smoke shops for allegedly selling “synthetic marijuana,” a lucrative …

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For now, Board OKs district reconfiguration

By Darryl Swan /
The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

The St. Helens School Board directed Superintendent Mark Davalos to proceed with an effort to reconfigure the district’s five schools as a …

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Democrats celebrate Bonamici’s 1st District victory Pamplin Media Group Tue, Jan 31, 2012 Updated Feb 1, 2012 Beaverton Democrat Suzanne Bonamici is headed to Congress after taking a commanding lead in the 1st Congressional District special election. About …

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Warning sign going in near Bennett Road

The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

The mother of a man who was killed following a collision with the tail end of a long-load pole truck as it turned from Highway 30 onto Bennett Road …

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Electric blanket causes house fire The South County Spotlight Wed, Feb 1, 2012 Investigators say a malfunctioning electric blanket was to blame for a Jan. 29 house fire in St. Helens that caused $15,000 in damage and killed a …

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Councilor sorry for comments about ‘Indians’

The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

Shannon Fitzgibbons, a city councilor in Columbia City, has apologized for miscategorizing Native American history in a city newsletter. In the …

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- Judge halts CHD asset transfers

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- St. Helens police consider tax levy to bolster budget

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- Goble land buy benefits wildlife

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- Vernonia school board member honored for education dedication

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- Residents to have artistic voice in new entrance sign

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- The disappearance of David Durham

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- Snow day comes and goes

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CHD plaintiffs hope for quick ruling on case’s merits

By Darryl Swan / The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

The plaintiff’s attorney in a lawsuit that challenges the validity of a plan for how the Columbia Health District’s assets are to be …

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Port green lights coal export projects By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight Wed, Feb 1, 2012 The Port of St. Helens green-lighted plans from two coal export companies to ship millions of tons of coal through the county during a packed public …

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Scappoose dog park makes it permanent

By Stover E. Harger III / The South County Spotlight
Wed, Feb 1, 2012

After a year of fundraising, the group behind Scappoose’s dog park has seen their plans to erect permanent fencing around the off-leash area …

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For winter adventure, Saddle Mountain delivers on all fronts By Darryl Swan / The South County Spotlight Wed, Feb 1, 2012 For winter outdoor enthusiasts, there are few exploits as exciting as an adventure into the Cascades. But with the allure the Cascades offer, also …

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- Local developers target land near Columbia City for growth

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- Weighing the pros and cons of coal

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- Sen. Wyden warns of floating debris threat

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- Solar helps city save $108,000 in energy costs

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