New Mayor + Local Restaurants Recognized & Sporting Events

📰 News

City Council Appoints Ron Onslow Mayor, Jennifer Lindsay Mayor Pro Tem

• Ron Onslow was appointed as Ridgefield's Mayor at the City Council meeting on January 11th, with Jennifer Lindsay appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.

• Onslow, who has been on the City Council since 2007, previously served as Mayor from 2008-2018. He has been actively involved in advocating for community services and amenities, leading volunteer projects, and representing Ridgefield on various boards.

• Jennifer Lindsay, a council member since October 2018, was selected as Mayor Pro Tem. She has previously served as Mayor and has been involved in addressing issues such as school funding, affordable housing, and public safety. Onslow and Lindsay will serve in their respective roles for the 2024-2025 term.

Historic Restaurant Crowned Washington's 'Most Iconic' Diner

Although it’s not quite Ridgefield, it’s still cool to see a Vancouver restaurant be recognized outside our region.

• 24/7 Tempo updated its list of the "most iconic diner" in each state, considering charm, consistency, and delicious menu items. Joe Brown's Café in Vancouver, Washington, was crowned the most iconic diner in the state, operating since 1932 and known for its belly-busting breakfast platters.

• Joe Brown's Café is famous for dishes like the farmer's skillet, featuring grilled potatoes, peppers, onions, various meats, cheese, country gravy, and two eggs. The diner is recommended for its strawberry crêpe with whipped cream and French dip sandwich, located at 817 Main St. in Vancouver.

Locally owned BevRidge Public celebrates first anniversary

• BevRidge Public, located in Ridgefield, is celebrating its first anniversary in January, exceeding the initial expectations of owners Ashley and Charlie Gurrad.

• The restaurant originated from the Gurrads' 2019 plans to create a family-friendly establishment with a "quintessential Ridgefield" style, featuring an elevated menu of upscale bar food sourced locally.

• BevRidge Public's popular items include the BevRidge smash burger, Tuscan sausage pasta, and buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. The bar offers local craft beers, distilled spirits, and wines from Washington-based producers. The owners attribute the restaurant's success to hospitality and express excitement for its growth while planning to delegate more responsibilities to staff.

🗓️ Events

This weekend has limited activities. Feel free to email us if you feel we missed a local event.

🏅 Sporting Events & Updates

Friday, January 26th

🏀 Basketball - Girls

• Mark Morris Varsity at Ridgefield Varsity

• Location: 2630 S Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642

🤼 Wrestling

• Ridgefield JV at RA Long JV

• Location: 2903 Nichols Blvd, Longview, WA, 98632

🏀 Basketball - Boys

• Ridgefield JV at Mark Morris JV

• Ridgefield C at Mark Morris C

• Ridgefield Varsity at Mark Morris Varsity

• Location for all: 1602 Mark Morris Ct., Longview, WA, 98632

Saturday, January 27th

🏀 Basketball - Girls

• Ridgefield JV at Columbia River JV

• Ridgefield Varsity at Columbia River Varsity

• Location: 800 NW 99th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665

🏀 Basketball - Boys

• Columbia River JV at Ridgefield JV

• Columbia River C at Ridgefield C

• Columbia River Varsity at Ridgefield Varsity

• Location for all: 2630 S Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642

🤸 Gymnastics

• Location: 5313 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver, WA, 98662

🏀 Basketball - Girls

• Washougal JV at Ridgefield JV

• Washougal Varsity at Ridgefield Varsity

• Location for both: 2630 S Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642

🤼 Wrestling

• Wrestling Dual Columbia River/Woodland

• Location: 2630 S Hillhurst Road, Ridgefield, WA, 98642

🏀 Basketball - Boys

• Ridgefield C at Washougal C

• Ridgefield JV at Washougal JV

• Ridgefield Varsity at Washougal Varsity

• Location for all: 1201 39 St., Washougal, WA, 98671