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A Monrovia man was arrested in connection with the recent murder of Arcadia High School student Matt Van Wickle. The suspect, a parolee, was spotted driving Van Wickle's car.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2005
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Murder
Van Wickle, Matt
Item ID
1998AN
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The murder of Matt Van Wickle on March 24 may have been drug related.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2007
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 16, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Murder
Van Wickle, Matt
Item ID
2000AN
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Owen Van Buskirk is retiring after 23 years with the Arcadia School District. Biographical notes included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2959
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 5, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Van Buskirk, Owen
Item ID
2886AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School student Matt Van Wickle was found murdered in West Covina. He was last seen at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2004
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 2, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Murder
Van Wickle, Matt
Item ID
1997AN
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Jerry Van Wormer is retiring after 30 years with the post office. He reminisces about people and events at the post office over the years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2280
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Postal Service - Van Wormer, Jerry
Item ID
2249AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society should open before the end of this year. The museum's collection is being moved and cataloged. A walkway, featuring tiles costing $100 each, still needs to be constructed from the parking lot to the museum entrance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1713
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1712AN
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The work of Arcadia artist Janina Nijinska is on display at the library. Article includes biographical notes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper531
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia artists - Nijinska, Janina
Item ID
531AN
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According to West Covina Police Lt. David Shively, Arcadia High School student Matt Van Wickle was murdered during an argument he had with a man he met at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2006
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 13, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Murder
Van Wickle, Matt
Item ID
1999AN
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Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2480
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2425AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved a zone change for the 19 acre Anoakia property allowing development of 29 to 32 homes on 20,00 square feet lots.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper431
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Anoakia
Item ID
431AN
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The architectural firm of Sevar and Associates and Dave Szany and Associates have relocated their offices in the restored and remodeled Southern Counties Gas Building. The building, constructed in 1926, is one of the original buildings on First Avenue. It was the home of the Gas Company for 33 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1705
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 14, 1982
Pages
p. A-2 photo
Subjects
Historic houses
Southern Counties Gas Building
Item ID
1704AN
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Following a 2-year study period and moratorium on adult book stores, the Arcadia Planning Commission accepted a text amendment which zones such business to a narrow slip of land in a bit of industrial area in southeast Arcadia known as Chicago Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1204
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 1, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1203AN
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The new Senior Citizens' Center, scheduled for completion by December, will now cost more than $4 million. The original budget was for $2.58 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3265
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 9, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens Center
Item ID
3169AN
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Results of a recount of ballots cast in the recent Arcadia City Council election confirmed the original vote. Johanna A.M. Hofer, a candidate in the election, ordered the recount.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1128
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1988
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 20, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1988
Item ID
1127AN
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In a pre-dawn raid at Santa Anita Park race track, immigration and border patrol agents arrested 173 illegal aliens from 8 countries. As many as 600 other illegals believed to be working at Santa Anita Park escaped arrest by moving to Hollywood Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2483
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1985
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1985
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2428AN
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A moratorium on new liquor store construction has been extended. The original moratorium would have run out before the August 2 date set for a public hearing before City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper344
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Alcohol - Law and Legislation
Item ID
344AN
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Arcadia police arrested a 15-year-old boy for storing a .32 caliber semi-automatic pistol in his locker.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2741
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Criminal Behavior
Item ID
2675AN
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Little progress seen in talks with teachers. Neither the district nor the teachers, who are represented by the ATA, have moved from their original salary positions. District is offering 1% increase; the teachers are asking 8% plus 2% in fringe benefits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2822
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2752AN
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Walter R. Hoefflin Jr. wing dedicated at Arcadia Methodist. Hoefflin was Methodist's administrator for 32 years, retiring March of 1981.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1780
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1779AN
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It is a misdemeanor to run an adult entertainment establishment in Arcadia, according to an ordinance passed by the City Council, Tuesday night. The ordinance, tailored after a similar statute in Long Beach, states that adult entertainment businesses pose "an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2265
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 18, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Pornography
Item ID
2235AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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