Malheur County seeks nearly $70,000 from Greg Smith, state representative and former county economic development director. The county says Smith owes the money to cover legal costs incurred over handling of public records.
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Ontario steamrolls Madras to claim 48-20 prep football victory
Ontario running back Ethan Hendrickson amassed 258 yards on the ground and scored five touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Madras 48-20 Saturday, Oct. 21.
Nyssa News: Choirs join up for Oct. 24 concert
Choirs and jazz bands from Nyssa and Ontario will perform Oct. 24 at Nyssa High School. Correspondent Susan Barton has the details in Nyssa News.
Findley cites ‘humiliating’ exposure of his complaint over skipping Senate sessions
A bipartisan committee of state senators rejected Sen. Lynn Findley’s complaint that he had been mistreated over his unexcused absences. Findley blasted the process as a “sham,” saying he had no rights.
Oregon suspends requirement for grads to meet proficiency in basic skills
The Oregon Board of Education voted Thursday to continue to suspend the requirement to prove basic skills, saying its been misapplied and is ineffective. The change drew sharp criticism from GOP legislators.
Nyssa students mull alliance against bullying
Students who have been the target of bullying and negative comments at Nyssa High School moved to start a student-run queer-straight student alliance club but have since backed off the idea out of fear of a negative backlash after the potential club was discussed in a board work session and reported on by the press.
Obituaries from the Enterprise, week of October 20, 2023: Melonie Dawn Aldred
Obituaries from the Enterprise, week of October 20, 2023: Melonie Dawn Aldred
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of October 20, 2023
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of October 20, 2023
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 20, 2023
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of October 20, 2023
Local school officials promote trades, but say homebuilding’s not a good fit
County leaders say that a construction class designed to curb the area’s housing shortage by allowing students to work alongside contractors and gain on-the-job experience like the one created by the La Grande School District would not fit in Malheur County. However, program’s such as Ontario and Vale’s automotive respective welding and automotive programs are better fits for Malheur County, according to education officials.