Vale is gearing up for the annual 4th of July Rodeo and Oregon Trail Days. The festivities kick off with the Grand Marshals Barbecue, honoring Tom and Linda McElroy, on Thursday, June 29.
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Local attorney joins Nyssa School Board
Dustin Martinsen, a local attorney, will fill the seat of Alesha Munk on the Nyssa School Board. The Nyssa board swore in Martinsen at its monthly meeting on Monday, June 12.
Mural restoration effort makes steady progress
The Vale Heritage Reflections Mural Society is close to finishing a restoration project for a mural dubbed “Sagebrush Annie” at East Washington Street East. A mural at the Vale Emma Humphrey Library is scheduled to be renovated this fall.
Public Notices from the Enterprise, week of June 21, 2023
Public Notices from the Malheur Enterprise, week of June 21, 2023
Ontario Pride event offers speaker, drag and talent show
Ontario is gearing up to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Saturday, June 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at Lions Park in Ontario, at 790 S.W. 3rd Ave.
Local health official worried as local chlamydia cases climb above U.S. average
Sarah Poe, Malheur County Health Department director said the rate of chlamydia locally is alarming and urges those most at risk to get tested.
Harper School fire probe focuses on flaming Gator
A fire marshal’s investigation of the Harper School maintenance shop fire homes in on lithium batteries and a Gator, but the exact cause remains unknown.
State relief turns up short, leaving rail project still needing millions to finish
State legislators aren’t providing as much help as expected to rescue the Treasure Valley Reload Center, putting local officials in the hunt for another $5.5 million to finish the stalled project. The project has been over budget for months and already has had two previous bailouts from the state and[Read More…]
Wetter spring may delay fire season this summer
This year’s wildfire season may have a slower start than usual in Malheur County because of a wet spring and cooler temperatures, but might resume normal or above normal fire activity by the end of July, experts say.
Nyssa News: Rodeo was tons of fun
The Nyssa Nite Rodeo was a big success. Columnist Susan Barton thanks the organizers for this year’s festivities and presents a photo of the 2023 and 2024 rodeo queens.