Vale officials confirmed recently the Oregon Trail Mushroom plant, which closed in 2007, is up for sale. A sale would end years of uncertainty regarding the plant.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Local homeless ponder possibility that Ontario meal service could close
Five homeless individuals discussed the possibility Origin’s New Hope Kitchen could close down in the future. Without it, they said, many would go hungry.
Governor names trio of local residents to fill state board and commission slots
Gustavo Morales, Kristy Rodriguez and Corey Crismon were all nominated by Gov. Tina Kotek to important positions on housing, long-term care and Hispanic affairs boards and commissions.
Vale Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled to consider new triplex housing project
Dave Roberts of Vale and Ryan Vandecoevering of Garibaldi want to build six triplexes on an empty lot between Barkley Drive and Elm Street. The Vale Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the plan Monday, Oct. 9.
Vale overcomes slow start to beat Burns, 14-6, in prep football action
The Vale High School varsity football team improved to 5-0 with a 14-6 victory over Burns in Eastern Oregon League action Friday, Sept. 29.
Ontario homeless food kitchen in danger of closing gets two-week reprieve
A food kitchen operated by Origins Faith Community Church was in danger of closing its doors but a last-minute move by a regional church will keep the doors open at the facility for two more weeks.
Rail reload board seeks new members to fill vacant slots
The Malheur County Development Corp., is now accepting letters of interest regarding two open positions on its board.
Ontario council inks deal to buy Moore Park
The Ontario City Council approved the purchase of Moore Park in downtown Ontario at is Sept. 12 meeting.
Hot dogs, prizes and fun are on the docket for the library mural celebration
The Vale Heritage Reflections Mural Society will host a celebration, Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Emma Humphrey Library to dedicate the new mural on the outside of the building.
Officials, residents gather at Four Rivers Cultural Center to dedicate Gold Star Memorial
A ceremony Sunday, Sept. 24, at Four Rivers Cultural Center marked the dedication of a Gold Star Memorial, honoring the nation’s fallen during wartime.