Vale apartment complex getting major upgrades, improving energy efficiency
A $1.2 million upgrade to the Malheur Village apartments in Vale began in the fall and is expected to be complete by mid-summer.
By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Pat Caldwell is a reporter for the Malheur Enterprise and a veteran Oregon journalist.
School officials seek Malheur County law to curb high student absenteeism
Area school officials met with the Malheur County Court last month to seek input on a proposed county ordinance to cut down on chronically absent students.
Vale officials seek cash from county to help finish lift station project
Vale Mayor Tom Vialpando and city manager Todd Fuller went before the Malheur County Court earlier this month to seek funds to help cover the expenses of a lift station project. The court made no decision on the matter.
Locals receive training on how to be a good witness at Neighborhood Watch session
Members of the Ontario Police Department offered tips on observation and how to avoid scams at the meeting Jan. 8.
Grant funds propel Vale library upgrade
Grant funds furnished nearly $7,000 in upgrades to the Vale Emma Humphrey Library recently. Improvements include opening up more space for books and computers.
Community is the key for Maria Romero-Arambula, Ontario’s Woman of the Year
Maria Romero-Armbula was nominated and selected as the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year recently. She was honored at the annual chamber banquet Jan. 13.
Rail project may have to ‘slow up’ until more money found, project manager says
Onion shippers need to meet soon to commit to using the Treasure Valley Reload Center, the project board learned at a recent meeting. Construction on the Nyssa project is stalled, however, as managers iron out financing to finish the center in time for fall shipping.
Out with old and in with the new, Ontario City Council marks transfer of power
A new mayor and three Ontario city counselors were officially sworn in for service Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Ontario City Hall.
Montgomery Farms keeps the focus on community service
For more than five decades local farm family stayed dedicated to community service, personified by the corn maze they open every autumn. The farm family was recently selected by the Ontario area Chamber of Commerce as the Agriculturist of the Year.
Nampa couple sets their sights on local service with new Vale bakery and boutique
Greg and Laurie Kiester recently opened up the Crazy Chick Bakery and Boutique in Vale. The Nampa couple said business, so far, is good.