Ontario voters speak ‘loud and clear’ in mayoral race

Two former Ontario elected leaders say a string of controversies trailed Mayor Riley Hill and probably played a role in his defeat during the Nov. 8 election.
Two former Ontario elected leaders say a string of controversies trailed Mayor Riley Hill and probably played a role in his defeat during the Nov. 8 election.
The high school football season came to an end Saturday as Vale and Adrian lost their games. Adrian fell to Lost River and the Vikings lost to Kennedy.
Shoppers can get a jump on Christmas Nov. 18 in downtown Vale when Moonlight Madness kicks off. The event will offer deals from more than 20 vendors and businesses.
The popular Fill Your Sleigh Holiday Bazaar will kick off Friday, Nov. 11 and run through Saturday Nov. 12 at Four Rivers Cultural Center.
The Tigers scored late in the game and then held back North Marion to post a 1-0 prep soccer win Tuesday, Nov. 8. They play for the state title in Hillsboro on Saturday, Nov. 12.
A special meeting set Nov. 14 at the Vale Senior Citizen Center will seek to gather input on the future of Vale's murals.
Newly-elected Ontario Mayor Debbie Folden said she is ready to roll up her sleeves and get busy after the Nov. 8 election.
Clint Benson was officially selected as the new Ontario Fire $ Rescue chief last week. Benson takes over from longtime chief Terry Leighton, who will retire.
The Vikings crawled all over visiting Siuslaw Saturday, Nov. 5, in a first-round Class 3A state football playoff game.
The Vale Vikings claimed the Eastern Oregon League championship last week and will take on Siuslaw Saturday afternoon.