The Vale Vikings racked up another high-scoring game on Friday, Oct. 27, defeating Nyssa 59-0 in the traditional Black-and-Blue Bowl. Vale finishes the regular season 8-0.
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UPDATED: A muffled shot, tear gas mark end for man wanted for Ontario’s woman’s death
A nearly-two day search for a man wanted by police as a murder suspect ended Wednesday, Oct. 11, at about 7 p.m. in an Ontario neighborhood where the suspect died by suicide.
Homeless meal kitchen will close after state terminates grant for Origins Faith Community
Origins Faith Community Church will close its homeless food kitchen and cease its drug addiction outreach program after the state pulled grant funding for the organization.
As last contractor departs, unanswered questions remain regarding rail reload center
As the last contractor leaves the site of the Treasure Valley Reload Center, the attention of local officials is firmly fixed on the near future as they plan to seek financial help from the state Transportation Department.
State will not enforce deadlines on rail reload project, waiting for new plan
After the Oregon Department of Transportation issued project leaders of the Treasure Valley Reload Center a stern letter halting funding for the beleaguered project, a closer look reveals the state’s tough talk has no teeth in enforcing a deadline or other measures to protect the public’s $30 million investment.
State halts funding for Treasure Valley Reload Center, imposes conditions
BREAKING: The Oregon Department of Transportation is stopping funding for the troubled Treasure Valley Reload Center. The state in a letter set two key conditions to providing more construction money. The state says the viability of the stalled project is in doubt.
Leaders ponder future of Nyssa rail project as expected operator pulls out
Americold, a multinational company projected to operate the Treasure Valley Reload Center, announced recently it was backing out of a deal inked in 2021.
State bailout Nyssa rail center comes up short as officials consider going into debt
After finding out lawmakers decided not to provide as much help to finish the Nyssa rail center, county officials are scrambling to find $5.5 million to complete the project.
Permit glitches impede progress on rail reload project
Work on the project is stalled as the county works through the process to issue building permits for the rail reload project north of Nyssa. Officials continue to find errors and missing information in submissions for key permits.
Fallen officer remembered for his quick wit, caring nature and dedication to service
Colleagues and friends recall Joseph “JJ” Johnson as a man of warmth, good will and always willing to help others.