Newly elected state reporter Sundee Speelmon, second from right, joins with the other newly elected state FFA officers. (Submitted photo) ADRIAN – After being accepted to her self-described “dream college,” Adrian senior Sundee Speelmon is taking a detour. Speelmon is delaying college for a year after being elected state reporter[Read More…]
In the community
Malheur County health chief leaving for Peace Corps post in Ecuador
Malheur County Health Director Angie Gerrard departs next month for Ecuador as a Peace Corps volunteer. (Submitted photo) ONTARIO – Angie Gerrard, Malheur County Health Department director, must like Malheur County. She has remained in this area longer than any other in her life. All that is about to end. “I[Read More…]
Public session in Ontario to tell about foster parent need, how to volunteer
Foster parent and Vale resident Janeille Bennett reads to a child in foster care. A public session at Four Rivers Cultural Center April 12 will offer information for those interested in becoming a local foster parent. (The Enterprise/Les Zaitz). ONTARIO – With foster children being housed in motels due to[Read More…]
Chili feed at Cairo Elementary School on Thursday night
CHILI FEED: Cairo Elementary School and the Cairo PTO invite the community to the Cairo Chili Feed Thursday at the school. Tickets for the dinner are $5, or free for children under 5. The dinner includes chili, salad, drink and dessert, as well as a silent auction. Proceeds support school[Read More…]
Vale’s volunteer of year is the chief cook for youth
After spending years in the kitchen feeding youth in Vale, Debbie Mohammed is looking to slow down a little and enjoy retirement soon. (Submitted photo) VALE – For the last eight years, Vale children have enjoyed summers swimming at the local pool, riding bikes and playing baseball. They also have[Read More…]
Vale sushi spot closing
VALE – The last day to order a California sushi roll at Ogawa’s in Vale will be Friday. After serving patrons from a food trailer in the parking lot of Perk Beverage Company for the last six months, owner Tom Houston said continuing the operation is not financially viable. “I[Read More…]
Easter Bunny on the loose in Malheur County – egg hunts ahead
The Easter Bunny will scatter eggs across the county Saturday. (The Enterprise/File) Kids have plenty of options this weekend to find Easter eggs. The Vale Lions Club and Vale Chamber of Commerce will hold the community’s annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Wadleigh Park in Vale. The hunt starts[Read More…]
Adrian’s Owyhee Challenge draws more than 300 runners
Runners in the 5K race take off from downtown Adrian. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ADRIAN – The hopes for a new track in Adrian were quite a few dollars closer after Saturday’s running of the fourth Owyhee Off-Road Challenge. With more than 300 runners leaving downtown Adrian to wind through[Read More…]
Malheur Enterprise web site design a ‘labor of love’ for Oregon native
A year’s worth of work went into creating and presenting the new website for the Malheur Enterprise. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – Andy Rossback believes local journalism is important. That’s one of the main reasons the Coos Bay native stepped up to help create the Malheur Enterprise’s new website that went[Read More…]
Four Rivers Cultural Center to host renowned singer, composer
ONTARIO – If local residents are looking for a night of great music, then Four Rivers Cultural Center is the place to be Saturday. Hiryoa Tsukamoto, composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter, Hiroya Tsukamoto will appear in concert at 7 p.m. Tsukamoto will furnish a first-class performance, said Matt Stringer, cultural center[Read More…]