For the second year, Mal’s Diner owner Malinda Castleberry will host a Spring Fling next to the eatery on North Court Street in Vale.
In the community
Local fundraiser for vets expanded to include police in honor of Nyssa cop killed on duty
A local program providing therapy to military veterans is being expanded to serve police in honor of Joseph āJJā Johnson, the Nyssa police reserve officer killed on duty in April.
Grads chosen for induction to Vale High School Hall of Fame
Bob Butler, Gene Bates and Bobbi and Dennis Buttice have been chosen for induction into the Vale High School Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame.
Nyssa News: Schedule packed for seniors, Owyhee riders
Columnist Susan Barton has the details on activities at the Nyssa senior center and a “Back the Blue” playday slated by the Owyhee Riding Club.
Dinosaur growls and roars will echo through the Four Rivers Cultural Center
The Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit is now open at Four Rivers Cultural Center. The exhibit opened May 6 and will continue until September.
Project DOVE marks changing of the guard as new director takes over
Longtime Project DOVE Executive Director Terry Basford will step down officially from her post June 30. Meanwhile, Jessica Figueroa was selected to replace Basford.
Big time fun highlights the Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo
Jordan Valley’s big event, the Big Loop Rodeo, kicks off Friday, May 19. Along with the rodeo, there will be the Big Loop Rodeo Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20.
Safeguarding rangeland through a cooperative effort remain key goal for local extension agent
Oregon State University Extension Agent Sergio Arispe focuses on preserving rangeland from such natural disasters as fire by working with local stakeholders such as ranchers.
Nyssa News: Seniors ready to dance on Saturday, May 6
A dance at the senior center and a playday for young equestrians are on the calendar for Nyssa. Columnist Susan Barton has the details.
Kitamura named to Oregon State University Board
Grant Kitamura, the co-owner and general manager of the onion packing firm Baker & Murakami Produce Co., in Ontario was recently selected by Gov. Tina Kotek to the Oregon State University Board.