Amy Wood, Nyssa, said her new role as the manager of the Malheur County Fairgrounds will hinge, at least in part, on building solid relationships with the community.
In the community
Nyssa student claims championship crown at the Malheur County Spelling Bee
More than 100 students from around the county competed in the eighth annual Malheur County Spelling Bee, Thursday, March 14, at Nyssa Elementary School. Nyssa seventh-grade student Alexis Camarillo was named the champion of the bee.
Magician bringing hot act to Four Rivers stage
A world-renowned master magician and escape artist made famous by appearances on hit television shows will perform at Four Rivers Cultural Center Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m.
Citizen action group aiming to form militias and grand juries convenes at Vale library
A Texas group that believes the U.S. was founded on Christian principles and that every county needs a grand jury and a “lawful militia” to hold elected officials accountable when they violate the U.S. Constitution met last week at the Vale library.
Vale volunteer firefighter seeks teams for big-time barbecue cook-off
Derek Engelmann wants to create a barbecue cook-off event at Wadleigh Park in Vale and he is looking for teams to participate in the May event.
Registration open for Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
Registration for the popular Owyhee Off-Road Challenge is open. The marathon event is set for Saturday, March 23 in Adrian.
Border Town Comic Con slated at Four Rivers Cultural Center
The annual and popular Border Town Comic Con is scheduled at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17.
Ontario historian to share story of a forgotten traveling family act
Gary Fugate, Ontario, will give a lecture at the Vale Senior Center March 14 about a once renowned acting family that performed in Malheur County and across the U.S.
Health career scholarships available to area students
Local students interested in a career in health care can apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships through the Foundation of Saint Alphonsus in Ontario before the April 5 deadline.
Coalition slates open house to brief community on proposed community food center
The Western Treasure Valley Food System Partnership wants the community to attend an open house at Four Rivers Cultural Center March 13 to learn about a plan to build a new community food center.