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In the community
State agency adds 12 jobs to Ontario office
Fourteen years ago The Department of Human Services employed 30 people in Ontario. As the agency looks to 12 new jobs at its Ontario office, the state district employs over 200 people.
Vale ready to ring in the new year with spectacular fireworks display
The annual Vale New Year’s Eve fireworks event will kick off at 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve and last about 20 to 25 minutes.
Ontario man pursues vote to give rural areas more members in Oregon House
ONTARIO – Antonio Sunseri believes in democracy.And he has an ambitious blueprint to ensure democracy continues to thrive and succeed in eastern Oregon.Sunseri plans to craft a ballot initiative designed to expand the Oregon House by 240 seats. If passed by voters the measure would divide Oregon House District 60[Read More…]
Ontario chamber to honor Man and Woman of the Year
Retired fire chief Terry Leighton and activist Maria Romero-Arambula will be honored as Man and Woman of the Year at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet at Four Rivers Cultural Center, Friday, Jan. 13. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40.
Longtime director of community nonprofit sets her sights on retirement
Barb Higinbotham never sought a spotlight on her work but her contribution to the county in terms of homeless assistance and the creation of more housing will leave a lasting legacy.
Local police hone skills during active shooter training session at Ontario High School
More than 20 area police officers participated in an active shooter training session at Ontario High School Tuesday, Dec. 20. The training stint is designed to police prepare to act fast in case of a crisis.
New hoop tournament draws strong crowd, 10 teams to Adrian
Adrian HIgh School hosted a new Eastern Oregon Alumni Tournament, drawing 10 basketball teams on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The boys and girls titles went to Jordan Valley.
City gets $20,000 donation to fund major upgrade to Cottonwood Park
Akiko Rucker donated a hefty sum to Vale so the city can finish a picnic pavilion at Cottonwood Park.
Obituaries: Week of Dec. 26, 2022: Susan Kessler Chandler, Norma Jean Perdue, Margerie Shoemaker
Obituaries from the Malheur Enterprise the week of Dec. 26, 2022: Margerie Evelyn Shoemaker, Susan Louise (Kessler) Chandler, Norma Jean Barton Perdue.