Tickets are available for a Bulldog blanket drawing, the library is getting crafty, and a dance is coming up on Saturday at the Nyssa Senior Center. Correspondent Susan Barton has the details.
In the community
History group features author of Japanese American tale rooted in Malheur County
Author Elaine Cockrell will speak at the Malheur Country Historical Society annual meeting. Her book, “A Shrug of the Shoulders,” tells of Japanese families in the internment camps of World War II.
Obituary: Nelora Elizabeth Jordan
Born on March 28, 1930, Nelora Elizabeth Jordan died Oct. 15, 2022.
State eyes ways to restart migrant ed enrollment in Nyssa
Department of Education officials say restarting Nyssa’s migrant education program is a matter of urgency, as the investigation into improper enrollments continues.
Local towns will get big funding boost under homeless plan crafted by Oregon mayors
The plan, designed by the Oregon Mayors Association, will earmark at least $50,000 to each city in the county to help solve the homeless challenge.
OBITUARY: Robert D. Maag
Robert D. Maag, 78, died peacefully at his Jamieson home Oct. 27, 2022.
Four Rivers, Ontario advance in state soccer playoffs
Soccer teams from Four Rivers Community School and Ontario HIgh School are in the state playoffs. The Ontario boys host a match at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
Ghosts and goblins converge on Adrian for weekend Halloween events
The Adrian School District Parent Teacher Organization and the Adrian 2040 program sponsored Halloween events in town, Saturday, Oct. 29.
Owyhee Grocery changes hands, stays in the family
The new owner of Owyhee Grocery is a familiar face – The business has been in Tyler Simpson’s family for 40 years, and he’s thrilled to carry on the community tradition.
Nyssa resident spearheads Neighborhood Watch effort
Catherine Davis wants to make Nyssa a safer place so she decided to try to develop a Neighborhood Watch program. The effort is still in its preliminary stages and Davis is looking to generate interest in the plan.