Lonnie Hibbitts Aug. 14, 1947 – Sept. 6, 2022 Lonnie Hibbitts, 75, of Vale, Oregon passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Ontario, Oregon. Lonnie was born Aug. 14, 1947, in Oneida, Kentucky, the son of Luther and Sophie Hibbitts. He was raised in Kentucky and Indiana, until the family moved[Read More…]
In the community
Local ceremonies to mark 9/11 scheduled for Sunday
Vale and Ontario will host ceremonies on Sunday, Sept. 11, to honor victims of the terrorist attacks.
UPDATED: Range fire burning near Malheur Reservoir knocked down overnight
Fire crews are tackling a range fire burning out of control northwest of Brogan that by mid afternoon Thursday covered 1,500 acres.
Ontario man sentenced to federal prison for online child pornography
An Ontario man thought he was arranging a sexual liaison with a 13-year-old girl. But it was a federal agent engaging in the online chat, court records show.
UPDATED: Fires burning east of Owyhee Reservoir, north of Westfall
A wildfire on the east edge of Owyhee Reservoir covered 1,000 acres by Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, according to the Vale District BLM
Still grappling with money woes, Pioneer Place officials will seek more funding from the county
Officials at Pioneer Place have sought funding help from the county since last winter. The county OK’d a $150,000 allocation to the care center earlier this summer of Pioneer Place officials say the money isn’t enough.
Malheur County Fair records high attendance for 2022, plans grounds improvements
The annual fair proved popular with residents in 2022r and the fairgrounds is now line to receive money from the state after action by the Malheur County Court.
UPDATE: Fire crews work to stop wildfire north of Ontario that has closed the freeway
Authorities reported that a wildfire was burning out of control along Interstate 84 north of Ontario on Thursday, Sept. 1., forcing closure of the freeway.
COMING UP: Music, history and more in Malheur County
If you’re interested in history, quilting, music or spuds, events coming up in Malheur County have you covered. Here’s a look at some of the coming events, plus regular meetings on tap.
After distinguished career, Ontario Fire Chief Terry Leighton is ready to hit the ranks of the retired
Songs generate memories and for Ontario Fire Chief Terry Leighton, a tune he heard on the radio recently triggered deep introspection and a reevaluation of his priorities.