Community organizers will set the tables at Vale Elementary School for a Christmas feast. All are welcome to attend the event Sunday, Dec. 25.
In the community
Vale resident collects over a thousand toys for needy kids this Christmas
Longtime Vale resident Lavon Carrier has collected toys and teddy bears for a local nonprofit for more than a decade. This year Carrier, 81, stockpiled more than a thousand toys.
Left out in the cold: Lack of resources leaves homeless at the mercy of severe winter temps
The lack of a 24-hour homeless shelter means Ontario’s 300 or more unhoused must face cold temperatures on their own.
Golden Wheel Motel incident leads to arrest of Vale man
Demetrio Lorenzo, 18, was arrested by police Wednesday, Dec. 14, and charged with unlawful use of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and reckless endangering after a handgun was discharged at the Golden Wheel Motel in Vale.
Second mural meeting slated next week at Vale Seniors Community Center
A second community session to develop ideas to renovate Vale’s murals is slated Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Vale Seniors Community Center.
Vale care facility seeks second infusion of funds from county
Officials from Pioneer Place in Vale made a request for more than $1 million to the Malheur County Court Dec. 7. County leaders agreed to take the request under consideration.
Vale lights up downtown with first-ever holiday parade
The holiday spirit went on the march in Vale on Saturday, Dec. 10, as the Vale Chamber of Commerce organized a new holiday parade. The event drew about 20 entries – including Santa.
County food banks see higher demand as costs increase
Record-high inflation is driving demand at area food banks. Meanwhile, managers say dwindling donations and rising food costs are making it difficult to keep the shelves stocked with certain items.
Jordan Valley gathers for holiday meal, Santa and a local play
The small town of Jordan Valley enjoyed a big-time holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 3, with a Christmas meal, music and a play. The event was hosted by Integra Delamar.
Vale business wants to lend a hopeful, helpful holiday hand
Derek Chamberlain, who, with his wife Claire, owns Vales CAPS Auto Truck, wants to give back to the community by helping a family out during the holidays.