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Folks are getting in the Halloween mood and that includes the crew at Weatherby’s Customs in Vale. They are providing pumpkins for a free carving contest on Saturday, Oct. 28 – but bring your own carving tools.

The event starts at 11:30 a.m and judging starts at 4:30 p.m. with winners in three age groups awarded prizes. Hot dogs and drinks will be served until 2:30 p.m. Location: 298 Washington St. W. in Vale.

And on Friday, kids can get practice trick-or-treating with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Treasure Valley hostaing a trunk-or-treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario.

Meantime, here’s the latest the stories produced by your local award-winning journalists.

Have a story tip or question?: Email Editor Les Zaitz: [email protected].

Malheur County says Smith cost it nearly $70,000, wants his company to pay up
Malheur County seeks nearly $70,000 from Greg Smith, state representative and former county economic development director. The county says Smith owes the money to cover legal costs incurred over handling…
Malheur County says Smith cost it nearly $70,000, wants his company to pay up
Malheur County seeks nearly $70,000 from Greg Smith, state representative and former county economic development director. The county says Smith owes the money to cover legal costs incurred over handling…
Findley cites ‘humiliating’ exposure of his complaint over skipping Senate sessions
A bipartisan committee of state senators rejected Sen. Lynn Findley’s complaint that he had been mistreated over his unexcused absences. Findley blasted the process as a “sham,” saying he had…
Findley cites ‘humiliating’ exposure of his complaint over skipping Senate sessions
A bipartisan committee of state senators rejected Sen. Lynn Findley’s complaint that he had been mistreated over his unexcused absences. Findley blasted the process as a “sham,” saying he had…
City eyes vacant lot on Lagoon Drive as possible homeless camp site
Vale Mayor Tom Vialpando wants the city to be prepared to confront the challenge of helping those who are unhoused and believes a site east of Vale may be a…
City eyes vacant lot on Lagoon Drive as possible homeless camp site
Vale Mayor Tom Vialpando wants the city to be prepared to confront the challenge of helping those who are unhoused and believes a site east of Vale may be a…
Local prep volleyball squads hit the hardwood for state playoff action
State volleyball tournament action begins Wednesday, Oct. 25, as a host of local teams will compete across Oregon.
Local prep volleyball squads hit the hardwood for state playoff action
State volleyball tournament action begins Wednesday, Oct. 25, as a host of local teams will compete across Oregon.
Ontario steamrolls Madras to claim 48-20 prep football victory
Ontario running back Ethan Hendrickson amassed 258 yards on the ground and scored five touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Madras 48-20 Saturday, Oct. 21.
Ontario steamrolls Madras to claim 48-20 prep football victory
Ontario running back Ethan Hendrickson amassed 258 yards on the ground and scored five touchdowns to lead the Tigers past Madras 48-20 Saturday, Oct. 21.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.

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