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Some of our most popular stories lately have been stories about winners – those who are honored by the community, those involved in successful local programs.
The report about the family behind Ultimate Lawn Care was liked by hundreds. The family-run business will be honored as Business of the Year at the annual banquet of the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13.
And the story about inmates at Snake River Correctional Institution learning how to run heavy equipment went wide on social media with thousands reading Pat Caldwell’s story.
This is all part of reporting on Malheur County for you.
Here’s the latest on all this and more from your team at the Malheur Enterprise.
 malheurenterprise.com The Ontario Recreation District is leading a grassroots effort to close a $1 million funding gap to break ground on an outdoor pool renovation. 11 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Longtime Malheur County Commissioner Don Hodge stepped away from his elected position recently but said he leaves with no regrets. 10 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, expressed exasperation last week over the battle in the U.S. House of Representatives over who would be the next speaker. 11 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Leaders of the Malheur County Development Corp. for weeks pronised but didn’t deliver public documents about a controversial part of the rail project. Malheur County District Attorney Dave Goldthorpe ordered… 10 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Ontario City Councilor Eddie Melendrez was arrested early New Year’s Day for driving under the influence of intoxicants. He said he takes “full ownership” of the incident. 10 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Malheur County residents will have until Friday, Jan. 13 to ensure broadband mapping that will determine where billions in federal money will be spent is accurate. 6 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Amid a flurry of unsolicited proposals to help fund projects, the public body established to grow the economy along the Malheur County and Idaho border is putting together a work… 5 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com The owners of Ultimate Lawn Care, who the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce named Business of the Year, built their successful business on community involvement and family. 5 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com A virtual training program offered at Snake River Correctional Institution is designed to give inmates skills they can translate into meaningful employment after they are released. 5 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Looking for a job in the new year? Check out all of these jobs available now in Malheur County, from the Jan. 4 Malheur Enterprise. 4 Jan 2023 |
STATE NEWS
 malheurenterprise.com The new year brought some new laws, including ones that provide dental care, help crime victims, and offer home nurse visits for newborns. 10 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Tina Kotek plans to declare a homelessness state of emergency and sign an executive order calling for more housing on her first full day as governor on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 10 Jan 2023 |
 malheurenterprise.com Gov. Tina Kotek has named seasoned education policy makers Melissa Goff and Pooja Bhatt to lead improvement efforts for schools and early childhood initiatives. 10 Jan 2023 |
Weekly feature: Attitude is fine, right?
Sabi is a sassy 1 1/2 year old female. She has a little cattitude, which we think makes her even more irresistible. She LOVES feather toys, laser lights and our giant wheel in the cage -ree room. She gets along with the other kitties in the room but just gets a little bossy from time to time. Who can blame her…. just look at that face!!
Sabi has been at the shelter for 10 months. She is neutered, UTD on vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV.
She is indoor only for his safety. No declawing is allowed..
Come meet Sabi on Saturday to see if you have found your newest family member.
SATURDAY ADOPTION EVENT: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St. in Ontario.
–Information provided by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.
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