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Good morning!

Prepare for some pretty cold weather in the coming days. The National Weather Service forecast for Ontario shows today will be the warmest day – and that’s just going to be at about the freezing mark. The night temperature is headed for just 5 degrees Saturday night.

That means double-check your outside faucets, be sure your animals have what they need – and be careful with those space heaters!

Meantime, here’s some of the work done in recent days by your local team at the Enterprise.

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Water billing miscue costs Ontario millions and leaves a trail of unanswered questions
Ontario officials recently learned Kraft Heinz underpaid the city more than $2 million for water usage over about four years.
Water billing miscue costs Ontario millions and leaves a trail of unanswered questions
Ontario officials recently learned Kraft Heinz underpaid the city more than $2 million for water usage over about four years.
EDITORIAL: There are many hungry among us. Let’s help, Malheur County
COMMENTARY: All around Malheur County, people don’t have enough food to feed themselves or their families. Donations to food banks are down while costs are up. Time for us all…
EDITORIAL: There are many hungry among us. Let’s help, Malheur County
COMMENTARY: All around Malheur County, people don’t have enough food to feed themselves or their families. Donations to food banks are down while costs are up. Time for us all…
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…
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…
Nyssa Elementary School students deliver Christmas cheer at concert
PHOTOS: Nyssa Elementary School presented its annual Christmas concert at the high school Thursday, Dec. 8.
Nyssa Elementary School students deliver Christmas cheer at concert
PHOTOS: Nyssa Elementary School presented its annual Christmas concert at the high school Thursday, Dec. 8.
Rail project fails in $1.5 million request; another $1 million source isn’t documented
The Malheur County Development Corporation – the public board appointed by the county to oversee the Treasure Valley Reload Center – hoped to secure millions from the Eastern Oregon Border…
Rail project fails in $1.5 million request; another $1 million source isn’t documented
The Malheur County Development Corporation – the public board appointed by the county to oversee the Treasure Valley Reload Center – hoped to secure millions from the Eastern Oregon Border…
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.
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.
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.
Restraining order extended on Measure 114′s gun permit program, background check restriction
A state judge in Burns continues his injunction to stop provisions of Measure 114 in a decision at odds with a Portland federal judge. For now, he has blocked the…
Restraining order extended on Measure 114′s gun permit program, background check restriction
A state judge in Burns continues his injunction to stop provisions of Measure 114 in a decision at odds with a Portland federal judge. For now, he has blocked the…
Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending the state’s death row
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday, Dec. 13, announced clemency for 17 people on death row. They will instead serve life without parole. She has made clemency a main focus of…
Gov. Kate Brown commutes 17 death sentences, ending the state’s death row
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday, Dec. 13, announced clemency for 17 people on death row. They will instead serve life without parole. She has made clemency a main focus of…
T-bird is ready for a new home but for now lives at the Ontario Feral Cat Project shelter in Ontario. (Submitted photo)

Weekly feature: T-bird is ready for you

T-Bird is a 18-month old terrific tuxedo. He’s such a great kitty and he’s so ready to start his happily ever after. He has been with the Ontario Feral Cat Project since May 31.

T-bird is neutered, UTD on vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. He is indoor only for his safety and no declawing.

Come meet Bean!

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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