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The challenges of getting you accurate information about the Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa continue.
Greg Smith, project leader, and Brad Baird, project engineer, aren’t responding to questions about a $1.2 million cost overrun and where the money will come from.
The Enterprise requested records related to Americold, the industrial giant under contract to run the Nyssa center. Project leaders have been critical of the company for wanting special ventilation for the project although they agreed in a contract to provide a “temperature-controlled” building. We’re told it will take at least two weeks for any documents to be released.
And perhaps most surprising, state Sen. Lynn Findley has gone silent on the matter. He wears two hats – a state senator and a board member of the public company overseeing the rail project. He made questionable claims to legislators to pry loose $3 million more in state money for the project. The senator previously has been forthright in addressing press questions. The Enterprise provided him questions in writing and included documents showing conflicting information. As of yet, there are no answers for the community.
Meantime, here is some recent work done by your team at the Malheur Enterprise.
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Superintendent Nikki Albisu, in a federal lawsuit, alleges gender discrimination and harassment by some members of the Ontario School Board.
5 Oct 2022
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Superintendent Nikki Albisu, in a federal lawsuit, alleges gender discrimination and harassment by some members of the Ontario School Board.
5 Oct 2022
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As the Nyssa rail project costs mount, Sen. Lynn Findley’s description of finances are considered “confusing or delusional” and Greg Smith says he agrees.
4 Oct 2022
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As the Nyssa rail project costs mount, Sen. Lynn Findley’s description of finances are considered “confusing or delusional” and Greg Smith says he agrees.
4 Oct 2022
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A federal award will allow Oregon Telephone Corp. to boost internet service to several areas of Malheur County, helping businesses, homes and schools.
5 Oct 2022
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A federal award will allow Oregon Telephone Corp. to boost internet service to several areas of Malheur County, helping businesses, homes and schools.
5 Oct 2022
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Fall Beer Fest coming in Vale on Saturday, Oct. 8.
3 Oct 2022
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Fall Beer Fest coming in Vale on Saturday, Oct. 8.
3 Oct 2022
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The homecoming football game in Ontario on Friday, Sept. 29, was one of contrasting offensive strategies as Ontario relied on its passing game while Vale’s vaunted ground attack gained momentum.
4 Oct 2022
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The homecoming football game in Ontario on Friday, Sept. 29, was one of contrasting offensive strategies as Ontario relied on its passing game while Vale’s vaunted ground attack gained momentum.
4 Oct 2022
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The Adrian Lopes will face Elgin on Friday after dispatching Crane 38-16 in HIgh Desert League action.
4 Oct 2022
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The Adrian Lopes will face Elgin on Friday after dispatching Crane 38-16 in HIgh Desert League action.
4 Oct 2022
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In sports action, the Ontario Tigers lost their league match against the Baker Bulldogs on Thursday, Sept. 29.
3 Oct 2022
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In sports action, the Ontario Tigers lost their league match against the Baker Bulldogs on Thursday, Sept. 29.
3 Oct 2022
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The state is giving the Treasure Valley Reload Center another $3 million in public meeting after state Sen. Lynn Findley of Vale assured legislators that would finish the project. Records…
27 Sep 2022
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The state is giving the Treasure Valley Reload Center another $3 million in public meeting after state Sen. Lynn Findley of Vale assured legislators that would finish the project. Records…
27 Sep 2022
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Ontario fell behind early and then staged a second half comeback bid only to fall 41-40 in a nonleague game Friday, Sept. 23.
27 Sep 2022
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Ontario fell behind early and then staged a second half comeback bid only to fall 41-40 in a nonleague game Friday, Sept. 23.
27 Sep 2022
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EVENTS AHEAD: Nyssa Neighborhood Watch, annual Color Blast Relief Run, Republican dessert and gun rights rally, Ontario music show.
28 Sep 2022
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EVENTS AHEAD: Nyssa Neighborhood Watch, annual Color Blast Relief Run, Republican dessert and gun rights rally, Ontario music show.
28 Sep 2022
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Thieves worked over two nights to break into a contractor’s remote work site east of Juntura. The owner is now offering a $7,500 to catch them.
27 Sep 2022
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Thieves worked over two nights to break into a contractor’s remote work site east of Juntura. The owner is now offering a $7,500 to catch them.
27 Sep 2022
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The community came out to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Four Rivers Cultural Center Friday, Sept. 23.
27 Sep 2022
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The community came out to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Four Rivers Cultural Center Friday, Sept. 23.
27 Sep 2022
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A new medical clinic to serve inner-city clients in Ontario is under construction with a scheduled opening next April. The clinic is being built by Valley Family Health Care and…
26 Sep 2022
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A new medical clinic to serve inner-city clients in Ontario is under construction with a scheduled opening next April. The clinic is being built by Valley Family Health Care and…
26 Sep 2022
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School and city officials have scheduled a kickoff event for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, to launch Ontario Promise, seeding college funding for every Ontario student.
26 Sep 2022
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School and city officials have scheduled a kickoff event for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, to launch Ontario Promise, seeding college funding for every Ontario student.
26 Sep 2022
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