Obituary from the Enterprise, for the week of February 28, 2024: Donnaclaire Dawson Blankinship
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Vale’s Lewin Park slated for major renovation as part of effort to honor longtime resident
Colter Kamo sought to create a project to honor his father, Gary Kamo, and help the community. Kamo plans to renovate the park and install a metal gazebo, walkway, benches and other amenities.
Crash with commercial truck ‘totals’ sheriff’s office vehicle
A Malheur County Sheriff’s Office vehicle driven by Deputy Cody Hammond hit the back tires of a commercial truck hauling beets Sunday, Feb. 25. There were no injuries in the accident but the sheriff’s office vehicle was a total loss.
Smith reports $1 million annual household income – but some sources aren’t clear
Greg Smith formed a consulting business at the same time he entered the Oregon House. He recently reported his annual household income has topped $1 million. A new ethics disclosure requirement may reveal more about where that money comes from.
Collins, Wilson win state mat titles
Malheur County wrestlers brought home a pair of state grappling titles over the weekend.
Ontario board approves plan to mothball Cairo and Pioneer rural schools
Amid concerns about transparency that Ontario’s superintendent and team were pushing a plan that had not been “well thought out,” the Ontario School Board voted Monday 4-1 to approve a plan to close two rural elementary schools.
Drug task force arrests three local residents in Ontario raid
The High Desert Drug Task Force in conjunction with other local police agencies arrested three people Monday, Feb. 26, at the Ontario Inn.
Vale, Nyssa girls advance to state basketball quarterfinals in Coos Bay
The Vale girls and boys varsity basketball teams hosted a second-round playoff games at Vale High School, Saturday, Feb. 24. Burns defeated the boys but the Lady Viks defeated Sisters to advance to the state tournament in Coos Bay.
On the road again: New Ontario library bookmobile getting out and about in Malheur County
The new bookmobile replaces a 25-year-old vehicle that faced mechanical problems. The new bookmobile is bigger and offers more resources for youth and adults.
Letters:
A letter writer offers his research into the organization Tactical Civics, saying it smacks of vigilantism.