Teachers their supporters protested outside the Treasure Valley Community College in March after the college’s decision to fire six instructors. (The Enterprise/File photo) 1. Marijuana comes to Ontario In November Ontario voters approved 1,923 to 1,460 a measure to lift a ban on retail marijuana sales. The vote put the[Read More…]
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They’re hiring – local job openings
Highway Maintenance Specialist Join the ODOT team working in Juntura as a highway maintenance specialist and function as a member of a maintenance crew, performing manual labor or equipment operation to maintain and repair roadway/highway. CDL-A required within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training and costs). $2927-$4221 monthly[Read More…]
Publications from local governments, private parties
IRONSIDE RURAL ROAD DISTRICT MEETING The Ironside Rural Road District #5 has regular monthly meetings the second Tuesday of every month at the road shop building starting at 5 p.m. Publish date: January 2, 2019 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The City of Vale will hold a Public Meeting to discuss the completion of[Read More…]
Two Nyssa wrestlers place in the top four at Reno tournament
Nyssa’s Jose Sanchez, pictured in this file photo, placed fourth in the 220-pound weight class at the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno last week. (The Enterprise/File photo) RENO — When the mats were rolled up and the competitors of the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno cleared out, the Nyssa Bulldogs[Read More…]
When the calendar requires the release of insanity defendants in Oregon, harms often follows
(Illustration special to the Enterprise by Katherine Lam) After Sean Rieschel punched a woman at a laundromat for refusing to give him $3.50, he was found “guilty except for insanity” in 2010 and sent to the Oregon State Hospital. There, he was treated for bipolar and substance-use disorders — help[Read More…]
Ontario woman hides shooter’s gun in bra, police say
ONTARIO – A 20-year-old woman accused of involvement in a recent early morning shooting of an Ontario transient hid the gun used in the attack in her bra as police closed in, according to court records. Police didn’t discover the gun until Jasmine C. Ceballos surrendered and she was interviewed,[Read More…]
Departing Ontario mayor casts an optmistic view of the future
Ontario mayor Ron Verini will step down from his slot next month but he says the city is in a good position but will face a set of new challenges – including managing legal sales of marijuana within city limits – in the future. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Ontario[Read More…]
Malheur County’s unease over high-profile crimes needs government focus
Police take cover behind an armored car during a standoff last week in Ontario. Police leaders should move quickly to reassure the community and halt the perception the local area is dangerous. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) The sight of an armored police vehicle and helmeted police officers in an Ontario[Read More…]
Malheur Mashers find success with home brew
Malheur Masher Daniel Strawn (left) and Ted Martinez are members of a local club that aims to bring beer brewers together to share ideas and gather feedback. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon). ONTARIO – Many people have their go-to bar or favorite drink, but for Ontario-born Ted Martinez, finding his favorite[Read More…]
Vale woman sues state agencies on Montwheeler case
Vale resident Jessica Bates sued three state agencies last week, asserting they were negligent in releasing Nampa resident Anthony Montwheeler in 2016. The suit, filed by Nampa lawyer Brian Skaug, seeks $500,000. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – Jessica Bates of Vale sued three state agencies last week, contending they were negligent[Read More…]