ONTARIO – CASA of Eastern Oregon is holding an open house this Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at its new Malheur office, 1159 SW 4th Ave. in Ontario. The public is invited to attend and learn more about the Court Appointed Special Advocates’ work on behalf of children in[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Asian leader taking home lessons from Ontario
Tien Le, from Vietnam, came to Ontario as professional fellow through the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, a program that provides community leaders with a month-long work placement. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) ONTARIO – Ontario said goodbye last week to an international visitor who came to eastern Oregon as part[Read More…]
Uncategorized Ontario’s Four Rivers Cultural Center hosts local production that examines internment era
ONTARIO — “Hold These Truths” takes the stage Sunday, Nov. 19, at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario. The one-actor play is based on a true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, a Japanese American who defied the internment of Japanese citizens during World War II. Ryan Yu presents 36 characters in[Read More…]
Uncategorized Nyssa holiday happenings include youth benefit and dance to mark the annual harvest
NYSSA — Two events celebrating the harvest take place this Saturday. The first, a Harvest Dinner, is hosted by the St. Bridget Catholic Youth as a fundraiser for the youth conference they plan to attend in 2019. The dinner will be held at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church from 4 to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Adrian drops close playoff game to Hosanna Christian
Adrian’s Kort Skinner throws a pass just before he his hit by a Hosanna Christian player in a semifinal game Saturday. Adrian’s Wade Bond brings down a Hosanna Christian player. The football slips past the hands of Adrian’s Clay Ready. Adrian’s Logan Miller tackles a Hosanna Christian player. Adrian’s Zeke[Read More…]
Uncategorized Nyssa drops second-round playoff game against Amity
Nyssa’s Jo Jo Sanchez bulls his way through the line of scrimmage during a playoff game with Amity Saturday. Sanchez finished the day with 186 yards on 27 carries for the Bulldogs. (For the Enterprise/Marcus Larson). AMITY – For a quarter, Nyssa held Amity’s high-powered offense in check. Then the[Read More…]
Uncategorized Now, planning gets underway for Ontario’s recreation district
Election billboard campaigning for the marijuana and recreation district initiatives. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) ONTARIO – If you want to make a difference, get involved in the political process. That was the prime message delivered by Ontario resident Mary Jo Evers last week as she talked about the passage of a[Read More…]
Uncategorized Vale gears up for Moonlight Madness, water plant open house and trap shoot
VALE – The City of Vale will hold an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the new water treatment plant building behind the airport at 3654 Airport Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the city’s water project will be at noon at[Read More…]
Uncategorized Readers share their thoughts on why Ontario approved pot repeal
We asked online readers why voters in Ontario, generally considered a conservative community, repealed the city ban on recreational marijuana sales by a wide margin. Here’s a sample of the responses. What was the turnout? 3000ish out of 14000? People are too lazy to make an informed vote, even when[Read More…]
Uncategorized Race is on to get first marijuana licenses in Ontario
Steven Meland (left) signs his name in line for a marijuana license at the city Community Development Center in Ontario. ONTARIO – Jeremy Archie spent the wee hours of Friday morning outside the Community Development office, waiting to turn in his application for the few coveted marijuana dispensary permits in[Read More…]