Shannon King touches up the paint on a window sill at the Vale Grange hall last week. A grand reopening of the renowned local gathering place will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. (Malheur Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) VALE – New life is being breathed into the Vale Grange in an effort[Read More…]
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Uncategorized Nyssa is ready to rock at Thunderegg Days
Nyssa’s annual Thunderegg Days festival opens Thursday and runs through Saturday. Originally focused on the unique rocks created from volcanic ash layers, the event now features a wide variety of entertainment. (The Enterprise/File). NYSSA – Greg Armenta was driving by the Nyssa High School football field in May when the[Read More…]
Uncategorized Notices required from local governments, private parties
CITY OF NYSSA NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Date: 7/9/18 Time: 6:30 PM Date: July 19th, 2018 Place: Nyssa City Council Chambers 14 S 3rd Street Nyssa, OR 97913 THE NYSSA PLANNING COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A VARIANCE CHANGE. APPLICANT: Michael and Patricia Heyer PROPERTY ADDRESS: 417[Read More…]
Uncategorized Ontario pro-marijuana campaign leaps forward
The Ontario group MalheurCAN is now collecting signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot to lift a ban on retail marijuana sales in town. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – The effort to allow retail marijuana sales in Ontario is moving ahead as a local group starts collecting signatures to[Read More…]
Uncategorized They’re hiring – local job openings
The Malheur Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic, efficient person to join our team as business manager. The job starts at 16 hours a week, flex over 3 to 4 days a week, at $12 an hour. The employee will post expenses and revenue, produce monthly billing statements, track ARs, communicate[Read More…]
Uncategorized Mormon crickets sweep across Jordan Valley area
Mormon crickets are small but make a big impact as the Jordan Valley area found out recently when the tiny insects rolled over the area. (The Enterprise/Rosanne Zueger) JORDAN VALLEY – Mormon crickets may chirp, but sometimes they crunch too. Drivers on U.S. 95 in the Jordan Valley area in[Read More…]
Uncategorized President pardons Harney County ranchers whose imprisonment launched refuge takeover
Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe said he was pleased that President Donald Trump commuted the federal prison sentences of rancher Dwight Hammond and his son Steven Tuesday. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). WILLOW CREEK – Matt Rockwell was moving cattle Tuesday morning when his cell phone pinged. The local rancher and president[Read More…]
Uncategorized Fatal shooting near Snively Hot Springs under investigation
A state crime scene investigator clears police tape from a campground south of Snively Hot Springs where the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting late Monday night. (Max Egener/The Enterprise) UPDATE: MALHEUR COUNTY SHERIFF BRIAN WOLFE SAID TODAY THAT THE VICTIM IN THE SHOOTING INCIDENT NEAR SNIVELY HOT SPRINGS[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Oregon Trail Days events bring community together
Families and friends gathered in Vale on Wednesday to watch the 4th of July Parade and kick off the annual Oregon Trail Days festival. On Saturday morning, the festivities continued with a 4-on-4 volleyball tournament at Vale Middle School. Kids showed off their dogs to judges at a dog show[Read More…]
Uncategorized Ontario council primed to support recreation district plan
The city of Ontario will review a letter of intent that supports a proposed independent recreation district at a Monday special meeting. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – The Ontario City Council Monday will be asked to throw its support behind a new regional recreation district, turning over key assets such as[Read More…]