Wearing Bulldog blue T-shirts, the Class of 2018 gathers to memorialize the milestone of graduation. (Photo courtesy of Nyssa High School) NYSSA – Nyssa High School’s 76 graduating seniors will share the spotlight at commencement at 1 p.m. Sunday at the school. The Class of 2018 will be led by[Read More…]
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County Court opens door to new Ontario recreation district
A plan to create an independent recreation district for Ontario moved ahead last week when the Malheur County Court agreed to place an initiative on the November ballot. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser). VALE – A plan to create an independent recreation district in Ontario gained new life last week after the[Read More…]
Errors doom Viking softball squad at district tourney
The Vale softball team finished its season last week after it suffered a 9-5 loss to Enterprise/Joseph/Wallowa. (The Enterprise/Scotta Callister). JOHN DAY – Vale’s softball team, losing just two seniors to graduation, has another building year ahead. Looking toward to next spring, Coach Darin Johnson said he hopes the team[Read More…]
Students across Malheur County test spelling skills
The Enterprise Cadi Corn, a fifth-grader at Nyssa Elementary School, has spelled her way to the Oregon State Fair. Cadi took first in her division at the recent annual Malheur Education Service District Spelling Contest held in Vale. In that division, May Roberts Elementary fifth-grader Marly Breach was second and[Read More…]
Harper School seniors wrap up high school years
From left, Harper’s senior class gathers (back row) Marie Rictor, Garrett Fisher, Will Bezates, Seth Trotter, (front) senior class advisor Stephanie Hunt, Dawson Harrison, Haylee Lunt, and the salutatorian, Hailey Joslin. Not pictured: Valedictorian Nate Marker. HARPER – Harper High School awarded diplomas to eight graduates last weekend in ceremonies[Read More…]
Liquor store, Stunz Lumber in Nyssa hit in crime binge
NYSSA – Nyssa police say two juveniles have been accused of a crime spree early Sunday morning that eventually involved multiple break-ins and thousands of dollars in damage. Police Chief Ray Rau said Monday that at about 4 a.m. Sunday, someone broke into the liquor store inside M&W Market. The[Read More…]
Cemetery vandalism hits home for local families
Vandals inflicted damage to 39 headstones at the Hilltop Memorial Cemetery recently and the hunt by local police for those responsible continues. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser). NYSSA – Robert Deleon grew alarmed as he heard about the vandal damage at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery west of Nyssa. He learned the headstone of[Read More…]
Bayes takes two state titles, leads Adrian to second at state track meet
Adrian’s Morgan Bayes claimed key victories at the 1A state track meet last week. Bayes claimed two state titles and helped the Antelopes to secure a second-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Ben Ludeman). Morgan Bayes finished her track career at Adrian High School Friday winning two state titles, sharing in[Read More…]
They’re hiring – local job openings
The Malheur ESD Board of Directors would like to announce a Director-at-Large Vacancy for the Malheur Education Service District. This position’s term expires on June 30, 2019. Qualified individuals who are interested in filling this vacancy position can submit a Letter of Interest to the Board requesting consideration. Please submit the letter to[Read More…]
Publications from local governments, private parties
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee for the Dell Brogan Cemetery District, Malheur County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 will be held at Scottseed, 4876 North Road H, Vale OR. The meeting[Read More…]