Vale’s Tanner Hamilton slides into home plate, beating the high throw to the Hilanders’ catcher during game one of two between Burns and Vale in Eastern Oregon League action. The two victories by the Vikings solidifies Vale into the second slot in the league standings. (Photo courtesy Burns Times[Read More…]
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Nyssa asking for tips in vandalism act at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery
There are just no words to describe the emotion after seeing the destruction at Nyssa’s Hilltop Memorial Cemetery. Someone knows who is responsible. Please contact the Nyssa Police Department, Malheur County Sheriff’s Office or Three Rivers Crime Stoppers at 208-414- 2677. You can also download a free P3 app[Read More…]
Vale Viking softball wins 2 in Burns
Vale’s Kendall Hawley slides in, beating the throw of the Hilander defender, (Photo courtesy of Burns Times Herald) BURNS – The Vale softball team made the road trip to Burns worth the miles, taking two games with 39 runs. “We really hit the ball well and finally put our foot forward,”[Read More…]
Malheur County high school seniors ponder past, future
Seniors from across Malheur County answered a three-question survey in the final days of their school year. These are their thoughts as we welcome them to our community as accomplished, independent adults and they learn what responsibilities that entails. Some answers were lightly edited for spelling, space or clarity. This[Read More…]
Hilltop Memorial Cemetery in Nyssa lists damaged gravesites
One of more than 40 grave markers damaged at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery outside Nyssa. Vandals hit the night of Wednesday, May 2. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser) NYSSA — Here is the list by name of the gravesites damaged at Hilltop Memorial Cemetery. Cemetery officials say insurance will help restore the sites.[Read More…]
Vandals destroy headstones at rural cemetery outside Nyssa
A grave marker sits damaged in the Hilltop Memorial Cemetery near Nyssa Thursday. Vandals struck the cemetery Wednesday night and police are investigating. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser) NYSSA – As many as 50 headstones were shattered, toppled or crushed at Nyssa’s Hilltop Memorial Cemetery Wednesday night. The destroyed headstones were discovered[Read More…]
Budget whistleblower draws heat from Ontario city officials, pro tax campaign
A screen shot on Wednesday captures a Facebook post on the Citizens for a Better Ontario page. The post was modified later in the day after the Malheur Enterprise began reporting on the matter. (The Enterprise graphic/Jayme Fraser) ONTARIO – A local woman who raised the alarm about a significant[Read More…]
Sales tax voters will chart Ontario’s future
Ontario’s future will be charted by what voters decide on the city’s proposed sales tax. The debate has been clouded for weeks by sometimes excessive rhetoric. Voters should now judge for themselves: What would Ontario look like with and without money from a sales tax? Ontario sits at a significant[Read More…]
Ontario readers offer their opinions on the 1 percent tax vote
Stop the waste, listen to ideas To the Editor: Ontario leaders claim there is no ‘fluff’ to cut. Granted, they are not in a position to know where the waste is. However, the department heads are, so why not use the most logical of ideas. Other leaders use this method,[Read More…]
Enrollment climbs as tech classes move back to Malheur County schools
Vale High School student Miguel Ortiz uses a grinder in a welding class last week. Vocational programs, once offered at TVCC, have been moved back to area high schools, creating more student participation and graduates with certifications in specific skills such as welding. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese). VALE – A[Read More…]