The Voice of Malheur County
Uncategorized Volunteering to be a community leader comes at a cost. Ask anyone who has served on a school board, city council, irrigation district board, and more. Thank goodness people do raise their hands to serve. They are not typically experts in government. These individuals want to help their communities.[Read More…]
Uncategorized ONTARIO – It turns out the Ontario City Council doesn’t need voter approval to authorize marijuana dispensaries in town. According to Scott Winkels, a lobbyist for the League of Oregon Cities, the council could repeal its existing ordinance that bans marijuana dispensaries to allow the facilities in town. No public[Read More…]
Uncategorized Ontario resident Jim Forrester believes marijuana dispensaries in Ontario should be legal and he is heading up a campaign to place an initiative on the November ballot so city voters can decide if he’s right. (Enterprise/File) ONTARIO – Jim Forrester is passionate about cannabis. The 36-year-old Ontario resident, who holds[Read More…]
NYSSA – Coming up this Saturday is the Nyssa Volunteer Fire Department Dinner and Auction, at the Nyssa Eagles at 2nd Street and Bower Avenue. Dinner choices are: chicken, $15; tri-tip, $20; or a combination for $25. Each meal includes baked potato, salad, beans and a roll. Beverages will be available. Tickets[Read More…]
Uncategorized College leaders are planning on a 2 percent, across-the-board cut as enrollment continues to fall at the local institution. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – Treasure Valley Community College is planning for another drop in enrollment in the coming school year, prompting plans for reduced spending. President Dana Young advised the college[Read More…]
Uncategorized To the Editor: No on the sales tax! What the Ontario mayor and council do not understand is accountability! Ontario businesses and citizens must try to live within their budgets – but, it appears that the City of Ontario feels there is a never ending supply of money that[Read More…]
Uncategorized Lois Marie Bronson (Affeld) Dec. 18, 1938~ Apr. 14, 2018 Lois Marie Bronson (Affeld) of Ironside, Oregon passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 14th 2018 in Huntington, Oregon. She was 79. Lois was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, to Elmer and Irene Affeld. It was after her 1957[Read More…]
Uncategorized A new agreement between the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of the Owyhee, a local conservation group, will help spearhead preservation of the Succor Creek State Natural Area. (Enterprise/John L.Braese) ADRIAN – A conservation group that at times has been at odds with ranchers over protection of[Read More…]
Uncategorized Nyssa’s Savanna Kesler goes to the back hand return in the first doubles match in the match against the Vale Vikings. The Bulldog team swept the week’s action with three victories. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) Nyssa Tennis THE MATCHES: The Nyssa tennis team scored a perfect week, taking a win[Read More…]
Uncategorized Members of Nyssa High School’s Future Business Leaders of America team racked up a number of awards at a state conference in Portland earlier this month. (Submitted photo). PORTLAND – The future tycoons of business are home sporting awards after competing in the Oregon Future Business Leaders of America conference.[Read More…]