An OHS student was removed from the school Thursday after reports of a violent action were received from staff and students. (Pat Caldwell/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – A 15-year-old Ontario High School student was charged with disorderly conduct Thursday in connection with a report he planned a violent act at the[Read More…]
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Back after 18 years, Mustang girls are out
After a celebration at the High Desert tournament, the Jordan Valley girls basketball team is out of the state tournament after two losses. (Photo courtesy of Jordan Valley School District) BAKER – The Jordan Valley girls basketball team ended the run for a state title Thursday in its first state[Read More…]
Doris Robertson estate notice
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF MALHEUR Case No. 6025 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In The Matter of the Estate of: DORIS ARLENE ROBERTSON, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Diane Louise Smith has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative[Read More…]
Ontario student suspended Thursday as police investigate threats of violence
An Ontario High School student was suspended Thursday after he was overheard making threatening statements, according to the Ontario School District. District officials said school staff and a school resource officer from the Ontario Police Department interviewed the student. A search turned up a small notebook on the student listing[Read More…]
Strapped foster system grapples with epidemic of children at risk in Malheur County
Wendy Hill, district director in Ontario for the state Department of Human Services, has faced a growing number of foster children in state care but a shortage of caseworkers and foster parents. (The Enterprise/Les Zaitz) ONTARIO – The two sisters, so neglected that they had been removed from their home,[Read More…]
Malheur CASA scrambles for volunteers to speak for kids
A foster child sports favorite purple boots at a party held recently for children in the system. (Malheur Enterprise/Les Zaitz) Bettye Ramirez is a feisty grandmother who keeps a close eye on foster children in Malheur County. She’d like some help. Ramirez runs the local program that gives children an[Read More…]
Malheur County Sheriff warns students, teachers are at risk without a school resource officer
Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe chats during the Vale Chamber of Commerce banquet recently. Wolfe urges local school districts to place a school resource officer in each facility and believes teachers should be trained to carry concealed weapons. (The Enterprise/Les Zaitz) VALE – Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe said schools[Read More…]
Local school districts are alert after Florida shooting
The halls at Nyssa High School were quiet last week, just the way school officials want to keep it. Local school districts are required by the state to conduct safety drills to prepare students and teachers for an active shooter incident. (The Enterprise/John L. Braese) ONTARIO – Ontario High School[Read More…]
Malheur Enterprise launches new website to deliver more news faster, adds digital subscriptions
Reporter John L. Braese works on a story for the Malheur Enterprise. We have big news of our own this week at the Malheur Enterprise. We’re rolling out a complete makeover of our online service, our website at malheurenterprise.com. New designs for websites often represent little more than moving pieces[Read More…]
Community award winners set example in Vale, Nyssa, Ontario
Members of the Keller family enjoy the festivities at the Vale Chamber banquet, where honorees including Janie Keller (right) were in the spotlight. (Malheur Enterprise/Les Zaitz) No red carpet rolls out, and there are no gilded ropes for adoring fans to press against, but the community awards season is nonetheless[Read More…]