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Vale Community Steak & Crab feed around the corner
The Vale Steak & Crab feed is set for Saturday, March 15, at the Vale Fire Hall.

No sale for Vale mushroom plant, agent reports
The pending sale of the long-closed Vale mushroom plant to a company to produce alternative leather has been “terminated.”

PHOTOS: Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in over 25 years
The Jordan Valley Mustangs fifth-place finish at the 1A state girls basketball tournament was by all measures remarkable.This year was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance since 1999, according to the Oregon School Activities Association.The Mustangs held their own against Union in the semifinal game on Friday, March 7, but the momentum shifted to the…

PREP HOOPS: Viks take 3rd, Mustangs fifth at state tournaments
A pair of Malheur County girls basketball teams finished strong at their state tournaments this weekend.

Veteran Republican legislator concedes ethics violation
An ethics investigation established that state Rep. Greg Smith failed to disclose a key source of income for his private consulting company. Smith will get a formal letter of education over the ethics violation after a vote Friday by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission.

Vale BLM warns of “dangerously high flows” and “very cold” water temps on Owyhee River
The Vale District Bureau of Land Management warned on Monday, March 10, of “dangerously high flows” and frigid water temperatures on the Owyhee River.

Vale News: History talk, happy feet at senior center
The Vale Senior Center will feature the Malheur Country Historical Society meeting March 13, with Mark Goddard as speaker.

Brewsky’s changes hands as longtime owners retire
Art and Cindy Lynch have turned over the popular restaurant to new owners Travis and Katherine Currey.

PHOTOS: Jordan Valley girls hoops headed to state semifinals with win over Country Christian
Jordan Valley is headed to the 1A state girls basketball playoffs after a 43-32 win over Country Christian on Wednesday, March 5.

Letters: Bentz interview sparks criticism
Writers voice concerns about federal firings and Medicaid, and Rep. Cliff Bentz’ views on such issues.