Tag COMMUNITY NEWS

Dentinger Feed gears up to mill despite fire

The fire that scuttled the granary at Dentinger’s Feed and Seed was ruled an accident by the state fire marshal last week. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) VALE – Before the fire blazed it to the ground, the Dentinger Feed and Seed granary had been producing feed…

TVCC nets big donation to boost career-tech program

A $100,000 donation will help Treasure Valley Community College buy equipment for a new Career and Technical Education Center. (Photo courtesy of the TVCC Foundation) Ontario – A Boise family understands how learning and training environments shape the student experience.  Henry Bettis and his wife,…

Rail planners juggle ideas, expectations

Officials and residents offer suggestions for the the rail reload facility project at the Nyssa City Council chambers. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) NYSSA – For the past nine months, Greg Smith has not wavered from the mantra that one of the biggest challenges for a new…

Dentinger fire ruled as an accident

The aftermath of the fire that scorched the granary at Dentinger Feed and Seed. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) Vale — The fire that blazed through the Dentinger Feed and Seed granary Saturday was accidental, said Casey Kump, deputy state fire marshal. “We interviewed witnesses, the business…

This STEM stands for success

Barbara Brody (left) and Nickie Shira are part of a STEM programming team that was recently recognized for national awards by the 4-H. (The Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) ONTARIO – Barbara Brody is tearing up, but don’t worry – these are happy tears. It’s just after 1…

Dentingers look to rebuild, keep serving community

Mike (left) and Matt Dentinger chat in Dentingers on Monday afternoon. (The Enterprise/Max Egener) VALE – Rick Dentinger was busy on the phone Monday, making plans to take care of customers and rebuild from the weekend fire that destroyed the family’s granary. He used the…

Nyssa council has vacancy to fill

NYSSA – Nyssa is looking for a new city councilor with last week’s resignation of Buddy Mendive, who said he is moving to Fruitvale, Idaho with his family. Mendive’s term runs to the end of this year.  While he would like to have continued, he…

Report: Malheur kids mired in poverty

Volunteers serve up fish sticks as part of a free lunch at Wadleigh Park in Vale on Monday, July 23. (The Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) VALE – Children in Malheur County are almost twice as likely to be living in poverty compared to the rest of the…