Despite shoppers being out in full force for Black Friday, local retailers reported lackluster sales as consumers pull back on spending.
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Long-term care advocate from Ontario named to Senate task force
A local long-term care advocate and business owner has been appointed to a state Senate task force to study how Oregon can lessen the logjam of recuperating patients at area hospitals due to a shortage of long-term care resources.
Coach gains grant for soccer training facility
A local soccer coach aims to grow talent at home after earning an economic grant to open an indoor training facility.
Local leaders regroup on tourism revenue, strategy, impact
Drawing more visitors to Malheur County to mountain bike, take in the desert night sky and see Vale’s historic murals were among the discussion topics at a series of meetings last month on how to boost tourism in the region.
TVCC, Pioneer Place among nine entities picked to receive grants from Border Board
TVCC and Pioneer Place were among nine organizations to receive grants aimed at spurring economic growth along the Idaho border with Malheur County.
Talented and gifted program in Ontario seeks path to success
With 140 advanced learners in Ontario’s Talented and Gifted program, district leaders are seeking to expand opportunities for talented and gifted students and make the program for accessible for students from underserved communities.
Ontario firefighters bring dog back to life at house fire on Oregon Street
Ontario fire fighters revived a dog and brought it back to life Monday, Nov. 20 at the scene of a house fire on Oregon Street.
Ontario considers closing Pioneer, Cairo schools when elementary shift takes hold
Ontario School District leaders intend on shuttering two rural elementary schools as administrators move to shift all elementary students into three of the district’s five schools, according to a school plan education officials have been referring parents to on the district’s website.
Newlyweds open tire store in Ontario
Ontario has new tire business, I84 Kustom Wheels and Tires, owned by newlyweds Alberto Gonzalez and Georgina De La Cruz.
Here comes the parade – Santa breakfast, too
Two signature holiday events are set to roll into Ontario next month. Santa’s Breakfast, hosted by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Dec. 1 and the Winter Wonderland Parade, Saturday, Dec. 2, in downtown Ontario.