NYSSA – The Nyssa School District will begin providing free breakfast and lunch to all registered Nyssa school students at eight locations starting this week. Students can pick up the bags at the following locations and times during school days: •Rio Vista and Sparks Trailer Park 11-11:20 a.m. •Nyssa Library[Read More…]
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Thunderegg Days returning to Nyssa July 9-11
Nyssa’s annual Thunderegg Days festival is slated to open next Thursday and run through Saturday. Originally focused on the unique rocks created from volcanic ash layers, the event now offers a wide variety of entertainment. (The Enterprise/File) The Thunderegg Days and Festival will return to Nyssa from Thursday, July 9,[Read More…]
Nyssa High School graduate wins $3,000 wrestling scholarship
Nyssa 152-pound wrestler Elijah Cleaver won his second state title after defeating Rainier’s David Katon 7-0 in the 2019 OSSA state wrestling championships finals. (Photo by Ed Petersen) A 2020 Nyssa High School graduate was one of three individuals awarded a wrestling scholarship from the Save Oregon Wrestling Foundation. Elijah[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Parade makes great tribute to 2020 class
Nyssa High graduates rode in a parade last week before heading to the Parma Motor-Vu Drive-In theater to watch a video compilation of the senior class. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) Hurrah for Nyssa, especially your support of the Class of 2020! It was great to see so many cars lining Main[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Silk flowers needed for Memorial Day tributes
The youth at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church are planning to decorate graves this weekend and need your assistance with a donation of silk flowers. If you have gently used, or new flowers to donate, please take them to the church office or entrance of the church, located at 504 Locust[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Local eateries, fundraisers are adapting
Shop Local, spend your money where your heart is – Never before has shopping local been so important. Not only to keep close to home and go out only for necessities, but also to support the small businesses who give back to the Nyssa community. Switching to carry-out only, several[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Loom knitting, bingo and S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G Bee
Thursday will be a busy day in Nyssa with activities at the library, senior center and Nyssa Elementary School. A loom knitting class will be offered at the library starting at 5:30 p.m. for ages 10 and older. There is no fee for the class, but those planning to participate[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Library events, seniors dance and annual chamber banquet
NYSAA – A 2019 Gallup poll listing nine common cultural activities found a visit to the library was the No. 1 leisure activity, ahead of movies, sporting events and a concert or play. The Nyssa Public Library is a hub of activities for all ages in the community. On the[Read More…]
NYSSA NEWS: Local church hosting show to help parents navigate digital age
Nyssa Christian Fellowship is hosting “Connect” by Kirk Cameron at 7 p.m. this Thursday. The church is at 220 S. 5th St. in Nyssa. Childcare will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks. “Connect” is a documentary regarding social media and parenting in the digital age. The trailer can be viewed[Read More…]
Nyssa council takes stand affirming right to bear arms
(Enterprise/File) NYSSA – The Nyssa City Council recently approved a resolution affirming the city’s support for the Second Amendment, and opposing any infringement by state and federal lawmakers upon gun rights. The resolution came after residents brought up the topic to the City Council, prompting the resolution on Tuesday, Feb.[Read More…]