Michael Braden had a big change at the start of this year, which came on the heels of losing his bid for re-election to the Ontario City Council. At the time when he lost the bid to keep his seat, he questioned why. But when he found out on Jan. 1 that he was no longer going to be employed, …
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Michael Braden had a big change at the start of this year, which came on the heels of losing his bid for re-election to the Ontario City Counc…
We often hear people on television say that our nation’s school teachers deserve to be rewarded more than they are. Officials at Rogue Credit …
Riley Hill served as Ontario’s mayor for four years with his term ending in 2022, but he has been serving the greater community for dozens of …
In the fall, Fruitland High School alumni and retired NFL football player Jordan Gross took over the head coaching position for the Fruitland …
The Payette Community & Senior Center has been a labor of love for Executive Director Kathy Patrick, who took on the role in 2014. But wit…
Jacqueline Peña, of Ontario, completed her secondary education at Four Rivers Prep Academy on a high note: winning a statewide civics contest …
The news of the fire which destroyed First Baptist Church of New Plymouth spread quickly during the night of May 15. It grabbed the attention …
For some time, Eric Evans has been widely involved within the community for a number of years, including occupations such as the Malheur Count…
Long-time Payette County Planning and Zoning Commission Vice-Chairperson Jennifer Riebe never expected to be appointed to the county’s Board o…
If Malheur County had a “secret word” like on the long-running television series Pee Wee’s Playhouse, it would be: ONION.
“It’s weird to talk about it, because it’s just what you do,” said Sandy Kendall in her office at CASA of Eastern Oregon on June 23.
To invest in your community is how one becomes a part of it. That is the life lesson retired Ontario businesswoman Cheryl Cruson shared with t…
Fran McLean moved to Ontario to take over the reins as publisher at the Argus Observer in 1968, moving with his family from Ohio. He quickly r…
After a decade at the helm, Matt Stringer retired from Four Rivers Cultural Center on the final day of September of 2021.
No matter where life takes you, it’s good to remember the place you come from. Truckstop.com Founder Scott Moscrip lives that principle, even …
Poe lives in New Plymouth. In 1995, she moved to the area where she graduated New Plymouth High School. Poe furthered her studies at College o…
Poe lives in New Plymouth. In 1995, she moved to the area where she graduated New Plymouth High School. Poe furthered her studies at College o…
Before his death on Jan. 30, Dr. Dorin Daniels, of Ontario was well-known for a lifetime of service as well as for the doctor who delivered a …
ONTARIO — As Rev. Tim Brewer led an invocation at the local reception for the unveiling of the new U.S. Postal Service commemorative “Go For B…
When it comes to nursing — whether students or seasoned professionals — the knowledge gained during the COVID-19 pandemic was vast. And many n…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had different impacts on businesses depending on their situations and how they were impacted by responses to the vir…
COVID-19 gave many people a chance to do some self-reflection last year, as well as time to devote to their hobbies. For Ontario resident Bob …
For many people, domestic violence is a topic that can’t simply be ignored as they have to live daily in the presence of it. And sometimes hom…
Nyssa High School offers a plethora of courses and activities, from the different academic challenges to the various clubs and athletics. The …
ONTARIO — Meals on Wheels is a service that provides food to home-bound senior citizens and people with disabilities who are not able to get o…
Being in foster care can be stressful — not only for the youth involved, but those trying to provide a safe home for them as they work to get …
WESTERN TREASURE VALLEY — Dog-lovers of the Western Treasure Valley, this is the adaptation to change that will make tails wag nonstop.
Before COVID-19 came around, school and work were pretty routine: The alarm clock went off, we got up, got dressed, got in our cars or on the …
While many of us don’t have experience in being without a place to sleep at night, several members of our community unfortunately do. With the…
What is home? For many, it’s the four walls and the roof over your head, and not much else. But for others, it’s the feeling that you belong w…
PAYETTE - Just because your past or present isn’t the greatest to think about does not necessarily mean things will always be that way. That’s…
ONTARIO — When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, officials with the city of Ontario had to make necessary changes to the way things are…
Don’t start the engines. Douse the lights, too.
MALHEUR COUNTY — For local schools, it has been frustrating dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic starting about a year ago, which saw the closur…