Articles from the November 16, 2023 edition
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Christmas Kick-off coming to town November 24-25
DAYTON–The Chamber of Commerce sponsored "The Town That Still Believes" Christmas Kickoff 2023 is a community event on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 24 and 25. "Chestnuts r...
Two Local Veterans Honored with Quilts of Valor
Local Veterans Chuck Beleny, seated left, and Chuck James, seated right, were pleasantly surprised when they were presented Quilts of Valor in a ceremony held during the local American Legion Post's...
36th Annual Turkey Bingo Saturday
DAYTON–Thanksgiving tradition, courtesy of the Dayton Kiwanis Club, will continue here as it has for the past 36 years. Kiwanis Turkey Bingo is set for this Saturday, November 18, at the Dayton E...
Dayton School board discusses levy
DAYTON-The School Board held a special meeting on November 7 to discuss an EP&O (Education, Programs and Operations) Replacement Capital Levy to go on the ballot in 2024, as well as priorities for...
Disney's The Little Mermaid on stage now
Disney's "The Little Mermaid" opened with quite a splash Thursday, November 9 as this year's fall musical, with an evening performance at the Liberty Theater. It's a story of love, of family, and of...
Quote of the Week
“In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one.” – H. L. Mencken... Full story
Kyle Anderson named Citizen of the Year at Chamber Community Service Awards
DAYTON–Outstanding individuals and businesses in the community were honored at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Banquet November 9 at the Fairgrounds Pavilion. Some 90 community m...
Quilts presented on Veterans Day
DAYTON–Two local veterans were presented Quilts of Valor at a ceremony held following the Veterans Day Breakfast at the Frank E. Bauers American Legion Post No. 42 here last Saturday. Charles G. Beleny, M.D., a retired Air Force colonel, and Chuck J...
Jack McCaw honored for 50 years as Scottish Rite Mason
Jack McCaw of Waitsburg, a Past Master of Waitsburg Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M. and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, was presented the 50-Year Blue Cap at the Walla Walla Masonic Center on November 7,...
Pastor's Corner
Even Christians stumble and fall in their relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We must honor God’s promise that when we acknowledge our sins to Him, He truly forgives us. We are promised: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and...
Marina KOA update requirements evaluated
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard an update on Lyon's Ferry Marina and concerns regarding keeping the KOA Holiday branding at the November 8 meeting. The Port previously determined that the Lyon's Ferry Marina needs to install a minimum...
Spots where Main Street trees removed prepared for new planting
The crew from Humbert Asphalt were in town this week, finishing removal of stumps and readying the spots where downtown trees were removed for new plantings. -Chronicle photo...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago November 13, 2013 Chamber members and friends gathered at the Running T Ranch for the annual Dayton Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, honoring Citizen of the Year-Duane Dunlap. Dunlap has been a tireless volunteer his entire life....
What's New At School
DAYTON–Senior and Junior High School students honored veterans during a Thursday afternoon assembly held in the gymnasium. Many high school students were still recovering from the homecoming a...