Articles from the December 3, 2020 edition
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Spike in infections keeps Dayton Schools in remote learning
DAYTON-Up until this week the Dayton School District was one of the few districts offering in-person learning in the state. This was largely due to the low number of COVID-19 cases in the county, as...
Chamber's "Believe" Christmas Cruise delights Dayton neighborhoods
DAYTON–The air was brisk and the lights were bright as this community made the best of its annual Christmas celebrations with a BELIEVE Christmas Cruise in, through and around Dayton last Friday, N...
County tightening its belt
DAYTON–The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC), including Commissioner-elect Marty Hall, met with County Auditor Anne Higgins at the meeting on November 30, to prepare the 2021 budget for final appro...
Quote of the Week
“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done. The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object. On matte... Full story
Quilt of Valor presenters clarified
DAYTON–Two talented quilters, Debbie Bailey and Sylvia Demaris, crafted the quilts given to three local veterans recently. Bailey made the Quilts of Valor given to veterans John Eaton, Army, and Chet Powers, US Navy WWII. Demaris constructed the Q...
COMMENTARY
I was reading through the obituary of life-long Dayton citizen Nadine Warren and was thoroughly impressed with how involved she was during her life. She was a farm wife. She had a career. She went to Kinman Business University and was a secretary. Bu...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Yeah, he wished he was a cowboy but just at times like this (Yup, he’s glad that he’s a cowboy but there’s times on days like this) When he spent the day ahorseback and had time to reminisce (When...
OPINION
To reduce the spread of coronavirus in our state, the Inslee Administration set a goal of reaching 90 percent of people with a positive test within one day in order to begin gathering information...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, I feel compelled to respond to the letter / article that has been in the paper about Lee Ann Literal. As you all may know, Lee Ann has been instrumental at our Columbia County Fairgrounds for more than 20 years. She has spent many...
LIBRARY NEWS
DAYTON–The 4th Street Market known as Steve's Grocery, has always been a special gathering place, a neighborhood market where you can grab a gallon of milk, a Hermiston watermelon, a Christmas t...
SCHOOL MENU
BREAKFAST Wednesday, Dec 2: Waffle Sticks, Sausage Link, Fruit, Milk Thursday, Dec 3: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pastry, Fruit, Milk Friday, Dec 4: Cereal, Fruit, Milk Monday, Dec 7: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk Tuesday, Dec 8: Breakfast Burrito,...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Last week was Thanksgiving and for the students of Dayton High School, not only does this mean food and family, it also means a much-needed break from school. This year, Thanksgiving Break w...
Obituary
Arnella Nadine Magill Warren November 1926–November 16, 2020 Arnella Nadine Magill Warren, "Nadine," passed away, at the age of 94, on November 16, 2020, at Booker Rest Home in Dayton, Wash. Nadine w...
Obituary
Robert Earl Manis November 28, 1932-November 27, 2020 Robert Earl Manis passed away one day short of his 88th birthday at his home in Dayton, Wash. He was born on 28 Nov 1932, in Delta, UT, the...
Obituary
Dixie Lee "Neal" Verstoppen January 3, 1933 – November 15, 2020 Dixie Lee Neal, age 87, of John Day and former long-time resident of Dayton, Wash., passed away on November 15, 2020 with her loving f...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago December 1, 2010 Dayton’s Christmas kick-off was enjoyed by a weather-shortened crowd. Most merchants were pleased with retail results. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 29, 1995 Pam Sunderland Catlin, daughter of Art and Jean S...
