Articles from the February 27, 2020 edition
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Ballots mailed for Washington's March 10 Presidential Primary
DAYTON–Ballots to Columbia County voters have been mailed for the Washington State 2020 Presidential Primary. Ballots were mailed February 21 and must be postmarked by March 10, 2020, or dropped in any official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on March 1...
How Can I Be Prepared for a COVID-19 Outbreak?
COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus. There are no treatments for it. Most people will recover on their own, but some people can develop pneumonia and require medical care or hospitalization. In Washington state, one person has tested positive for...
City and County temporarily waive building permit fees for flood repair
DAYTON–The City of Dayton passed Resolution No. 1411 and Columbia County Commissioners passed Resolution 2020-13, both approving to waive fees for building permits for victims of flood temporarily u...
Did Rural Library District improperly record audio with surveillance system?
DAYTON–Has the Columbia Country Rural Library District (CCRLD) been operating a surveillance system at the Dayton Public Library that records audio and video? Library Director Dusty Waltner ordered a...
Wolfpack: DW's student-approved mascot
DAYTON–The school boards for both Waitsburg and here met for their monthly meeting and voted to accept the students' choice of sports mascot of Wolfpack. Students' winning choice here was just a f...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–One of the best things about being your state representative is the time I get to spend learning. By listening and observing, I can more effectively advocate for you and your family in the L...
On the Edge of Common Sense
A collection of testimonials for Duct Tape in agriculture… From B.A., Large Animal Vet: I’ve been a Duct Tape believer ever since I had a cow tear her bag on a bob wire fence. It was a ghastly gas...
Letter to the Editor
To the editor, My goodness! 2019 has closed and the first two months of 2020 has brought surprises. It is an understatement to say 2020 so far holds a blend of reliable and unreliable. But through it all I can count on our local Dayton Chronicle to...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The Class of 2022 was tasked with putting on the annual Sadie Hawkins dance. Each year, the sophomores are in charge of organizing and preparing the "Sadies" including choosing the theme w...
At The Theater
Murder mysteries are a favorite past time of folks in Dayton and surrounding acreage. A hotel here, has sponsored murder mystery weekends for guests and locals to enjoy. Live productions at the...
School Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, Feb 26: Pancakes, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Feb 27: Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Feb 28: Scrambled Eggs, Maple Bar, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Feb 26: Nachos w/Beef & Beans, Olives,...
Dayton Lions Club to hold fund raiser
DAYTON–Tickets for the benefit Dayton Lions Club Crab Feed are on sale for the Saturday, March 7, 2020 and must be purchased by March 1. Tickets are available at Dingles of Dayton, Banner Bank b...
Middle School Students of the Month
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for January, left to right, Solomon Brenner, eighth grade; Jacob Sabin, seventh grade; and Lean Leonard, sixth grade. M...
Grade School Students of the Month
Congratulations to the following Grade School Students of the Month for January. From the left, Jordon McCowen, Fifth grade, Mrs. Richards; Ava Atwood, Fifth grade, Mrs. Reser; Rozlyn Magill-Katsel,...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February, 2010 The Columbia County Farm Bureau, Inc. (CCFB) Annual Meeting will convene at 10 a.m. in the Seneca Activity Center. A vote will be taken among regular (voting) members regarding the recommendation by the Board of...
Employers welcome effort to resolve trade dispute and support exporters
OLYMPIA–Washington employers welcomed a move by state legislators to resolve an international trade dispute with the World Trade Organization, saying legislation introduced Wednesday in the state Legislature will protect the ability of the s...
DW wrestler Carlos Norris finishes fourth at State
TACOMA–Carlos Norris's third time returning to the state wrestling tournament ended after the 138-lb. senior lost the second match and fought his way up through the consolation bracket to finish f...
