Articles from the March 5, 2020 edition
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Celebrating a young hero
DAYTON–A special ceremony was held in the Columbia County Superior Court at the courthouse on February 28, in honor of Karl Burnstad, a seven-year-old who was presented with a Lifesaving Award for s...
Dingle's of Dayton burglarized
DAYTON–Historic hardware store Dingle's of Dayton was broken into in the early morning hours of March 3, and an estimated two dozen pocket knives and one flashlight were taken, store owner Mindy B...
Community groups address CCRLD issues
DAYTON–There has been increased contention between the Board of Trustees at the Columbia County Rural Library District (CCRLD) and a group of community members, some of whom are past employees of t...
Quote of the Week
“Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time” – Voltaire...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–I'm sure many of you have been wondering, so let me explain why I voted against the Happy Meal bill. Senate Bill 6455 aims to address the alarming social problem created by the fact that c...
On the Edge of Common Sense
“Boys will be boys,” reflected Jack, as he told me a story from his youth. Seems when Jack was a teenager back in Ripley, Oklahoma, he and his teenage friend were serious about becoming bull rid...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Is it just me or has the packaging of today’s products become Enemy Number One for senior citizens? I think things started to go astray with strapping tape. Its invention seemed harmless enough until the package it wrapped became i...
Oregon identifies third presumptive positive case of COVID-19
Oregon resident hospitalized in Walla Walla; Oregon school gym closed PORTLAND, Ore.–Oregon health officials have identified a third presumptive positive case of COVID-19 among state residents. The third case is an adult Oregon resident from U...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The Dayton FFA Agriculture Sales (Ag Sales) team of four competed against five other groups at the District VI contest in Colton, Wash., on February 26. They celebrated a second-place v...
School Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, Mar 4: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Mar 5: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Mar 6: Yogurt Parfait, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Mar 9: Pancakes, Cheddar Omelet, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Mar 10: Breakfast...
Death Notice
Andy Anderson passed away on February 28, 2020 at home in Dayton. He was born on May 23, 1928, in Dayton. Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home, Dayton, is caring for the family....
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago March 3, 2010 March features fund raising with “Donations Month” in Dayton. A surprise Bluegrass fund raising event and Celtic Moon Musical performances for the Liberty Theater, Pheasants Forever banquet and the County Fair dessert to...
DW Girls named to All-League team
DAYTON–Three Dayton-Waitsburg basketball players were named to the 2B Girl’s EWAC East Division All Conference teams. DW junior post Sadie Seney was named to the First Team, joining Jadyn Johnson of Columbia, Jen Jacobo of Columbia, Emma Reed of Lib...
Dayton Honor Band to play in Clarkston
CLARKSTON–Honor Band to perform at the Clarkston High School Auditorium this coming Monday, March 9, at 6-7 p.m. They will perform three pieces: Inchon by Robert W. Smith; Rough-Riders (A March) by K...
