Articles from the March 16, 2023 edition
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Port Comprehensive Plan workshop discusses the future of rail line
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Board heard from Consultants Maul, Foster and Alongi who facilitated another monthly workshop to discuss an identified top priority topic, the sale of a Port asset,...
Fiber Optic lines going up in Dayton
The Port of Columbia's Dayton Community Broadband Project got underway in February with crews from Zere dB Communications LLC, Spokane, doing the outside-plant work of installing 432-strand fiber...
No more waiting on Pavilion rest room project
DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds pavilion restroom renovation will be complete Friday, March 17, much to the relief of not only the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, which will be giving the new f...
Mexico or Las Vegas? It's yours for the bidding
DAYTON–Bask on a luxurious beach at Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, or see Carrie Underwood perform in concert in fabulous Las Vegas...just raise your hand and make that dream come true! It could happen t...
Quote of the Week
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” – Stella Adler... Full story
Commentary
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker We have an old Kenmore washing machine. We think we’ll keep it. It replaced a Maytag. You know, the one with the lonely repairman, his life ebbing away as he awaits a call that (supposedly) never comes. The Maytag m...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–As Washington state seeks to find a financial solution to fund road construction projects, address backlogs in transportation maintenance and preservation needs, and fix crumbling i...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, In the past two weeks I have had conversations, seen, and heard comments and have been in discussions regarding the library meeting of February 27. I believe clarity is more important than agreement and that sometimes clarity leads to...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The FFA South Sub Districts took place on March 8, Sources of Strength Training on Tuesday, March 7 and Spring Spirit and Prom planning are in the works. The FFA South Sub-District Speaking E...
Pastor's Corner
Living where we do, we often hear the helicopter ambulance struggling to land at the hospital, in an attempt to transport someone in critical condition. The roaring sound of the helicopter motor fighting the wind and the risky, repeated attempts the...
Rockin D Riders 4-H Club
DAYTON–Rockin D Riders 4-H Club watched carefully while Kennie Reeves, DVM, demonstrated how to create a "Catch-all Halter" out of baling twine. Pictured from left to right is Isabelle Anderson, D...
Grants Available for Columbia County Nonprofits
DAYTON–The Warren Community Action fund is accepting grant applications from nonprofit and charitable organizations serving Columbia County and the surrounding area, including Waitsburg. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2023. The Warren C...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago March 13, 2013 James Moyer has been named director of Washington State University's Agricultural Research Center. He will also serve as associate dean for research for the College of Agricultural, Human and National Resource Sciences....
Dayton Days rodeo set for May 26, 27
DAYTON–Plans are under way for hooves and horsehide in Dayton this coming Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 and 27, for the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Assoc. Rodeo. Officers and board members of Dayton Days Inc. met earlier this week to d...
Growing the workforce demands housing
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia Board discussed the Blue Mountain Station, growing the workforce and working to provide more housing; and future purchase of a downtown property. Maul, Foster and Alongi c...
Obituary
Marilyn Kaye Roff June 30, 1937–March 7, 2023 Marilyn Kaye Roff, much loved, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, gained her "angel wings" on March 7, 2023 at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Wash. She was born to Cecil and Clara W...
Dayton Chapter of National Honor Society inducts new members
DAYTON–The local chapter of National Honor Society inducted five new members at a ceremony held in the High School Media Center on March 7. Inducted were Balian Walter, Kamryn Tupling, Madison R...
Kindergarten Round-up dates set
DAYTON– The local School District is holding the annual “Kindergarten Round-up” at the Elementary School beginning April 11-13. Kindergarten Round-up will be held during the afternoon and early evening hours on April 11, 12, and 13. This is an oppor...
Broadband Project topic of Port meeting
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Commission heard updates from Executive Director Jennie Dickinson, during the meeting March 8, on payments and vouchers, assets, and projects particularly regarding Blue...
Wrestlers see success
LEWISTON–Dayton-Waitsburg Middle School wrestlers competed at the Bi-State Tournament in Lewiston on March 4, with Byron Collier, Akayden Mikesell and Carter Barron doing well in their weight classes. Top three in each weight received medals. C...
Weather
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57....
Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack Spring Sports
Returning lettermen and letterwomen will serve as the backbone of experience for the Wolfpack baseball, fast-pitch softball, and track and field programs....
DW track opens season at WW
WALLA WALLA–Dayton-Waitsburg Track and Field Wolfpack competed at their first meet of the season here last Saturday and sprinter Hudson Reser finished in the top 20 among competition from three 4A schools, Kennewick, Mead, Walla Walla high schools, C...
Winter Sports Awards Monday
DAYTON–Fans of Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack's basketball and cheer winter season can send those student-athletes off with their best wishes with the Winter Sports Awards at 7 p.m., Monday, March 21, in the Dayton H.S. Auditorium. Student-athletes w...
