Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition
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BOCC appoints Kevin Rust to library board
DAYTON-The Columbia County Commissioners (BOCC) appointed Kevin Rust to the open Library Board of Trustees position after an executive session to vote for one of the seven applicants, including...
Raising Bee
POMEROY–In the aftermath of a devastating barn fire just a week ago, the Community Bible Church of Dayton and a passel of friends and neighbors put together a traditional barn raising, something my pa...
Brix and Brew
There were plenty of laughs and hijinx at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce'e Brix and Brew fund raiser on March 17-and plenty of "wearin' o' the green." One of the event's popular activities is Heads...
Quote of the Week
“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” – Mark Twain...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–Washington held its first carbon allowance auction on March 7 under the new cap-and-invest law passed in 2021. Results from the first auction were announced on March 14, in which industry p...
At The Theater
Shazam! Fury of the Gods continues the story of teenage Billy Batson (Zachary Levi) who, upon reciting the magic word "SHAZAM!," is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam. This movie is an action/adventure, comedy, fantasy that the...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, As many Columbia County residents know by now, there is a petition circulating that proposes to put dissolution of the Columbia County Rural Library District on the ballot. Dissolution of the district would result in the permanent...
Food Bank receives donation from Puget Sound Energy
DAYTON–Puget Sound Energy (PSE) presented the local food bank with a $1,500 check. Local donations will purchase canned meat, legumes, canned chili, fruits, vegetables, and personal items which are c...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The local FFA Chapter members participated in the District and State Qualifier competition in Asotin and Pullman on March 22 and 23. This week, the Dayton FFA Agronomy team: Graci Turner, Colt...
Pastor's Corner
A Boise library received a book return 110 years after it had been checked out. The children's book was 40,000 days overdue and could have amassed fines of two cents per day, adding up to more than $800,000. However, the library policy was changed...
BASH this weekend
DAYTON–This year's Bluewood BASH promises a western-themed weekend of fun, Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment that kicks off on Saturday, April 1, with Family Day Sunday, April 2. The costume c...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago March 27, 2013 In February, three generations of the Sunderland family, Paul Sunderland and his daughter, Jenny Healy, arrived in Dayton with their skis to pick up Jean Sunderland, Paul's mom and Jenny's grandmother, to ski at...
OBITUARY
Betty Ann Fletcher September 13, 1932–March 25, 2023 Betty Ann Fletcher, longtime Dayton resident, passed away March 25, 2023 in Walla Walla. She was 90 years of age. Betty Ann was born September 13, 1932 in Dayton to W. Ray and Annabel Jackson R...
Track athletes set Personal Records
COLLEGE PLACE–With a few meets behind them, Dayton-Waitsburg thinclads are exuding more confidence as they compete, believes Head Coach Dan Nechodom. Several team members set personal records at r...
DW golfers hit the links
WALLA WALLA–Dayton-Waitsburg's hit the links for two challenging matches, shooting nine holes at Wine Valley on March 22 and playing the Country Club the next day. "We only had three of our golfers th...
Fast-Pitch starts hot
POMEROY–Dayton-Waitsburg won both games against Pomeroy Tuesday, March 28, going 25-14 in the first game and 20-17 in the second. At White Swan on March 18, the Lady Wolfpack won 24-5 and 16-2....
Coyotes bite DW Wolfpack in twin bill
BURBANK–The Wolfpack fell behind early and couldn't recover in a 10-0 loss to Columbia here March 25. In the nightcap, the Wolfpack saw a little more offensive production but still lost 17-7. A March 28 single game versus Touchet and a March 30 d...
