Articles from the April 4, 2024 edition
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Dale Walling appointed to library board
DAYTON–Local resident Dale Walling was chosen from among seven candidates for the open Columbia County Rural Library District Board of Trustees on March 15 by the Board of County Commissioners (...
Representatives review 2024 Legislative session
DAYTON–Both Ninth District representatives, Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy) and Joe Schmick (R-Colfax), were delighted that three of six initiatives to the Legislature were passed, and both weren't unhappy t...
Pool Board prepares for community meeting
DAYTON–The Parks and Recreation District Pool Board (PB) is planning a community meeting for April 18 at 6 p.m. at the Elementary School multi-purpose room. They are seeking public input on what is n...
Dayton youngsters find prize Golden Eggs
It was all smiles for those who found the prized golden eggs at the Dayton Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at the Dayton City Park. Back row: Aiden Donovan, Reece Lambert, Jaxson Fabian,...
Quote of the Week
“Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” – Mark Twain...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Spring Break for the School District began April 1. Students will be back to school Monday, April 8. When students return, the Dayton High School (DHS) "Spring Spirit Week" will kick-off A...
SB5824, bill to close library voter loophole, signed into law
OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5824 sponsored by Senators Sam Hunt, D-Olympia; Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines; Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue; Marko Liias, D-Edmonds; and T'wina Nobles, D...
School Board approves contract with Jeremy Wheatley
DAYTON–The Dayton School Board unanimously approved a three-year contract with Jeremy Wheatley for the superintendent position during a special meeting on March 29. During the "Meet The Candidates F...
Waitsburg man recovering from burn accident
WAITSBURG–A Waitsburg man, Mark Leroue Jr., is recovering from third-degree burns at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle following a March 11 explosion at Nancy’s Dream Garden Center on Second Street. Leroue, 34, was helping insulate a 10-foot by...
Yamate students arrive April 12
DAYTON–The High School will again participate in the Yamate exchange this year. Students arrive on April 12 approximately 5 p.m. There is a cultural presentation at the high school gym on April 15 a...
Pastor's Corner
The young couple often picnicked in the cemetery overlooking Dayton. They explained that though many would think it a strange location, they enjoyed the peaceful quietness and the green beauty surrounding them. It was of note that they could be so...
OBITUARY
Roland Delbert Schirman November 1, 1937–March 22, 2024 Roland Delbert Schirman, 86, of Dayton, Wash., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 22, 2024, after a brief but aggressive infection, while visiting in Denver, Colo. Born i...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago April 3, 2013 Bank of America trustee Kevin Paulson VSP, presented a summary of income money from the farm in the W. W. Day Trust for the crop year 2012. The farm has 1379.2 tillable acres. The trust had $136,000 for disbursement with...
Dawgs run, throw and jump at Clay Lewis Invite
HANFORD–Large meets with scores of competitors from 4A schools down to 1B was an experience for the Bulldog Track and Field program here March 30 at the Clay Lewis Invitational. "Large meets like t...
Undefeated Dawgs resume season Saturday
COLTON–The Bulldogs notched a 12-2 win over the Wildcats here Tuesday after sweeping the team at home on Saturday, 21-3 and 15-3. A non-conference game at Touchet on March 19 ended in a tie, 8-8. D...
