Your Hometown News Source
Your Hometown News Source
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 26
DAYTON–The 133rd edition of the Columbia County Fair is ready for the public to enjoy when it gets underway this weekend, Friday, September 10-12. Following 2020's COVID-altered event, the theme of "A Blue Ribbon A-Fair" is getting a second go-round. There's plenty of activities, entertainment and fun events planned for this year's Fair, open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Visitors to this year's fair are advised to wear a mask at all times. Friday opens with a free fair breakfast with paid g...
DAYTON–The 2021 Columbia County Fair is "back in the saddle again" and its Fair Hostess Kiley Curran, is looking forward to greeting everyone and everybody who come through the turnstyles during the Fair this coming weekend. Seventeen-year-old Curran, a resident of Waitsburg and a Columbia County Fair Hostess for a second consecutive year, is thrilled and honored to be representing the local fair again. "We have a lot of fun things planned for the Fair this year," Curran said. "We're having t...
DAYTON–In the wake of the ruling in Blake vs. State of Washington, which invalidated the felony drug possession law last February, counties that held up the law as it was written are facing questions about the process of paying back fines and fees as well as clearing records of people convicted under the statute. "The County has about 450 cases for simple possession dating back to when it was put in force in 1971," said Columbia County Prosecutor Dale Slack. "Blake vs. State ruled the law u...
DAYTON–Medical complications are attributed to the "untimely" death of Port of Columbia Commissioner Earle Marvin. "Commissioner Marvin passed away unexpectedly on August 30 at a Portland hospital after undergoing emergency surgery for a broken leg," said Jennie Dickinson, Executive Director of the Port. "He will be sorely missed," she said. Marvin was in his tenth year as a District 2 Port Commissioner, was the current chair of the commission, and had a little over two years left in his s...
DAYTON–Bluewood General Manager Kim Clark died Tuesday, August 31, of an apparent heart attack. Clark was working at the ski area at the time, and significant rescue efforts were attempted but were unsuccessful, according to a Ski Bluewood news release. "Kim passed away doing what he loved, with people he loved, on the mountain he loved," the Bluewood news release stated. "We're all heartbroken and in shock," said the release. "We appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time, e...
“The aim of life is to live, and to live means to be aware, joyously, drunkenly, serenely, divinely aware.” – Henry Miller...
Students are going back to school in person this week. They naturally have high hopes for the new school year. Their parents, though, are worried. The last 18 months of the COVID school shutdown have hurt families. Schools provided 16 months of remote instruction and six weeks of minimal in-person instruction. Parents are still worried about the COVID virus, about the masks and vaccines, and about making up the academic learning students have lost. They are examining their district...
1. If the new boss’s hat isn’t sweat stained, you can pretty much figger whose will be. 2. Phrases like, “My dad never paid me a dime till I was twenty-five”, or “I haven’t had a day off since dad’s funeral in 2017”, should put you on guard. 3. Expensive equipment doesn’t guarantee you’ll be paid well. That might be where the money’s all gone. 4. This should send up a warning flag, “My son is all-state in every sport in school, president of the senior class, engaged to the banker’s daughter, bui...
On the same day the Governor ordered state employees (and others) to be vaccinated or face employment termination, state employee unions announced Inslee has agreed to re-open their 2021-23 contracts to negotiate pay raises. If government employees are going to receive pay raises, a sales tax cut should be on the table too. It has long been past the time for Washingtonians to receive a broad-based tax cut. Washington has historically ranked among the leaders across the country with strong tax...
To the editor, Whatever your thoughts on the COVID vaccine itself, it’s hard to read something like last week’s article about Columbia County Health System’s vaccine mandate without thinking there was a mistake and a section of “The Gulag Archipelago” was accidently spliced into the Dayton Chronicle. From the Chronicle: “[CCHS CEO and Chief HR Officer found]...sometimes people have an initial emotional response against being forced to get the vaccination, but that in time, they soften and sometimes with education, change their minds.” I w...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Board of Health convened September 7. Public Health Administrator Martha Lanman provided an update of COVID-19 cases in the county. Last week cases hit a record high of 44 with a record testing day of 46 tests. Since then, cases have dropped to 33 but with many calls for testing after the long weekend. Commissioner Charles Amerein asked how many have been breakthrough cases to which Lanman said that data is not being requested nor collected by the State, but from what...
BREAKFAST Wed, Sept 8: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 9: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 10: NO SCHOOL – Fair Day Mon, Sept 13: Breakfast Sick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Sept 14: Cheddar Omelet, Toast, Jelly, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Sept 15: Muffin, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 16: Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Sept 17: Pop Tart, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk LUNCH Wed, Sept 8: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Veggies, Fruit, Milk Thur, S...
Thur, Sept 9: Baked Fish. Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes, Caesar Salad, Roll, Sunset Gelatin, Milk Tue, Sept 14: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pickled Beets, Salad, Wheat Bread, Cookies, Juice, Milk Thur, Sept 16 Spaghetti, Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk Tue, Sept 21: Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad, Roll, Gelatin, Milk Thur, Sept 23: Fried Chicken, Mac Salad, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Peach Cobbler, Milk...
Free Guy is an adventure-comedy. Actor Ryan Reynolds plays a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game and decides to become the hero of his own story, one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way, before it is too late. Rotten Tomatoes critics consider this movie "frivolous fun" and rate this 82% "fresh" or favorable, while the audience reviews rate it as 95%...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2021 Discretionary Grant Program. Public agencies, 501c3 nonprofit organizations and churches in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by October 1. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $35,000 for general operating or to support a specific program or project. Award announcements will be in December. For more information and to apply visit www.bluemo...
Randy Dean Lindquist, longtime Waitsburg resident, passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021 at the Dayton General Hospital. He was 67. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Chapel in Walla Walla on Sunday, September 12 at 3 p.m. Pastor Tom Rush will officiate. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to the Young Living Foundation–hope for justice or to the Christian Aid Center in Walla Walla. Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home of Dayton is caring for the family....
DAYTON–The 2021 Columbia County Fair FFA & 4-H Horse Show was held at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 28, and Sunday, August 29. Horse entries will be on hand at the Fair this weekend....
By Mitch Ketron Incident Commander Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team DAYTON–As restrictions in the national forests are eased this week, September 7, 2021, fire officials advise the public to remain clear of firefighting areas and drive safely while in the forest. On the Green Ridge Fire as of Tuesday, September 7, firefighters continued to knock down flare-ups that popped up, with assistance from helicopter bucket drops. In addition, firefighters continued to patrol the fire line, con...
DAYTON–The Laughery Family has awarded two $500 scholarships for 2021-22. Liza Jane Davis, engineering major and a senior at Washington State University (WSU); and Cassidy Laughery, freshman also at WSU were recipients. The Laughery family continues to support family members who are pursuing post high school educational opportunities....
Friends: We can depend on the seed of Jesus’ life within us. The Bible teaches we are “born again” by “imperishable seed” 1 Peter 1:23. Seeds are durable in their purpose to provide new life. We have the enduring life of Jesus within us. Trusting in Him, we will endure! Whatever we are going through, we are up for it. The invisible seed planted deep within us will become visible. His life will break out all over us. It will be seen in a confident attitude, a radiant countenance, and in deeds...
DAYTON–Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our area, the Columbia County Rural Library District will be switching to curbside-only service effective Thursday, September 2, 2021. The library and the Delany building will be closed to the public but staff will still be available during normal business hours. Patrons wishing to check out materials are encouraged to place holds online or call the library directly. Holds placed by noon will be available for pick up the next business day. Please call to make an appointment to pick up your b...
Columbia County Fire District 3 crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Hartsock Grade Tuesday morning, about 8:35 a.m. An unidentified vehicle, allegedly driven by Justin A. Grimes, 41, no city given, left the roadway and was swallowed by the brush in the ditch. Air bags were deployed and there were no injuries, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office reported. The vehicle was towed by Kyle's Towing. -Chronicle photo...
WAITSBURG–With Dayton Schools in remote learning on September 6-10, fall sports practices are being resumed for the high school with the goal of preventing or limiting any potential COVID exposure between athletes from the Dayton and Waitsburg schools, according to the Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack website. The September 10 Wolfpack Football game at Lake Roosevelt was canceled, and the opening game of the season is the September 17 contest at Cowiche against Highland High School. Volleyball practices are being conducted in Waitsburg and Dayton, s...
By Carolyn Henderson Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–The Wenaha Art Event features a number of gallery artists, in Small Paintings: Big Impact. This Art Event is presently running and runs through October 4. Although there are no official “rules” about what constitutes a small painting, it’s generally thought to be 12 inches or smaller, artwork size. Artists enjoy creating small paintings because they are an opportunity to try new techniques, or simply do something a little faster, as there is not so much canvas or panel to cover. Collec...
