Articles from the September 14, 2023 edition
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Restraining order granted to remove library dissolution question from ballot
By Loyal Baker DAYTON–Following a hearing here on September 6, plaintiff Neighbors United for Progress, a Columbia County political action committee, obtained a temporary restraining order from C...
Crowds enjoy sunshine, livestock, food and fun at Columbia County Fair
The 2023 Columbia County Fair not only celebrated Fair Dreams in a Small Town, but also celebrated a group of 32 of the community’s movers and shakers who participated in a new event: Farmer O...
School Board: Time to consider a capital levy
DAYTON–The School Board heard a broad discussion on initiating a capital levy; and reviewed Washington Standards-Based Superintendent Framework and specific goals during the meeting on September 6. S...
Quote of the Week
“I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.” – Gerald R. Ford...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago September 11, 2013 Students at Dayton Elementary School have a new piece of equipment on the playground. To help purchase the piece of new play equipment, students participated in a Read-A-Thon fundraiser. Other financial assistance...
OBITUARY
Beldon Lafayette Pearson March, 28, 1935 - Sept 11, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beldon Pearson, who left us on September 11, 2023, at the age of 88. He was born on March 28, 1935 in Kelso, Wash., to Sherman and Nora...
Bulldogs rally for first home win since 2014
DAYTON–The Dayton Bulldogs overcame a deficit in the first half to tie the score, then went on to register a seismic 62-38 win over the Yakama Nation Tribal Eagles, winning the first home game for t...
Lady Dawgs open season with five-set win
DAYTON–The reconstituted Lady Bulldog Volleyball Program got off to a rousing start with a five-set win over White Swan here Thursday, September 7. The win puts the Bulldog's record at 1-0 as the program jumps right into league play this week at C...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–This year, Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days took place on August 31 through September 3. Four Dayton FFA members, Gloree Grace, Kaelie Jonas, Elsie Mann, and Wyntr McCauley all brought their p...
At The Theater
Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs–a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). T...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, After attending the last Library Board meeting, it seemed clear that the Library Board has no intention of acting on the concerns of parents who want sexually explicit books out of reach of small children. I was told that a board...
SAIL is back!
POMEROY–The Stay Active and Independent for Life Class (SAIL), sponsored by Garfield County Public Health, returns for a ten-week program at the Senior Center located at 695 Main St., on Tuesday, September 26 through November 28, at 1:15-2:30 p.m. S...
Local takes top place at Palouse Empire Fair
COLFAX–Pomeroy FFA member Colby Ledgerwood receive Grand Champion Fitting and Showing, and place third overall for FFA market steer. Ledgerwood took his steer Double Stuff to the Palouse Empire F...
