Articles from the October 5, 2023 edition
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Columbia Pulp assets sold
SEATTLE–The sale of the assets of the defunct straw-to-pulp Columbia Pulp I, LLC is complete except for a judge's final order approving distribution of the funds, and there's good news for Columbia C...
Nonpayment of taxes affected County taxing districts
DAYTON–With the impending receipt of over $2 million in back taxes just around the corner, the effect of several years of unpaid taxes by Columbia Pulp I, LLC, did have an adverse effect on Columbia County, says Carla Rowe, County Treasurer. ...
Fall Festival and Historic Home Tours this weekend
DAYTON–It's Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain Station and a great time to visit town and tour some of Our Fair City's most stately and historic homes this weekend. The Blue Mountain Station's Fall F...
West Nile Virus detected in neighboring counties in late September
WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (WWCDCH), Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD), and the Washington State Department of Health have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in residents from Walla Walla and F...
Local students share insights after touring Washington, D.C.
DAYTON–Four Dayton High School students spent a week last summer touring the nation's capital as part of a program called World Classrooms. The foursome, along with chaperone Kristin Frankie, saw t...
Quote of the Week
“Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.” – Marlene Dietrich...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–This was Gear Up week for secondary students. Gear Up is "Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs." This fantastic federally funded program helps students nationwide be...
Former Spokane Co. sheriff to speak here
DAYTON–Former Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich will give the keynote address when the Columbia County Republican Central Committee holds its annual Lincoln Day Dinner here Saturday, October 14 a...
At The Theater
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is a brand-new adventure in this series about the Portokalos family. Join them as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists and turns. Nia Vardalos wrote, directs,...
Pastor's Corner
Prior to his conversion, the Apostle Paul (under the name of Saul) was responsible for the imprisonment of Christians, some of them being put to death. The Lord got ahold of him and he became a new creation in Christ. Paul referred to himself as...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago Four local World War II veterans, USMC veteran Bob Budig, U.S. Army veterans Lowell Richter and Fred Gritman of Dayton, and US Navy veteran Jack McCaw of Waitsburg, flew to Washington D.C. through Inland Northwest Honor Flight to view m...
Columbia County Fair Results
YOUTH OPEN CLASS SWEEPSTAKES: Waylen Dieu, Georgia Reser, Jessalyn Nichols RESERVE SWEEPSTAKES: Samuel Dieu, Logan Potter, Clive Bye JUDGE'S CHOICE: Gracyn Payne SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD: Gracyn Payne...
2023 Fair Horse Show Results
4-H Junior Overall: Grand Champion Ashlyn Brooks. Reserve Grand Champion Brooklyn Pounds. Participant: Zoe Anderson. 4-H Intermediate Overall: Grand Champion Mikayla Close John. Reserve Grand...
Bulldogs rally for win over Eagles
DAYTON–A time-expired touchdown pass by the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles was called back on an offensive pass-interference flag, and the Bulldog defense chased SJEL's quarterback out of bounds t...