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Articles from the October 31, 2024 edition


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  • He...could...go...all...the...way!

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–It was the thrill of a lifetime in the fourth quarter of the Dayton versus Pomeroy football game here last Friday. This reporter happened to be near the Bulldog sideline huddle between quarters and heard Head Coach Lucas Collier point to Dylan Brown and tell him he'd be getting the ball and to find a hole and "run like you've never run before." Brown is a Dayton Middle School eighth grader who had been called up from Middle School football to bolster Bulldog numbers for the final r... Full story

  • Fewer taxes because of Columbia Pulp closure reduces library district revenue

    Melissa Gemmell|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–Some 2025 budget items were cut because the closure of Columbia Pulp meant the overall allotment to the Columbia County Rural Library District was reduced by 0.6% compared to last year, but trustees approved the 2025 budget Oct. 21, including the allowed 1% increase over last year, which brings the annual budget to just over $500,000. The district may consider taking some or all of any banked capacity from not taking its full portion during previous years, but Director Ellen Brigham w...

  • Accident victim in serious condition

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–The driver in a Tuesday evening motor vehicle accident, airlifted to St. Joseph Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, was downgraded from critical to serious condition late last week, according to a nursing supervisor Friday afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Kaylub Prather, Dayton, was ejected from a 1991 Chevrolet on Patit Road near Lewis Gulch Road at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Prather was transported by Columbia County Fire District No. 3...

  • Accident at SR12 and Eager Road

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    A 32-year-old Dayton resident was transported to Dayton General Hospital following a one-vehicle collision early Sunday morning, October 27. Jacob A. Lambert, 109 W. Cameron St., was injured when the 2014 Mazda he was driving collided with the bank on SR12 east of Dayton at about 2:46 a.m. Dispatchers received an automated message and dispatched ambulance, police and fire personnel. Infractions for DUI, Driving While License Suspended 3rd, wheels off roadway, failure to wear safety belt,...

  • Booooo! It's Halloween!

    Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–Trick or treaters are invited to get a head start on Halloween today, October 31, by visiting Dayton's Downtown for the 2024 Trick or Treat Main Street, sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses. Participating businesses will have a Trick or Treat Main Street sign in their window to welcome trick or treaters to stop in. Remember to stop by the Columbia County Courthouse to visit the Sheriff's Office Halloween event. -Chronicle photo...

  • Quote of the Week

    Oct 31, 2024

    “Where is all the knowledge we lost with information?” – T.S. Eliot... Full story

  • Commentary

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    Since Joe Biden was inaugurated, it has been like watching a train wreck in slow motion. Thousands started streaming across the southern border. No amount of exposure of this disregard for our nation’s border and the laws that keep them secure had any effect. The vice president was put in charge of the border and she did nothing. For three years, we watched helplessly while migrants from around the world waded across the Rio Grande. This went on until Kamala Harris was repositioned as the presidential candidate at the national convention, a...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Oct 31, 2024

    To the editor, Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Due to Biden/Harris policies, the cost of living has risen. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the S and P, and Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, home prices from January, 2021, when they took office, until March, 2024, were up 33.9% (Shiller). Household energy from January, 2021, to May, 2024, was up 29.8% (BLS). Vehicle Maintenance and Repair from January, 2021 – May, 2024, up 30.5% (BLS). Motor V...

  • WEATHER

    Oct 31, 2024

    Thursday: Rain. High near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 35. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Saturday: Rain likely....

  • Dayton Chamber to honor Dayton's leaders

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–The 77th Annual Community Choice Awards will be held by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 7, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner following. Nominations have been open in seven categories: Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Start-Up of the Year (in business less than three years)....

  • Pastor's Corner

    Greg Brownell|Oct 31, 2024

    David's brothers appeared before Samuel who called them present to choose from them a new King. David wasn't among them. He was faithfully out guarding the sheep. Though Samuel thought the Lord wanted a particular brother to be anointed because of his stature and appearance, the Lord said no. Finally, Samuel asked if someone was missing and David was brought in. Samuel understood why he was initially wrong about who would be anointed. He said, "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord l...

  • At The Theater

    Oct 31, 2024

    In the movie White Bird, kindness even has the power to save lives, as Julian Albans, the bully who left Beecher Prep, is visited by his Grandmère from Paris, and is transformed by her remarkable story of compassion and courage. As a girl in Nazi-occupied France, the young Grandmère goes into hiding with the help of a schoolmate, a young man who risks everything to give her the chance to survive. Together, they find beauty and love in the secret world of their own creation. From Marc Forster (...

  • From the Dayton Chronicle archives

    Kaye Eaton|Oct 31, 2024

    Ten Years Ago October 29, 2014 Some thirty local business and property owners learned about energy conservation programs that are available through utilities and government agencies at the Energy Summit. Presentation detailed Pacific Power's "Wattsmart" incentive program, USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and outlined how to navigate local zoning, permitting and historic landscapes. The Dayton City Council voted to establish a Transportation Benefit District. The newly established...

  • Bulldogs get pass to second round of post-season play

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–What a season! Bulldog football finished 2-3 and fourth place in the SE1B Wheat Division after last Friday's 84-30 loss to Pomeroy, and for the third time, an opponent has canceled. Yakama Tribal forfeited this Saturday's home-field playoff game 2-0, likely advancing the Dawgs to seventh seed. Touchet plays Tekoa-Rosalia Friday, Nov. 1, says Sam Korslund, athletic director, and if T-R wins, Dayton is seventh seed. If Touchet wins, the seven and eight seeds will be determined Sunday, N...

  • Denver Hutchens named Player of the Week

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    Bulldog sophomore Denver Hutchens is the WIAA/Gesa Athlete of the Week for the seventh week of the 2024 football season. In the game against Tekoa-Rosalia, Hutchens was thrown to 10 times and completed nine catches, which accounted for 230 yards receiving and five touchdowns, averaging 25.5 yards per catch, with his longest reception being a 61-yard touchdown. One of his five touchdown catches came on a deflection off the hands of a different receiver, leading to a 51-yard touchdown for...

  • Lady Bulldogs wrap season with win

    Loyal Baker|Oct 31, 2024

    DAYTON–On senior night October 24, Dayton hosted the Waitsburg Cardinals and secured a decisive victory, winning four of five sets, with a loss to highly ranked Oakesdale Tuesday, Oct. 22, in three sets. The Lady Bulldogs finished 4-10 in league, 5-12 overall. Versus the Lady Cards, Dayton wons 25-19, 25-14, 25-21, 25-12, 14-16, with five sets guaranteed to build experience. "It was a great team effort," commented Head Coach Des Jones, "with every girl contributing to the success of the n...

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