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Quote of the Week
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” – Stella Adler...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–The FFA South Sub Districts took place on March 8, Sources of Strength Training on Tuesday, March 7 and Spring Spirit and Prom planning are in the works. The FFA South Sub-District Speaking...
Pastor's Corner
Living where we do, we often hear the helicopter ambulance struggling to land at the hospital, in an attempt to transport someone in critical condition. The roaring sound of the helicopter motor fighting the wind and the risky, repeated attempts the...
Rockin D Riders 4-H Club
DAYTON–Rockin D Riders 4-H Club watched carefully while Kennie Reeves, DVM, demonstrated how to create a "Catch-all Halter" out of baling twine. Pictured from left to right is Isabelle Anderson,...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago March 13, 2013 James Moyer has been named director of Washington State University's Agricultural Research Center. He will also serve as associate dean for research for the College of Agricultural, Human and National Resource Sciences....
Obituary
Marilyn Kaye Roff June 30, 1937–March 7, 2023 Marilyn Kaye Roff, much loved, devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, gained her "angel wings" on March 7, 2023 at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Wash. She was born to Cecil and Clara Williams...
Dayton Chapter of National Honor Society inducts new members
DAYTON–The local chapter of National Honor Society inducted five new members at a ceremony held in the High School Media Center on March 7. Inducted were Balian Walter, Kamryn Tupling, Madison...
Kindergarten Round-up dates set
DAYTON– The local School District is holding the annual “Kindergarten Round-up” at the Elementary School beginning April 11-13. Kindergarten Round-up will be held during the afternoon and early evening hours on April 11, 12, and 13. This is an...
Weather
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57....
Preston Hall Students of the Month
Staff and administration at Preston Hall in Waitsburg congratulate February Students of the Month for their school spirit. From left, Carter Barron, Sixth Grade; Cheri Mathews, Seventh Grade, and...
At The Theater
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Superhero partners Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) return to continue their adventures as Ant-Man and the Wasp. Together, with Hope's parents Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van...
Pastor's Corner
The Pastor gave his two boys a toy helicopter made of bamboo, cork, and powered by rubber bands. Living in a home with two libraries and stimulated by a love for learning, the two young boys made several copies of the toy helicopter as their...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago March 6, 2013 Dayton High School has 22 Future Business Leaders America students preparing for travel to Spokane to compete in business events and campaign for state office positions. Instructor Rob Moore, who has served as the local ch...
Obituary
Lynn Eldred Roberts January 8, 1938–February 24, 2023 Lynn Eldred Roberts, 85, passed away February 24, 2023, at Parkview Memory Care in Walla Walla, Wash. Lynn was born in his grandparents' home in Wren, Ore., to Eldred Claude Roberts and Velma Ar...
Quote of the Week
“The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau...
Students of the Month
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for January. From left to right, Natalie Knudson, eighth grade; Hunter Griffen, seventh grade; and Luke Collier, sixth...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Sadie Hawkins, “Hippies in the ’60s” themed dance took place on Friday, February 17 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Youth Building. The morning of the dance, it was announced that...
Pastor's Corner
A well-known commercial featured a fellow roaming around, saying into his cell phone, "Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?" He was trying to make a connection. America has gone mobile, even in occupations. A fleet of trucks along the...
At The Theater
80 For Brady is inspired by the true story of four elderly best friends living life to the fullest when they take a wild trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play. Roger Ebert says "It's a Cinderella story with four fairy...
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago February 27, 2012 The House Community Development, Housing and Tribal Affairs Committee voted to approve a measure that would create a new Walla Walla Veterans' Home as a branch of the Washington Soldiers' Home. Rep. Terry Nealey...
Obituary
John Nathan Eaton John Nathan Eaton passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 82 at his home in Olympia Wash. He is survived by his wife Betty (Tewalt), son Jay and his wife Janine, son-in-law Sam Yandle, granddaughter Cassandra (Philip)...
Quote of the Week
“Too often we.. enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” – John F. Kennedy...
February Is Heart Month
DAYTON–Every year we celebrate National Heart Month in February, and the President has signed it as official again this year. Columbia County Health System (CCHS) is promoting celebrating the...
Students of the Month
DAYTON–Congratulations to the following Middle School Students of the Month for December, 2022, from upper left, Denver Hutchens, eighth grade; Cindi Howard seventh grade; and Ellie Sabin, sixth...