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“A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.” – Anne Bronte... Full story

Ten Years Ago November 21, 2012 Wally and Marie McCauley were honored as long-time 4-H supporters of the local 4-H Program with the Friends of 4-H Award. Twenty-Five Years Ago The Dayton Branch of Coldwell Banker First Realtors officially opened its...

Erma Hamilton May 26, 1937–November 15, 2022 Erma was born in Dayton Wash., to Jack and Carrie Whitney on May 26 of 1937. She had three elder brothers; Everett, LeRoy and Lavern Whitney and one sister, Kay Brown. As a youth, Erma was actively...

DAYTON–Middle School teachers award Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students each month based on academic achievement, honesty, respect, responsibility, citizenship, improvement, effort attitude and integrity. It is with pleasure to recognize the...

“Trust yourself: You know more than you think.” – Benjamin Spock, M.D.... Full story

A group of people were enjoying the thrill of a roller coaster in North Carolina when the train of little cars got stuck. For 45 minutes the people suffered, being strapped in the cars upside down. One fellow was quoted as saying, "I personally watch...

By Wyntr McCauley Guest Student Columnist DAYTON–Columbia County Sheriff Joe Helm and his deputies have a presence at the High School (DHS) which is proving a benefit for both students and staff. I felt compelled to inform my community about the...

BREAKFAST Wed, Nov 16: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 17: Breakfast Pita, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Nov 18: Maple Bar, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Nov 21: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Nov 22: Pumpkin Bread, Omelet,...

Ten Years Ago November 14, 2012 Middle school girls cast in lead for "Annie." Annie opens this weekend at the Liberty Theater and Hallyn Boggs from Dayton and Chloe Pearson from Waitsburg are double cast in the lead role. Twenty-Five Years Ago...

John L. Neace September 9, 1954–October 28, 2022 John L. Neace, Dayton native, passed away October 28, 2022 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane with his brothers, Jim and Dan at his side. He was 68. John was born September 9, 1954 in Dayton...

“It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.” – René Descartes... Full story

The ship's captain was concerned that the many canaries they were transporting across the ocean were ill and perhaps dying. Days had gone by in which the birds seemed listless. They were completely silent, not singing the songs they were capable of....

BREAKFAST Wed, Nov 9: Biscuits and Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 10: Pancakes, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Nov 11: No School Mon, Nov 14: Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Nov 15: Bagels and Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk Wed, Nov 16: Waffles,...

Thur, Nov 10: Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Corn, Broccoli, Salad, Fruit, Jell-O, Milk Tue, Nov 15: Chili Dog, Spiced Apples, Cottage Cheese, Salad, Milk Thur, Nov 17: Fried Chicken, Mashed, Gravy, Carrot Raisin Salad, Roll, Grapes, Milk Tue,...

Ten Years Ago November 7, 2012 The Dayton Chamber of Commerce held its 66th annual awards banquet. Keynote speaker George Sharp, Executive Director for Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau, presented a formula for success he has...

Jon Weldon McFarland August 23, 1938–November 6, 2022 Jon Weldon McFarland, longtime Dayton resident, passed away November 6, 2022 at the Dayton General Hospital. He was 84. Jon was born August 23, 1938 in Wenatchee, Wash., to Charles and Maude...

Carolyn Jean Taylor September 8 1932–November 2 2022 Carolyn Taylor worked her way up through the ranks and was one of the first three female civilians to reach a G16. Against all odds for a woman at the time, she broke through the glass ceiling....

“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” – Phyllis Diller... Full story

BREAKFAST Wed, Nov 2: Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Thur, Nov 3: French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk Fri, Nov 4: Cereal, Cheese Stick, Fruit, Juice, Milk Mon, Nov 7: Omelet, English Muffin, Fruit, Juice, Milk Tue, Nov 8: Breakfast Burrito, Fruit, Juice,...

Thur, Nov 3: Hamburgers, All Fixings, Potato Chips, Pasta Salad, Oranges, Milk Tue, Nov 8: Chicken Dumplings, Peas, Carrots, Salad, Roll, Banana, Milk Thur, Nov 10: Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Corn, Broccoli, Salad, Fruit, Jell-O, Milk Tue,...

Ten Years Ago October 30, 2012 A Passion to Children. Sylvia Demaris, a local quilter known for producing several quilts a year, stopped sewing about four years ago. She stopped after grandson Jayden Dedloff was diagnosed with a severe form of...