Day: February 29, 2024

Local News

‘drug Flushers’ Foiled

In a recent operation in Ontario, authorities cracked down on fentanyl dealers. During a raid at the Ontario Inn, three suspects were arrested on outstanding warrants. Despite their attempt to flush their fentanyl supplies down the toilet, law enforcement seized significant amounts of the deadly drug, along with thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, […]

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Riverside Rebuild Moving Forward with Plans

Riverside Rebuild, a project aimed at funding and constructing a new Riverside Park Playground in La Grande, is making remarkable progress as the deadline for crucial grant applications looms. Since its fundraising kickoff in November 2023, the project has garnered $197,275 in collected donations, with an additional $19,820 pledged but not yet received. This brings […]

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Soroptimist Donation Benefits Eastern Oregon Branch of Child Care Resource & Referrals

In La Grande, Soroptimist International has generously donated $2,500 to the Eastern Oregon branch of Child Care Resource & Referrals… the regional early learning and childcare program that serves Union, Umatilla, and Morrow Counties. The funds will specifically support new children’s books as part of their Story Time Express Program. Soroptimist remains open to supporting […]

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