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The potential boondoggle of Greater Idaho
Along a highway just south of Fox, Oregon, ranch owners post their support for the movement to join Idaho. If Eastern Oregon succeeds in joining Idaho, it could breathe life into similar secessionist movements nationwide. (Matt Vasilogambros/Stateline) It is unique: Some parts of Oregon are seeking a divorce from the...
Dayville School to get teacher housing near schoolhouse
DAYVILLE – As previously mentioned, Dayville School District has received $125,000 in grant funding from the Eastern Oregon Regional Educators Network to secure new housing for teachers and staff. Superintendent Dr. Davida Irving said a new house will be going into a spot where an old shed currently sits. She thinks they may have found the house to go there:
Dayville School has a new preschool playground
DAYVILLE – Students are off this week, enjoying a week-long break from school. Dayville School District Superintendent Dr. Davida Irving was on KJDY’s Coffee Time Thursday morning, and said come Monday, students will have an all-new playground to come back to and enjoy on school grounds. Dr. Irving said thanks to some grant funding, the preschoolers will have their own space and equipment:
Sunken grade on Hwy 395B
LONG CREEK – The Oregon Department of Transportation has issued a cautionary message on TripCheck regarding a sunken grade on US Highway 395B, north of Long Creek. The agency reports that at milepost 73, about 16 miles north of Long Creek, sunken pavement is causing minimal delay to traffic. Motorists are asked to use caution in the area. We’ll provide updates if the highway condition worsens.
Long Creek School learns with artists-in-residence
LONG CREEK – Long Creek School District has been working with Arts Center East, a nonprofit establishment based out of La Grande, for the school’s Artist-in-Residence program. Arts Center East Outreach Coordinator Moira Madden was on KJDY’s Coffee Time discussing the collaboration, and said schools like Long Creek...
Spray Film Fest brings community together
Rosie Day probably didn't think that her students would be leading an arts revival in Spray when she started teaching a photography and videography class last year. But that is what was on full display this past Sunday, October 3rd. Day, a native of Brighton, England began teaching in Spray...
Summer ends on high note at Spray General Store
Joni Kabana says that it has been a true community effort. The once deteriorating Spray General Store is now a hallmark of the region and a central gathering place for the community. Last Saturday on September 23, the Spray General Store hosted its final concert of the summer series, with...
Savannah Martin of Dayville is OAWU’s Rookie of the Year
DAYVILLE – Dayville City Councilor Robert Waltenburg was on KJDY’s Coffee Time recently, discussing the recent breaks and repairs in Dayville’s water system, and how the state has recognized Public Works Director Savannah Martin for her exemplary work in dealing with it all:. “They just recently had...
ACHC's Spray Clinic grand re-opening and ribbon cutting a huge success
SPRAY, OR - Tuesday, February 27th, saw the community of Spray along with many Wheeler County residents, local patients, and state dignitaries come together with clinic staff in celebration of the newest addition to Asher CHC's area services - the newly expanded Spray Clinic facility on Pine Street complete with medical and now including dental capacity.
DAYS OF YORE: Week of February 29, 2024
10 years ago— It was quite serendipitous that rural Fossil resident Jan Schott would end up in a nearly front row position for the parade honoring the National Football Champion Seattle Seahawks after they defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. She had gone to Seattle for the annual Flower and Garden Show and had a little time to kill, so took in the festivities.
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