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SEATTLE–The receiver of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, will ask a King County Superior Court judge to approve a process to auction the assets of the Starbuck-area straw-to-pulp plant in a hearing set here on May 18. Lance Miller, the receiver, was appointed in April, 2022, to handle recovery of stakeholders' value, an action initiated by UMB Bank, N.A. when the Columbia Pulp failed to make payments when due. Among the receiver's powers was the power to sell the assets. UMB Bank, N.A. is trustee for c...
DAYTON–The synthetic pain medication fentanyl and its far-reaching impacts into society, not only in the United States, but here in Dayton and Columbia County, were explored by a panel at Dayton Elementary on May 4. Discussion ranged from characteristics of fentanyl, its efficacy, factors among medical professionals, impacts on those involved in the drug culture, statistics on overdose deaths, treatment, effects on local education system and the community, and perspectives from law e...
DAYTON–The Dayton Chronicle, the 146-year-old historical Columbia County community newspaper, will expand coverage area, information, and readership with bordering Garfield County, highlighting common interest articles, sports, events and advertising, in the upcoming May 18, 2023 edition. The Dayton Chronicle has finally seen the light, that the two relatively close communities of Dayton and Pomeroy share more than geographical commonalities and family connections. We share organizations, events, farming, livestock, the rugged Blue M...
DAYTON–The Dayton Lions Club took on a project of painting the Little League bleachers at the ball fields near the Dog Park. All supplies were purchased locally. Participating Lions Club members were, from left to right, Jim Neace, Mike Coble, Terry Hoon, and Dan Aschenbrenner. Not pictured is Glen Mendel. -Submitted photo...
“Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly.” – P. J. O’Rourke... Full story
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DAYTON-The School District 2 Board approved the annual financial audit; were advised of funding awarded for Chromebooks, iPads and FM systems; heard recommendations for new school year length, and quarterly work retreats; and a request of additional 12 early release days during the monthly work session on May 3. met for the monthly work session on May 3 where following the approval of the consent agenda, they heard a budget report from Business Manager Jana Eaton. Superintendent Rich Stewart...
In a large, unfamiliar crowd a fellow pointed to a stranger and said to his wife, "That's got to be Tom's son. He looks just like him!" He was right. It's possible to meet a stranger and get the sense you know whose family they are a part of without a word being said. They may have a strong resemblance of their dad's eyes, a likeness of their mom's smile, or a distinct shape of the family nose. There are also identifiable characteristics in the family of God. We express the Father's nature throu...
DAYTON–Students have been wrapping up their school year, a little less than a month away, with club activities, competitions, and most importantly school work. The Dayton FFA Livestock judging team has done a phenomenal job these past two weeks while judging in Asotin and at state livestock judging in Spokane. In Asotin, The Dayton FFA livestock judging team placed 15th out of 44 teams. Wyntr McCauley placed 31st individually out of 266 competitors. Dayton FFA went to Spokane on Wednesday, May 3...
"Air" reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son's immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time. Rotten...
In the cutline by the photo of military veterans Sal and Lupe Benavides in last week’s newspaper, we misnamed Debbie Bailey, one of the quilters. Our apologies for the error....
Ten Years Ago MAY 8, 2013 Dayton High School seniors Samantha Harting and Kane Hackett were chosen as the recipients of the 2013 P.E.O. Citizenship Award. The award consists of a certificate presented by Cathy Lee-Haight, president of the chapter. Both recipients will receive a $300 check at graduation ceremonies. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 6, 1998 Carnegie Art Center announced its Annual Regional Juried Art Show with180 entries that were accepted out of 258 entries with nine selected for awards...
Levi Boudrieau and Zach Durham were honored as senior ball players at their final home game for Dayton-Waitsburg, along with their families. -Chronicle photo...
WAITSBURG–Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack baseball finished its season with a pair of shut-out losses to TriCities Prep here May 6. TCP cruised to win 15-0 and 10-0, with the wolfpack finishing in fifth place with a 2-8 league record, 5-14 on the year. The Jaguars stacked up runs in all innings but the top of the fourth in the first game, racking up 16 hits and playing errorless defense. Levi Boudrieau made Dayton-Waitsburg's sole hit in the game. In the second game, TriCities Prep started slow, t...
