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DAYTON–This is "The Town That Still Believes" and Our Fair City will welcome throngs of bundled up people for Christmas Kickoff 2024 the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29 and 30. As the song "Winter Wonderland" reminds those nostalgic among the community, "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening...A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland." At this writing, it may be too early to predict the weather for the weekend a...
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia Board approved unanimously a $3.6 million budget for 2025 during the November 13 meeting. Of the budget, about half million comes from tax revenue and another half from rental income. The remainder is through grants and loans. Key expenditures include $1.3 million for marina maintenance and improvements and another $1 million for the craft malt facility with the CERB grant. Additionally, the 2025 Capital Facilities Plan was approved unanimously which included the...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health District Board of Commissioners (CCHS) approved unanimously the 2025 budget as well as the 1% allowable increase during public hearings held November 12. No public comment was made. During discussion, Matt Minor, CFO added information about the district being funded by property taxes as part of the collected $5.90 per $1000 assessed value. A portion of Resolution 12-2024 read "Whereas, the district's actual levy amount from the previous year was $662,613.85;...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia will hold the annual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) meeting at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. The public is invited to join and hear reports on last year's priority projects, a presentation on the state of Columbia County's economy, and review the list of priority projects for 2025. The CEDS meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn about economic development in Columbia County, a...
DAYTON–The Historic Depot Museum will again host Children's Story Time, and other holiday festivities during the Christmas Kick-off on Friday and Saturday November 29 and 30. Families are welcome to enjoy a special holiday experience with Children's Story Time at the Depot, happening on Friday, November 29 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., then Saturday, November 30 at 12 p.m. Each child will receive a candy cane, and a holiday themed book courtesy of Friends of the Dayton Memorial Library. The Depot w...
DAYTON–The Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards last week, recognizing local individuals and companies for their positive influence on Our Fair City and Columbia County. The Chamber of Commerce's Youth Citizen of the Year recipient, Madison Richardson, received high praise from many people including friends, teachers and family. Praise included statements such as "dedicated and driven", a "lovely soul", "a pleasure to be around", "being there for others", "an inspiration". One of her class...
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024-25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, domestic use, and ending stocks but unchanged exports. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 120 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Domestic use is raised, all on food use, based mainly on the NASS Flour Milling Products report. Exports are unchanged at 825 million bushels but there are offsetting by-class changes. Projected 2024-25 ending stocks are increased 3 million bushels to...
Dayton High School senior Karina Salguero was sworn in to the U.S. Army last week, officially signing to joining that branch of the armed services Thursday, November 7, 2024. -Submitted photo...
DAYTON–Directors of the Columbia County Park and Recreation Pool District (Pool District) will officially begin logistics for building a community swimming pool. The levy monies collected will assist the District's efforts to meet specific obligations such as architect/engineering professional services; consulting services; legal services; auditor fees; general election expenses; insurance; website; advertising; matching funds; and bookkeeper, payroll tax and office supplies. The one-year-old P...
In last week’s paper we mistakenly identified Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski as playing the “Fiddler on the Roof” lead female, Golde. That role is played by Deb Fortner. Arebalos-Jagelski performs the role of Grandma Tzeitel....
DAYTON–With preliminary Election-Night returns showing a 79.52% turnout of Columbia County voters, the County Pool District's Proposition 1 received 1,355 yes votes (61.7%) to 841 no votes, authorizing an Operation Excess Levy to fund the process of replacing the defunct Dayton City Pool. Washington's Fifth District will remain in the Republican Party as Michael Baumgartner outpolled Democrat Carmela Conroy 59.79% and 164,626 votes to Conroy's 110,352 votes and 40.08%. Here voters gave B... Full story
DAYTON–This year's fall musical Fiddler on the Roof rehearsals are nearing the end; with over fifty local cast and crew members, this favorite's first performance is November 14. This year's production of Fiddler on the Roof of over 50 local cast and crew members, tells a story of Tevye, a poor milkman, his wife Golde, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of c...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Health System's (CCHS) Board of Directors held a general discussion on the 2025 budget to prioritize building and maintaining a sustainable cash reserve; were advised of the Columbia County Clinic expansion; approved by law changes; and other business during the meeting October 23. The year-to-date positive net income is $1.63 million over budget. CEO Shane McGuire provided updates on the Columbia Family Clinic expansion and other initiatives. The board approved an...
DAYTON–The 77th Annual Community Choice Awards will be held by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce tonight, Thursday, November 7, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner following. Nominations have been open in seven categories: Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Start-Up of the Year (in business less than three years)....
COLUMBIA and GARFIELD COUNTIES–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will hold a Zoom meeting to give an overview on the Assessment process for the Tucannon River WT Wooten Wildlife area on November 14 at 12 p.m. To access this meeting go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81121829500?pwd=rMUUuKxC0MFKwDb1xwfidQ8TkSMbvd.1 The WDFW, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Nez Perce Tribe, are assessing the Tucannon River on the WT Wooten Wildlife Area from Camp Wooten to the WT Wooten Wildlife Area Headquarters. T...
DAYTON-Columbia County Hospital Commissioners recently considered a possible future initiative: finding ways of meeting the needs of patients once discharged who struggle with substance-use disorder, unstable housing, lack of transportation and/or co-occurring behavioral health diagnoses in offering post-discharge assistance to prevent readmission. This would include offering housing support, treatment options for inpatient substance use disorder and a transportation plan, as well as connecting...
SPOKANE–The Columbia County Children’s Fund at Innovia is awarding grants totaling $6,000 to organizations serving youth in Columbia County. The grantees selected were Touchet Valley Arts Council, Tri-State Steelheaders and LaunchNW. “Ensuring that children have access to exceptional education and extracurricular activities is essential to creating vibrant and sustainable communities,” says Nolan Glueckert, Regional Engagement Manager of the Southern Region at Innovia Foundation. “Innovia is partnering with the Columbia County Children...
DAYTON–It was the thrill of a lifetime in the fourth quarter of the Dayton versus Pomeroy football game here last Friday. This reporter happened to be near the Bulldog sideline huddle between quarters and heard Head Coach Lucas Collier point to Dylan Brown and tell him he'd be getting the ball and to find a hole and "run like you've never run before." Brown is a Dayton Middle School eighth grader who had been called up from Middle School football to bolster Bulldog numbers for the final r... Full story
DAYTON–Some 2025 budget items were cut because the closure of Columbia Pulp meant the overall allotment to the Columbia County Rural Library District was reduced by 0.6% compared to last year, but trustees approved the 2025 budget Oct. 21, including the allowed 1% increase over last year, which brings the annual budget to just over $500,000. The district may consider taking some or all of any banked capacity from not taking its full portion during previous years, but Director Ellen Brigham w...
DAYTON–The driver in a Tuesday evening motor vehicle accident, airlifted to St. Joseph Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, was downgraded from critical to serious condition late last week, according to a nursing supervisor Friday afternoon. Eighteen-year-old Kaylub Prather, Dayton, was ejected from a 1991 Chevrolet on Patit Road near Lewis Gulch Road at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, according to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Prather was transported by Columbia County Fire District No. 3...
A 32-year-old Dayton resident was transported to Dayton General Hospital following a one-vehicle collision early Sunday morning, October 27. Jacob A. Lambert, 109 W. Cameron St., was injured when the 2014 Mazda he was driving collided with the bank on SR12 east of Dayton at about 2:46 a.m. Dispatchers received an automated message and dispatched ambulance, police and fire personnel. Infractions for DUI, Driving While License Suspended 3rd, wheels off roadway, failure to wear safety belt,...
DAYTON–Trick or treaters are invited to get a head start on Halloween today, October 31, by visiting Dayton's Downtown for the 2024 Trick or Treat Main Street, sponsored by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses. Participating businesses will have a Trick or Treat Main Street sign in their window to welcome trick or treaters to stop in. Remember to stop by the Columbia County Courthouse to visit the Sheriff's Office Halloween event. -Chronicle photo...
DAYTON–The 77th Annual Community Choice Awards will be held by the Dayton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 7, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner following. Nominations have been open in seven categories: Citizen of the Year, Youth Citizen of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Start-Up of the Year (in business less than three years)....
David's brothers appeared before Samuel who called them present to choose from them a new King. David wasn't among them. He was faithfully out guarding the sheep. Though Samuel thought the Lord wanted a particular brother to be anointed because of his stature and appearance, the Lord said no. Finally, Samuel asked if someone was missing and David was brought in. Samuel understood why he was initially wrong about who would be anointed. He said, "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord l...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Fire District No. 3, and Columbia County Emergency Services will host a Halloween with Heroes event in front of the courthouse Thursday, October 31 between 3-5:30 p.m. Parents of Columbia County are invited to bring their families to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Halloween afternoon for trick or treat goodies again this year. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with Columbia County Fire District No. 3, and C...
