In Matthew 5:14-16, Jesus talks about the Christian being the light of the world. A light that should not be hidden, but presented for all to see.
First Christian welcomes interim pastor
LA GRANDE — Betty Lou Hughes of La Grande will turn 90 years old Jan. 26. Friends are welcome to attend an early birthday party in her honor Saturday 1-4 p.m. at the Dusty Spur Cafe, 1502 S Av…
Although the word "providence" is itself not a word in the Bible, we use the term generally to reflect God's loving care of the universe he has created and which he continues to sustain.
Five pennies in an age when a nickel can buy nothing seem worthless and certainly insignificant. And yet what would you say if I told you, in all seriousness, that these particular pennies are…
John announces Jesus as the son of God
JOSEPH — The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph seeks submissions of up to three works of art for it annual Women’s Art Exhibit. And the Fair Housing Council of Oregon is asking you…
Local meetings
LA GRANDE — Due to system upgrades, no online library services will be available Jan. 15. Be sure to bring your card to check out items. Card registration, holds and renewals will not be avail…
The Union County Safe Communities Coalition had a fruitful year full of partnerships and working together for a safe, healthy, drug-free community.
I live in a very inspirational place. On the outside it is a subsidized senior-disabled housing — typical but nice. However, on the inside, instead of the “Island of Misfit Toys” it is the “Is…
Music figured prominently in the worship of the small congregation where I grew up. To begin Sunday morning worship the pastor might call the congregation to stand and sing and they would resp…
Congregations come together at First Christian Church for Epiphany service
Lonnie Meyers, chairman of the Union County Retired Educators Association’s scholarship committee, presents a $330 scholarship to Alfonso Kesler, a student at the RiverBend Alternative Educati…
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Forrest Masters, a long-time resident of the Grande Ronde Valley and now living in Beaverton, turned 100 on Dec. 7. This milestone was celebrated with friends and family on his birthday.
LA GRANDE — Doran Hopkins, a retired Air Force colonel, was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Union County Retired Educators. In his talk, “Reflections of Vietnam,” Hopkins spoke ab…
LA GRANDE — The following students have been named to the La Grande Middle School’s first-quarter honor roll for the 2018-2019 academic year. Students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or higher to be o…
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The Elgin Lions honored the veterans among them during a club meeting. Shown here are Darrin Ward, Kayla Ward, Steve Oliver, Lynn Knopp, Bill Hall, John Broughton, Mike Garver, Jim Hallgarth, …
The following students at Union High School in seventh through 12th grades earned the academic honor roll of being included on this year’s first-quarter honor roll.
Deputy sheriff Eric Rynearson of the Union County Sheriff's Office graduated with the Basic Corrections Local #BCL039 class on Nov. 8 at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem. Rynearson su…
The following students in seventh through 12th grades at Cove Charter School earned the academic honor of being included on this year’s first-quarter honor roll.
Braden Flory, of La Grande, was selected to intern with the office of Congressman Chris Stewart in Utah during the fall 2019 semester as part of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of …
Lillian Victoria Parker-Halstead, a senior at La Grande High School, was among the approximately 16,000 students announced to be semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Pro…
Barbara Raines, of Wallowa, will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Nov. 20 with her family. Cards may mailed to P.O Box 152, Wallowa 97885.
Retta (Zachow) Hoxie, of La Grande, was born Nov. 7, 1917, in Cleveland, North Dakota, and has lived in the Grande Ronde Valley since 1952. Her family helped her celebrate her 102nd birthday, …
Family and friends of Leopoldine “Poldi” Williams, of Union, are invited to join in a 90th birthday party hosted by her children and grandchildren. The celebration will take place from 2 p.m. …
Duane and Pat Gemaehlich will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Grande Ronde Retirement Residence, 1809 Gekeler Lane, La Grande. Friends are inv…
Join us for a meet-and-greet with our new director, Kip Roberson. Come by and say hi between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 6. Coffee and pastries will be served.
UNION — Margaret Sheehy, of Union, was accepted into the Peace Corps and departed for Benin in June to begin training as a health volunteer.
Karen and Corky Hunt were recently recognized by by the Oregon Retired Educators Association for outstanding volunteer work in the community. The Making a Difference Award was presented by Ger…
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Our children and teens face many challenges as they grow into adulthood. One of the challenges faced by many of our youth is drug and alcohol abuse, and unfortunately, it is not as uncommon as…
The Union FFA was named “Outstanding Chapter”at the recent 2019 District Leadership Camp. The students pose with their award: (front row, left to right) Delaney Klebaum, Jaimee Baxter, Cierra …
The old Elgin jail of 1896 found a new base at the Elgin Museum. Countryside Sheds took on the task of transporting the very fragile structure across the lot to a cement pad, which required a …
Stephen Wadner, of Union, was awarded second place in the three-dimensional category at this month’s Art at the Crossroads, Crossroads Carnegie Art Center’s annual open regional show in Baker …
LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University awarded 740 degrees during the 2018-19 academic year. Those who earned GPAs between 3.5 and 3.69 graduated with cum laude honors, 3.7 to 3.84 graduated ma…
LA GRANDE — The La Grande Landscape and Forestry Commission gives seasonal awards to residential and commercial properties for efforts to maintain and improve the beauty of La Grande’s environ…
Members of the La Grande High School Class of 1945 met earlier this month at Island City City Hall for a 74th class reunion. Shown here are classmates John Turner, Arthur Bradley, Bob Madsen, …
A host of Elgin Lions recently constructed bunk beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a nonprofit organization that aims to ensure all children have a bed to sleep in. The Lions selected a visible…
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Cook Memorial Library welcomes a new director, Kip Roberson, who will be starting on Oct. 14. Kip joins the library from Seattle.
An open house to celebrate Randy and Linda Botham’s 50th wedding anniversary will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Coe-Kerr Community Center at Cove’s Ascension School Camp and Co…
The 2019 Oregon East-West All-Star Football Game was held in Baker City in August, with three Wallowa County high school players participating, Tyler Homan, Joseph Eagles, Coy Aschenbrenner, E…
Meet the ‘Newsies’ cast at Elgin Museum
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Sixth-grade students from Keating Elementary School participated in the Daughters of the American Revolution national essay contest. Shown here are the contest winners (left to right): Erika C…
College students from Union and Wallowa counties were awarded academic distinctions for their work during the spring of 2019 and have earned degrees in the following fields:
Timothy and Cathy Stewart, of Walla Walla, Washington, and formerly of Union, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A brunch party was hosted by friends Lacey Quiggle and John Br…
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ELGIN — The following students at Elgin High School earned a place on the 2018-19 spring honor roll.