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Hermiston schools recognized for dedication to music
Shrinking school budgets have short-changed or even eliminated music from the curriculum in many schools, but not in…
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Public invited to friendship feast
The public is invited to enjoy the 25th annual friendship feast at the Chief Joseph Commemorative Encampment just…
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Hedges here are underdone
Hedges. Wallowa County. It’s like you can’t get them together. Look around this area. How many hedges can…
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Wolf Predation on Big Game: Part 1
Part 1: Alaska and Canada As wolves increase in number and expand their range, especially in the western…
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Last old-time general store still open
Founded in 1907 by brothers Michael, S.P. and C.E. Crow and joined shortly afterward by another brother, S.M.…
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Local history timeline
Following are some of the important events in Wallowa County (including pre-county) history: 1859 – Initial treaty…
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McClain, county’s oldest resident
Margaret McClain of Joseph, who will celebrate her 102nd birthday in March, is Wallowa County’s oldest resident and…
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Fleeing bank robbers turn in for gas and chat at farmhouse
One of the curious incidents of the flight of the bank robbers was their visit at the farm…
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Lostine school bus stranded in storm
The Lostine school bus with 12 children was stranded in deep snowdrifts Tuesday night on School flat in…
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A county shaped by 125 years
Editor’s note: This account was adapted from a history written by Lloyd Coffman and published in the Chieftain…
