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    Articles by Gary DeVon
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    Gary DeVon is the managing editor of the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and celebrated his 25th year at the newspaper in August 2012. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Communications - Print Journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism. He is a proud alumnus of Oroville High School. His family first settled in Okanogan County in the late 1800s. His parents are Judy DeVon and the late Larry DeVon and he has two younger brothers - Dante and Michael. Many family members still call Oroville home. He has a grown daughter, Segornae Douglas and a young granddaughter, Erin.
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    Oroville School District dealing with federal Title IX...
    By Gary DeVon • March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board heard reports from the admininistrators and the State and Federal Programs Director at their Feb. 24 meeting.

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    Photos of some of the large amount of illegal drugs, including approximately 161,000 fentanyl-laced pills , 80 pounds of methamphetamine, six pounds of heroin and more than two pounds of cocaine. seized by law enforcement in April 2023, along with 12 firearms.
    Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison...
    By Gary DeVon • February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

    A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.

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    Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck.” Gary De Von/staff photos
    2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended
    By Gary DeVon • February 11, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and was well attended

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    The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street.
    Oroville City Council approves water connection north of...
    By Gary DeVon • February 7, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection on Eastlake Road.

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    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition Month
    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition...
    By Gary DeVon • January 31, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board Recognition Month.

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    Some of the fire damage at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The fire is suspected to have broken out after a suspect is alleged to have drilled into a UPS truck’s gas tank and a spark from the drill set the truck ablaze. OPD/submitted photo
    Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in...
    By Gary DeVon • January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.

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    Past and future May Festival Royalty at last Sunday’s Selection Night, l-r, Anna Hernandez, 2024 May Festival Queen, newly selected May Festival Queen Crystal Nemecio, 2024 Princess Sierra Buckmiller, 2025 Princess Ariona Nelson, 2025 Princess Annalisa Quezada, 2024 Princess Jayden Glover and 2025 Princess Gwyndolyn Thompson. Gary De Von/staff photo
    Crystal Nemecio selected as 2025 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • January 28, 2025 5:00 pm

    Crystal Nemecio was named this year’s 2025 May Festival Queen at Selection Night held at the OHS Commons on Sunday afternoon.

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    A photo of the ladder truck the Oroville City Council approved to purchase with funds coming from the Oroville Fire Department, as well as the Oroville Rural Fire Department if their County Fire Commissioners agree. The truck has a 75-foot ladder which will allow the fire departments to deal with fires in multi-story buildings, as well as in other situations requiring water to be sprayed from above the burning structure. OFD submitted photo
    Oroville fire departments will purchase a 75-foot aerial...
    By Gary DeVon • January 27, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council approved the purchase of a firetruck with a 75-foot aerial ladder at their Jan. 18 council meeting.

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    The Grand Prize winner of the Molson Ice Fishing Derby was Caden Boswell with the longest fish at 23 inches and 4.8 pounds. Boswell won a $500 check. as well as a $500 gift certificate from The Country Store in Oroville. Gary De Von/staff photos
    Caden Boswell wins grand prize in Molson Fishing...
    By Gary DeVon • January 21, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Molson Ice Fishing Derby celebrated its 21st year with over 200 anglers trying to land a big one on Sidley Lake.

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    The Okanogan County Courthouse. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Jury finds man guilty of possessing stolen vehicle...
    By Gary DeVon • January 16, 2025 5:00 pm

    Superior Court Jury finds Eric Hufferd-Oulette guilty of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer.

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    Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25 in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo.
Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25” in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo.
    Ice fishing events planned for Molson, Bonaparte
    By Gary DeVon • January 15, 2025 12:00 pm

    The 21st annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is planned for this Saturday, Jan. 18 on Sidley Lake at Molson….

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    Looking Back at 2024 in photos top, l-r, Groundbreaking –After 24 years of hard work and planning, the Perfect Passage Project vision is turning into reality. On Aug. 27, members of the Tonasket City Council and City Clerk Alice Attwood were joined by former Councilmember Jill Ritter, Washington State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, Varela & Associates Engineer Kurt Holland, DOT’s Clayton Verellien, City Planner Kurt Danison and Tonasket Chamber President Michael Stewart in celebrating the event. Firefighting – A $30 million purpose-built Bridger Aerospace Super Scooper was among the planes scooping water out of Osoyoos in August to drop on the Sunset Fire northeast of Oroville in the 9 Mile area. The plane can scoop up 14,000 gallons of water in 12 seconds. This was one of nine planes that were fighting the fire, about 2.5 miles from the Canadian Border. Garlic Festival – The rain didn’t keep the fun away during the Garlic Festival in Tonasket, (middle row) Ironwood Project – Yee Haw Chesaw – The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies. The rodeo was well attended as saddle, ranch and bareback riders competed as well as cow riders and barrel racers, A Mighty Wind – A rain and windstorm hit the north end of the county blowing over several large trees in the Oroville area and knocking out electrical power to parts of Oroville and as far south as Ellisforde. (bottom row) – Christmas Light Up - The grand finale of his year’s Oroville Community Christmas Tree Lighting was a fireworks display provided by Discount Fireworks, Bike Tour-ists - A group of five bicyclists make their way to Oroville’s Osoyoos Lake Veterans Park in July. They were part of a Bicycle Rides Northwest tour group of about 300 bicyclists and 60 support staff, Happy 4th of July – A smiley face was just one of the many oohs and awes at the Oroville Community Fireworks Display at Deep Bay Park. Gary De Von & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.
    Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024
    By Gary DeVon • January 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    This week we review some of the stories that appeared in the G-T the second half of the year.

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    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges after discharging firearm
    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges...
    By Gary DeVon • January 8, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justen S. Williams, 34, at his shared family home after he allegedly discharged a firearm.

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