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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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    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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    The Oroville Chamber will be having their annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet this Saturday. The organization will recall the several events they sponsored in 2024, including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting which ended in a grand finale of fireworks provided by chamber member Discount Fireworks. Gary De Von/GT File Photo
    Oroville Chamber Officer Installation and Awards Banquet Saturday
    By Gary DeVon • January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet at Hughes’ Barn Saturday, Jan. 11.

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    (Clockwise from left) • Alfredo Alejandre winds up a twin rubber band-powered model sub made from a plastic bottle. He was paired up with Choice High School student Brandi Rodriguez on a project titled “Do submarines need fins.” Also pictured is fifth-grader Rowan Jones. • Steer wrestling at the 2024 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo • After a four-year absence, the Run for the Border Charity Motorcycle ride returned to Oroville for Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 18. The 150-mile ride from Wenatchee and back is sponsored by the Columbia River Harley Owners Group (HOG). • Tonasket Water Ranch Splash Park is a great place to help your friends cool off. • A firefighter enters a training Connex container used as a training tool to simulate a house on fire. The training took place in Tonasket and several area fire departments participated. Gary DeVon & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.
    Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024
    By Gary DeVon • January 3, 2025 5:00 pm

    This week we took a look at some of the headlines and photos that appeared in the Gazette-Tribune during the first six months of 2024.

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    Jeff and Elia Bunnell watch as the new sign naming Oroville’s Triangle Park as Jeff Bunnell Park last Saturday. There were many kind words spoken about Bunnell, who started the Oroville Initiative (TOI) and has volunteered many hours trying to improve Oroville. The former Triangle Park is the project he says he is most proud of.. Gary DeVon/staff photos
    Oroville dedicates park to TOI volunteer Jeff Bunnell
    By Gary DeVon • December 26, 2024 12:00 pm

    Last Saturday, Dec. 21, many friends of Jeff Bunnell turned out to the dedication ceremony for a park that now bears his name.

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    Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located on the south side of the building. GT file photo
    City of Oroville adopts $10.4 million budget for...
    By Gary DeVon • December 24, 2024 5:00 pm

    Oroville adopted a budget of $10,375,000 Dec. 17, as well as approving the name change of Oroville Triangle Park to Jeff Bunnell Park.

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    Jeff Bunnell at Triangle Park after the new PNT Midway Point sign was erected. The park will be rededicated as Jeff Bunnell Park in his honor this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in Oroville. TOI photo
    Triangle Park to be rededicated as “Jeff Bunnell...
    By Gary DeVon • December 19, 2024 12:00 pm

    Oroville City Council agreed to honor Jeff Bunnell by renaming Triangle Park after him. The park will be dedicated on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m.

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    Dick Larson fills a prescription at Oroville Pharmacy. The business will close at the end of the year and Larson will retire. The store will open to its new owner sometime in 2025. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo</em>
    Oroville pharmacist Dick Larson will retire at the...
    By Gary DeVon • December 18, 2024 5:00 pm

    Dick Larson, owner of Oroville Pharmacy, plans on retiring at the end of the year, after 48 years in business as a pharmacist.

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    Sheriff Paul Budrow
    Sheriff’s Office will not take enforcement action based...
    By Gary DeVon • December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

    Sheriff Paul Budrow says his office will not take law enforcement action based solely on a person’s immigration or alien status.

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    Mike Langford
    Former Oroville Police Chief wants to stay involved...
    By Gary DeVon • December 11, 2024 12:00 pm

    Former Oroville Police Chief Mike Langford wants to start a law enforcement training service.

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    Economic Alliance sets up appointments in various communities throughout Okanogan County to meet with their business outreach team.
    Oroville council hears about The Economic Alliance from...
    By Gary DeVon • December 9, 2024 5:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council heard from Roni Holder-Diefenbach, Executive Director of Okanogan County Economic Alliance on Dec. 3.

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    Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building. Gary De Von/file photo
    Oroville approves rate increases for water, sewer and...
    By Gary DeVon • December 5, 2024 12:00 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council passed three proposed ordinances raising water, sewer and garbage rates for 2025.

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    Gary De Von/file photo
    Oroville School Board updated on elementary facilities project,...
    By Gary DeVon • December 4, 2024 5:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board met Nov. 25 and heard reports from the superintendent and the elementary and high school principal.

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    Oroville hears about multi-million-gallon water leak
    Oroville hears about multi-million-gallon water leak
    By Gary DeVon • November 25, 2024 5:00 pm

    Oroville City Council agreed to split the cost water overage charges due to a leak that was not discovered for over a year.

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