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New landscaping supply company will allow homeowners to DIY

OROVILLE - Jeff Bunnell will be opening Oroville Landscape Supply in May and will be supplying a wide-variety…

Photo by Gary DeVon                Rae Jean Hirst, a well-known cook in Oroville, is hanging up her apron.

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Rae Jean Hirst puts in her last shift

OROVILLE - Rae Jean Hirst, who has been cooking Oroville's meals in various restaurants in Oroville for the…

Photo by Gary DeVon Brad Calico, with Oroville Public Works, takes a pneumatic jackhammer to the remains of the low cement wall that was removed from the front of what will soon be Oroville’s Centennial Par

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Oroville Council discusses demolition of building for city hall expansion

OROVILLE - The Oroville City Council decided demolition of a building to make way for expansion of the…

Submitted photoOroville Reman and Reload will be among the Oroville businesses that will benefit from the Heavy Haul Corridor designation between the U.S. Port of Entry and the Cascade and Columbia River Railroad ra

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Gregoire signs Hwy. 97 Heavy Freight Corridor Bill

OROVILLE - Some 100 new jobs may soon be created along a newly designated Heavy Haul Corridor along…

Photo by Gary DeVonJerry King, a self-described member of the Turtle Clan, shows off the turtle his wife bought for him during the auction at the Habitat for Humanities benefit. The event, held at the River’s Edge

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Habitat for Humanity 'tasting' raises more than $4000

OKANOGAN - North Okanogan Habitat for Humanity and their plans to build their next house in Okanogan benefited…

Photo by Gary DeVonHaley Montowski’s spelling abilities earned her a trip to Wenatchee to compete for a chance to participate in this year’s National Spelling Bee. Although the 11 year-old fifth-grader at Orovil

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Oroville's top speller competes for chance at National Bee

OROVILLE - For many her last name might be hard to spell, but for Haley Montowski her spelling…

Photo by Gary DeVonChiropractor Dr. Jeff Landon has sold his business, Oroville Chiropractic, to Dr. Cynthia Ground D.C., who will open her doors to patients beginning today.

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Oroville Chiropractic changing hands

OROVILLE - While Dr. Cynthia Ground, D.C. begins her practice at Oroville Chiropractic, the former owner, Dr. Jeffrey…

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Public hearing on Hoffman/Gould Annexation continued to March 18

OROVILLE - Although it's not required, Oroville is taking the suggestion of their city planner and following procedures…

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Heavy Haul Corridor bill passes second hurdle, heads to governor to sign

OLYMPIA - The state legislature has passed a bill sponsored by Seventh District Senator Bob Morton (R-Kettle Falls)…

Photo by Terry MillsThe 2007-2008 Oroville Hornet Boys Basketball team is: (front row, L-R) Jesse Barker, Preston Iverson, Brandon Funston, Sawyer Werner, Zach Neal, Blaine Wagner, Tyler Clark, Charlie Demartino, (middle ro

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Oroville Hornets have 'good run,' finish season 17 and 6

WENATCHEE - Oroville led the league in boys basketball this year, unfortunately they had to share the spotlight…

Photo by Rick BramanPoetry reading by Sundance.

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Cheatgrass, Daisy Belle Nau and Sundance at Java Live

OROVILLE - The second of this year's Java Live Coffee House Series of music, poetry and art was…

7th District Sen. Bob Morton

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Morton bill to designate part of SR-97 a heavy haul corridor passes Senate

OLYMPIA - A measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Morton (R-7th District) which would benefit his district's local economy…

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Developer wants to build eleven $1 million lakefront homes

OROVILLE - Yet another request to be annexed into the city was heard by the Oroville Council at…