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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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    More than 1000 fentanyl-laced pills and 25 weapons, as well as stolen property were seized after a warrant was executed at a residence on Jennings Loop Road, Oroville. The bust resulted in the arrest of two men on drug delivery and other charges. <sub>NCWNTF photo</sub>
    More drugs, weapons and stolen property seized near...
    By Gary DeVon • May 12, 2023 8:45 am

    Two Oroville men arrested on delivery of a controlled substances and other charges

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    The 2023 Oroville May Day Royalty, Queen Lauren Rawley and Princesses Araceli Esquivel and Deana Lohnes, invite everyone to join the community in celebrating the 89th annual May Festival this weekend. Events are planned around town from Friday to Sunday, with the Grand Parade on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. and making its way to Veterans Memorial Park. Stephanie Blackler photo
    ‘Under the Sea’ theme for 89th Oroville May...
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2023 8:30 am

    Queen Lauren Rawley and Princesses Deana Lohnes and Araceli Esquivel are extending a royal invitation to attend this year’s Oroville May Festival.

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    Dennis and Marilyn Wilder, this year’s May Festival Grand Marshals at home near Dennis’s vintage GMC truck.
Gary DeVon / staff photo
    Dennis & Marilyn Wilder are 2023 May Festival...
    By Gary DeVon • April 26, 2023 8:30 am

    Oroville couple well-known for their service to the community, both in Oroville and Tonasket

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    DEA photos Some of the more than 100 pounds of illegal drugs and weapons seized by federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement last Monday near Oroville, Washington.
    Federal, state and local law enforcement make major...
    By Gary DeVon • April 25, 2023 11:30 am

    Drugs believed to be destined for Colville Reservation and other native communities and surrounding areas in Washington and Montana

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    Gary DeVon/staff photo
An old section of flume represents the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District’s past method of getting water to growers. Since the new pressurized system was installed in the 1980s, the district finds itself with an excess of water. Part of that excess, 4,000 acre feet, will be leased to Chelan County PUD annually at $1 million a year.
    Chelan County PUD to lease water for $1...
    By Gary DeVon • April 20, 2023 8:00 am

    Deal appears to be ‘win-win’ for irrigation district and electric utility

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    Angela Larson/staff photos
Patrick Miller with the U.S. Geological Survey next to the flagpole at the Oroville Depot Museum. Miller said the flood of 1894 reached a level of 927 feet of elevation, or 18 feet above the regular water level of 909 feet today.
    U.S.G.S. talks about flooding, past and present at...
    By Gary DeVon • April 5, 2023 1:30 am
    [gps-image name="32327696_web1_WEB-230406-OVG-A01-Hi-Water-Mark-Depot-14.jpg"]

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    Joni Wright, owner of the Wright Place located at 811 Appleway Avenue, offers brand new and gently used clothing, shoes and more.
Gary DeVon/staff photo
    The Wright Place, your stop for new and...
    By Gary DeVon • March 31, 2023 8:00 am

    A thrift and gift, offering boutique flair on a thrift budget

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    Oroville Police Chief Michael Langford received approval of a plan to help hire a new sergeant and retention pay for lateral hires at Oroville’s March 21 council meeting. Gary DeVon/GT file photo
    Oroville approves sergeant pay increase, incentives to help...
    By Gary DeVon • March 27, 2023 8:33 am

    Plan is to to bring lateral police hires to Oroville and have them stay for at least five years

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    The new Warehouse Thrift opened in January and offers a variety of home furnishings, appliances, clothes, tools and Amazon and Costco back stock. The owners also buy, sell and trade and feature a local non-profit each month. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo</em>
    Warehouse Thrift helping Oroville become a ‘thrifting destination’
    By Gary DeVon • March 22, 2023 8:00 am

    The Warehouse Thrift is located at 1412 Ironwood St. and opened in January

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    Grants available to Latino-owned businesses
    Grants available to Latino-owned businesses
    By Gary DeVon • March 21, 2023 1:00 pm

    The first Latino business group briefing/registration will be at WorkSource this coming Monday at 10 a.m.

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    The Okanogan County Horticulture Association, along with the WSU Extension Office will present several topics of interest to local fruit growers in Okanogan this Thursday. GT File Photo
    Fruit production, pest control and labor among topics...
    By Gary DeVon • February 1, 2023 1:30 am

    Tuesday’s meeting will cover a variety of topics related to apple, cherry and pear production

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    Alyce Brown, Executive Director of the NCW Economic Development District (NCWEDD) speaks with the Oroville City Council and Mayor Ed Naillon at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Also pictured are Councilmen Mike Marthaler and Richard Warner.
Gary DeVon/staff photo
    Oroville Council hears from Economic Development director
    By Gary DeVon • January 20, 2023 1:30 am

    Time to decide how to proceed with Downtown Revitalization Plan

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    The 19th annual Northwest Ice Fishing Tournament was held at Sidley Lake near Molson Saturday, Jan. 14. Despite being slightly knocked a kilter by a snowplow, this sign seems to say it all. See more photos below.
<ins>Gary DeVon/staff photo </ins>
    NW Ice Fishing Fest draws nearly 100 anglers...
    By Gary DeVon • January 18, 2023 1:30 am

    Marcolin and Vanslyke earn first places in their divisions

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