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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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    New Oroville Postmaster Dwight Grimmer Photo by Gary DeVon
    Meet Oroville's new Postmaster
    By Gary DeVon • November 26, 2009 10:33 am

    OROVILLE – New Oroville Postmaster Dwight Grimmer quietly arrived in Oroville in mid-September, marking the first change in the leadership…

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    Rep. Joel Kretz talks with Oroville Chamber of Commerce Members Patty Garret and Peggy Shaw following their Friday, Nov. 13 meeting in Oroville. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Seventh District's Rep. Joel Kretz talks property rights
    By Gary DeVon • November 20, 2009 1:17 pm

    OROVILLE – Washington State Representative Joel Kretz (R-7th District) believes Okanogan County’s new Comprehensive Plan, in its current form, is…

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    Swine flu claims first victim in Okanogan County
    Swine flu claims first victim in Okanogan County
    By Gary DeVon • November 20, 2009 1:12 pm

    OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Health Department confirms the first H1N1 flu-related death in the county occurred in earlier this…

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    Naomi Peters moves the ball across the field in a home match against Bridgeport last Thursday. The Hornets lost after two sudden-death tie-breakers after regulation play. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Oroville loses a heart-breaker to Bridgeport
    By Gary DeVon • November 15, 2009 9:49 pm

    OROVILLE – After two sudden-death tie breakers failed to determine a winner, the Oroville Hornets lost to the Bridgeport Fillies…

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    Hornet Connor Hughes of Oroville came in first at an “unofficial league meet” held at the state park in Oroville. Hughes and Liberty Bell’s Taylor Woodruff battled for top spot over the course’s entire three miles, according to Oroville’s Coach
    Runner Connor Hughes takes first at home meet...
    By Gary DeVon • November 15, 2009 9:47 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville and Liberty Bell had a duel meet on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Lake Osoyoos Veterans Memorial State…

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    In addition to taking lumber and other goods trucked from Canada and placing it on railcars, the "Reload" in the Oroville Reman and Reload name, the company also resaws and finishes lumber products, the "Reman" in their name. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Heavy haul corridor results in more jobs in...
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2009 9:38 pm

    OROVILLE – When part of SR97 north of Oroville was designated as a Heavy Haul Corridor last spring it brought…

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    Sidewalk pavers racing against winter weather
    Sidewalk pavers racing against winter weather
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2009 9:35 am

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Pedestrian Project was supposed to be completed this summer, but it looks like time may be…

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    Deer problem replaced by coyote problem at airport
    Deer problem replaced by coyote problem at airport
    By Gary DeVon • October 30, 2009 11:40 am

    OROVILLE – As the city council voted to approve the final bills for the airport improvement project, which included a…

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    School board agrees to widen search for new Oroville superintendent
    School board agrees to widen search for new...
    By Gary DeVon • October 30, 2009 11:34 am

    OROVILLE – After a public backlash over a decision to search for a new superintendent from within the district, the…

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    Oroville's Speiker has undefeated cross country season
    Oroville's Speiker has undefeated cross country season
    By Gary DeVon • October 23, 2009 1:27 pm

    KETTLE FALLS – Sierra Speiker finished the cross country season undefeated by winning the middle schools girls’ race in the…

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    Oroville's girls' soccer moves under the lights
    Oroville's girls' soccer moves under the lights
    By Gary DeVon • October 23, 2009 1:23 pm

    OROVILLE – On Monday Oct. 12 the Oroville Lady Hornets soccer team hosted the Manson Lady Trojans and came away…

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    Hornet Nicky Perez goes around right end for 12 yards on Oroville's opening scoring drive against LaSalle Friday, Oct. 16. Photo by Joyce Hutchinson
    Hornet win streak toppled by private school powerhouse
    By Gary DeVon • October 23, 2009 1:16 pm

    YAKIMA – The LaSalle Lightening, ranked second in the state, handed the Oroville Hornets their first loss last Friday after…

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    Oroville's Sterling Savings Bank, one of two branches of the bank in Okanogan County. The Spokane-based bank has entered into an agreement with federal regulators over increased debts, however the day-to-day operation of branches is expected to be unaffec
    Fed's 'cease and desist' agreement with Sterling won't...
    By Gary DeVon • October 23, 2009 8:39 am

    SPOKANE – Sterling Savings Bank, with local branches in Oroville and Brewster, has agreed to a “cease and desist” order…

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