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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 gives go ahead to Verizon's 80 foot cell tower
    Oroville gives go ahead to Verizon's 80 foot...
    By Gary DeVon • June 26, 2009 2:28 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Council approved Verizon Wireless’ request for a new cell phone tower located at 2019 1/2 Highland…

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    Three-way race for Tonasket Mayor's seat
    Three-way race for Tonasket Mayor's seat
    By Gary DeVon • June 19, 2009 10:57 am

    OKANOGAN – With Patrick Walter calling it quits, three candidates have filed for a four-year term as Tonasket Mayor -…

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    Jeremy Cook of Oroville and Odessa, Wash. jumped from the trail bridge over the Similkameen River last Friday. His body was found two miles down river on Monday, according to Sheriff Frank Rogers. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Jump from old train bridge proves fatal for...
    By Gary DeVon • June 19, 2009 10:47 am

    OROVILLE – The dead body of a man who jumped from the old Great Northern Railway bridge over the Similkameen…

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    CBP commits to flexible, practical implementation of new border requirement
    CBP commits to flexible, practical implementation of new...
    By Gary DeVon • June 7, 2009 3:06 pm

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Customs and BorderProtection (CBP) assured U.S. and Canadian citizens last week that, ifotherwise admissible, they will…

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    Oroville Chamber bringing circus back to town
    Oroville Chamber bringing circus back to town
    By Gary DeVon • May 30, 2009 1:44 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus at City Park on…

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    New plan could allow local state park to remain open through 2011
    New plan could allow local state park to...
    By Gary DeVon • May 30, 2009 1:40 pm

    OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved a budget implementation plan last week that keeps all state…

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    New TSA rules mean Oroville's airport could get a lot busier
    New TSA rules mean Oroville's airport could get...
    By Gary DeVon • May 30, 2009 1:35 pm

    OROVILLE – New federal rules requiring all airplanes leaving the United States clear U.S. Customs could mean Oroville’s Dorothy Scott…

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    Oroville Softball one of the best in the league
    Oroville Softball one of the best in the...
    By Gary DeVon • May 15, 2009 12:39 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville still is hovering near the top of the NCWB Fastpitch Standings with only Kittitas with a better…

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    Walking paths part of high schooler's senior project
    Walking paths part of high schooler's senior project
    By Gary DeVon • May 15, 2009 11:49 am

    OROVILLE – Isaac Iverson, an Oroville 12th-grader, appeared before the council to discuss his senior project which would more designate…

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    The first golden shovels-full of dirt were turned by local dignitaries last week at the ground breaking ceremony for the North Valley Hospital expansion and remodeling project. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Out of My Mind 7
    By Gary DeVon • May 8, 2009 5:05 pm

    New and improved hospital will benefit North County community for years to comeMany of us breathed an inward sigh of…

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    Out of My Mind 6
    Out of My Mind 6
    By Gary DeVon • May 1, 2009 4:44 pm

    Few bad apples could spoil it for all dog ownersOroville’s second annual Kite Day was a huge success with over…

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    Oroville School Board hears suggestions for potential budget cuts
    Oroville School Board hears suggestions for potential budget...
    By Gary DeVon • May 1, 2009 2:27 pm

    OROVILLE – Shay Shaw, business manager for the Oroville School District, went over potential ways to trim next year’s budget…

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    Drug Free Zone ordinance goes into effect for Oroville
    Drug Free Zone ordinance goes into effect for...
    By Gary DeVon • May 1, 2009 2:25 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville Police Chief Clay Warnstaff shared a map with the city council that plots out Oroville’s new Drug…

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