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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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    The  new land use map being proposed for adoption by the City of Oroville. Highlands & Associates Image
    City planner reviews proposed changes to Oroville Zoning...
    By Gary DeVon • March 26, 2025 12:00 pm

    Oroville City Planner Kurt Denison reviewed the proposed Revised Zoning Code with the city council at their Tuesday, May 18 meeting.

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    The Oroville Scholarship Foundation and Oroville Music Department’s 17h Annual Variety Show and Auction featured, l-r, top row, Cash Duarte and The Broken Strings Band, Robert Grunert, auctioneer Boone McKinney, middle row, Miniesterios Liamada Final, Jody Evans and Ada Denison, bottom row, Ashley Vowels, St. Patrick’s Day decorations, including little hats, May Festival Royalty. Not pictured We Totally Graduated Band, Hailey Freeman, Bella Feeman and Tasha and the Clientelle. Gary De Von/staff photos
    Variety Show features local talent, raises money for...
    By Gary DeVon • March 14, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville Scholarship Foundation and Oroville Music Department Annual Variety Show and Auction featured a wide variety of entertainment.

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    Oroville City Planner Kurt Danison projects the new Comprehensive Parks Plan on the wall and walks the city council through the plan last August. He will be at the next council meeting, March 18, for a public hearing on the new zoning codes and zoning map. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Oroville will review zoning code, approves park permit...
    By Gary DeVon • March 13, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council heard an update from planner Kurt Dansion about the revised zoning code at their March 4 meeting.

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    Oroville’s Dorothy Scott International Airport will soon have the addition of a Jet A fueling system, funded by the FFA through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, passed by Congress in 2021-2022. This will allow gas-turbine aircraft to refuel there. The airport currently only offers Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS) for fueling traditional propellor aircraft and small piston-engine airplanes. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Oroville will add Jet A fueling system at...
    By Gary DeVon • March 7, 2025 12:00 pm

    Oroville City Council heard about the schedule for the construction of a Jet A fueling system and the future Runway Relocation Project.

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    Gary DeVon/GT file photo Frontier Foods is being purchased by Troy and Kimberly Tanner, owners of Anderson’s Grocery in Republic.
    Frontier Foods sells to owners of Republic grocery...
    By Gary DeVon • March 6, 2025 5:00 pm

    The owners of Anderson Grocery in Republic have purchased Frontier Foods in Oroville, with a promise to continue the same service that customers have come to expect.

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    Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Oroville School District dealing with federal Title IX...
    By Gary DeVon • March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board heard reports from the admininistrators and the State and Federal Programs Director at their Feb. 24 meeting.

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    Photos of some of the large amount of illegal drugs, including approximately 161,000 fentanyl-laced pills , 80 pounds of methamphetamine, six pounds of heroin and more than two pounds of cocaine. seized by law enforcement in April 2023, along with 12 firearms.
    Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison...
    By Gary DeVon • February 20, 2025 12:00 pm

    A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.

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    Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck.” Gary De Von/staff photos
    2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended
    By Gary DeVon • February 11, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and was well attended

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    The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street.
    Oroville City Council approves water connection north of...
    By Gary DeVon • February 7, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection on Eastlake Road.

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    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition Month
    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition...
    By Gary DeVon • January 31, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board Recognition Month.

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    Some of the fire damage at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The fire is suspected to have broken out after a suspect is alleged to have drilled into a UPS truck’s gas tank and a spark from the drill set the truck ablaze. OPD/submitted photo
    Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in...
    By Gary DeVon • January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.

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    Past and future May Festival Royalty at last Sunday’s Selection Night, l-r, Anna Hernandez, 2024 May Festival Queen, newly selected May Festival Queen Crystal Nemecio, 2024 Princess Sierra Buckmiller, 2025 Princess Ariona Nelson, 2025 Princess Annalisa Quezada, 2024 Princess Jayden Glover and 2025 Princess Gwyndolyn Thompson. Gary De Von/staff photo
    Crystal Nemecio selected as 2025 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • January 28, 2025 5:00 pm

    Crystal Nemecio was named this year’s 2025 May Festival Queen at Selection Night held at the OHS Commons on Sunday afternoon.

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    A photo of the ladder truck the Oroville City Council approved to purchase with funds coming from the Oroville Fire Department, as well as the Oroville Rural Fire Department if their County Fire Commissioners agree. The truck has a 75-foot ladder which will allow the fire departments to deal with fires in multi-story buildings, as well as in other situations requiring water to be sprayed from above the burning structure. OFD submitted photo
    Oroville fire departments will purchase a 75-foot aerial...
    By Gary DeVon • January 27, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council approved the purchase of a firetruck with a 75-foot aerial ladder at their Jan. 18 council meeting.

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