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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 Grand Prize winner of the Molson Ice Fishing Derby was Caden Boswell with the longest fish at 23 inches and 4.8 pounds. Boswell won a $500 check. as well as a $500 gift certificate from The Country Store in Oroville. Gary De Von/staff photos
    Caden Boswell wins grand prize in Molson Fishing...
    By Gary DeVon • January 21, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Molson Ice Fishing Derby celebrated its 21st year with over 200 anglers trying to land a big one on Sidley Lake.

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    The Okanogan County Courthouse. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Jury finds man guilty of possessing stolen vehicle...
    By Gary DeVon • January 16, 2025 5:00 pm

    Superior Court Jury finds Eric Hufferd-Oulette guilty of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer.

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    Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25 in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo.
Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25” in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo.
    Ice fishing events planned for Molson, Bonaparte
    By Gary DeVon • January 15, 2025 12:00 pm

    The 21st annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is planned for this Saturday, Jan. 18 on Sidley Lake at Molson….

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    Looking Back at 2024 in photos top, l-r, Groundbreaking –After 24 years of hard work and planning, the Perfect Passage Project vision is turning into reality. On Aug. 27, members of the Tonasket City Council and City Clerk Alice Attwood were joined by former Councilmember Jill Ritter, Washington State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, Varela & Associates Engineer Kurt Holland, DOT’s Clayton Verellien, City Planner Kurt Danison and Tonasket Chamber President Michael Stewart in celebrating the event. Firefighting – A $30 million purpose-built Bridger Aerospace Super Scooper was among the planes scooping water out of Osoyoos in August to drop on the Sunset Fire northeast of Oroville in the 9 Mile area. The plane can scoop up 14,000 gallons of water in 12 seconds. This was one of nine planes that were fighting the fire, about 2.5 miles from the Canadian Border. Garlic Festival – The rain didn’t keep the fun away during the Garlic Festival in Tonasket, (middle row) Ironwood Project – Yee Haw Chesaw – The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies. The rodeo was well attended as saddle, ranch and bareback riders competed as well as cow riders and barrel racers, A Mighty Wind – A rain and windstorm hit the north end of the county blowing over several large trees in the Oroville area and knocking out electrical power to parts of Oroville and as far south as Ellisforde. (bottom row) – Christmas Light Up - The grand finale of his year’s Oroville Community Christmas Tree Lighting was a fireworks display provided by Discount Fireworks, Bike Tour-ists - A group of five bicyclists make their way to Oroville’s Osoyoos Lake Veterans Park in July. They were part of a Bicycle Rides Northwest tour group of about 300 bicyclists and 60 support staff, Happy 4th of July – A smiley face was just one of the many oohs and awes at the Oroville Community Fireworks Display at Deep Bay Park. Gary De Von & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.
    Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024
    By Gary DeVon • January 9, 2025 5:00 pm

    This week we review some of the stories that appeared in the G-T the second half of the year.

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    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges after discharging firearm
    Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges...
    By Gary DeVon • January 8, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justen S. Williams, 34, at his shared family home after he allegedly discharged a firearm.

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    The Oroville Chamber will be having their annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet this Saturday. The organization will recall the several events they sponsored in 2024, including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting which ended in a grand finale of fireworks provided by chamber member Discount Fireworks. Gary De Von/GT File Photo
    Oroville Chamber Officer Installation and Awards Banquet Saturday
    By Gary DeVon • January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet at Hughes’ Barn Saturday, Jan. 11.

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    (Clockwise from left) • Alfredo Alejandre winds up a twin rubber band-powered model sub made from a plastic bottle. He was paired up with Choice High School student Brandi Rodriguez on a project titled “Do submarines need fins.” Also pictured is fifth-grader Rowan Jones. • Steer wrestling at the 2024 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo • After a four-year absence, the Run for the Border Charity Motorcycle ride returned to Oroville for Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 18. The 150-mile ride from Wenatchee and back is sponsored by the Columbia River Harley Owners Group (HOG). • Tonasket Water Ranch Splash Park is a great place to help your friends cool off. • A firefighter enters a training Connex container used as a training tool to simulate a house on fire. The training took place in Tonasket and several area fire departments participated. Gary DeVon & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.
    Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024
    By Gary DeVon • January 3, 2025 5:00 pm

    This week we took a look at some of the headlines and photos that appeared in the Gazette-Tribune during the first six months of 2024.

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    Jeff and Elia Bunnell watch as the new sign naming Oroville’s Triangle Park as Jeff Bunnell Park last Saturday. There were many kind words spoken about Bunnell, who started the Oroville Initiative (TOI) and has volunteered many hours trying to improve Oroville. The former Triangle Park is the project he says he is most proud of.. Gary DeVon/staff photos
    Oroville dedicates park to TOI volunteer Jeff Bunnell
    By Gary DeVon • December 26, 2024 12:00 pm

    Last Saturday, Dec. 21, many friends of Jeff Bunnell turned out to the dedication ceremony for a park that now bears his name.

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    Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located on the south side of the building. GT file photo
    City of Oroville adopts $10.4 million budget for...
    By Gary DeVon • December 24, 2024 5:00 pm

    Oroville adopted a budget of $10,375,000 Dec. 17, as well as approving the name change of Oroville Triangle Park to Jeff Bunnell Park.

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    Jeff Bunnell at Triangle Park after the new PNT Midway Point sign was erected. The park will be rededicated as Jeff Bunnell Park in his honor this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in Oroville. TOI photo
    Triangle Park to be rededicated as “Jeff Bunnell...
    By Gary DeVon • December 19, 2024 12:00 pm

    Oroville City Council agreed to honor Jeff Bunnell by renaming Triangle Park after him. The park will be dedicated on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m.

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    Dick Larson fills a prescription at Oroville Pharmacy. The business will close at the end of the year and Larson will retire. The store will open to its new owner sometime in 2025. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo</em>
    Oroville pharmacist Dick Larson will retire at the...
    By Gary DeVon • December 18, 2024 5:00 pm

    Dick Larson, owner of Oroville Pharmacy, plans on retiring at the end of the year, after 48 years in business as a pharmacist.

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    Sheriff Paul Budrow
    Sheriff’s Office will not take enforcement action based...
    By Gary DeVon • December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

    Sheriff Paul Budrow says his office will not take law enforcement action based solely on a person’s immigration or alien status.

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    Mike Langford
    Former Oroville Police Chief wants to stay involved...
    By Gary DeVon • December 11, 2024 12:00 pm

    Former Oroville Police Chief Mike Langford wants to start a law enforcement training service.

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