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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 Senior Center presents Emergency Preparedness Plan to council
    Oroville Senior Center presents Emergency Preparedness Plan to...
    By Gary DeVon • November 22, 2023 8:30 am

    The Oroville Senior Citizens presented the center’s Emergency Preparedness plan to the Oroville City Council .

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    Election 2023
    Several general election candidates look to have won...
    By Gary DeVon • November 21, 2023 8:30 am

    While the election won’t be certified until Nov. 28, the latest ballotcount shows some clear winners in several races.

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    Gary DeVon staff photo A ballot drop box located at the Oroville Police Station.
Gary DeVon/G-T file photo
    Second count of general election brings no changes...
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2023 8:30 am

    In the second count of the Nov. 7 general election ballots it still appears incumbents have the edge over challengers.

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    Election 2023 Graphic
    Incumbents lead challengers, while write-in candidate out in...
    By Gary DeVon • November 8, 2023 8:30 am

    In the election night count it appears incumbents have the edge over challengers in the races for city government in North County.

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    Candidates for Tonasket School Board gathered in Tonasket earlier in the month to introduce themslves and answer a few questions as to why they are seeking a position on the board. The are Ken Catone, Debbie Roberts, Pete Valentine, Joyce Fancher, Racqel  Plank and Jenny Wilson.. Gary DeVon/staff photo
    Candidates for Tonasket School Board introduce themselves at...
    By Gary DeVon • November 7, 2023 8:30 am

    Candidates for Tonasket School Board met in a forum held at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center.

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    Bryan Zeski, Deborah Nesper and Adam Beardsley are running for Director Position 5 (at large) on the Oroville School Board.
    Oroville School Board candidates answer questions at forum
    By Gary DeVon • November 1, 2023 8:30 am

    Candidates running for Oroville School Board Position 5 – Debra Nesper, Bryan Zeski and write-in candidate Adam Breardsley.

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    Stephanie Steinman and Tina Holman at the candidates’ forum held at the Oroivlle American Legion Hall. The two were given a chance to introduce themselves, then answer questions from the audiance and then give a closing statement. The event was hosted by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and the Gazette-Tribune. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo</em>
    North Valley Hospital Board candidates for Director Position...
    By Gary DeVon • October 26, 2023 8:30 am

    This is the third in our series of articles on the candidates who participated in a forum held in Oroville on Oct. 5.

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    Incumbant mayor candidate Ed Naillon speaks at Candidates...
    By Gary DeVon • October 19, 2023 8:30 am

    The Oroville Chamber sponsored a candidates’ forum Oct. 5. Incumbent Ed Naillon was the only mayoral candidate who attended.

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    Candidates for Oroville City Council Walt Hart, Tasha Shaw and Robert Fuchs at the Candidates Forum sponsored by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune. Hart, the incumbent is being challenged by Fuchs, a former councilman, for Position 4 on the council. Shaw, is being challenged by Paul Bouchard, who wasn’t in attendance, for Position 1. Tonasket Councilwoman Teagan Levine, standing, served as moderator. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo</em>
    Oroville City Council candidates introduce themselves and answer...
    By Gary DeVon • October 18, 2023 8:00 am

    Three out of four candidates for Oroville City Council were on hand to introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience

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    Bryan Zeski, Deborah Nesper and Adam Beardsley are running for Director Position 5 (at large) on the Oroville School Board.
    Oroville School Board candidates talk about why they...
    By Gary DeVon • October 5, 2023 8:30 am

    Editor’s Note: This week we ask a few questions of the three candidates for Oroville School Board, Director Position 5 (at large).

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    USDA ReConnect4 $30.17 million grant project area. Source: OKPUD No. 1.
    Okanogan County PUD receives over $30 million from...
    By Gary DeVon • September 20, 2023 8:30 am

    This will significantly improve broadband access to the Nine Mile, Molson, Chesaw, Havillah and Siwash Creek areas.

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    Submitted photo Brooks Enzensperger, 16, arrives in Oroville after cycling 3500 miles from Vermont to his grandfather’s in Oroville as a challenge to himself. He was greeted by well wishers including his grandfather Joseph Enzenspeger and his great aunt.
    Teen challenges himself to bicycle from Vermont to...
    By Gary DeVon • August 23, 2023 8:30 am

    The 16-year-old, Brooks Enzensperger, made the trip, his first to Oroville, as a challenge to himself.

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    Gary DeVon/GT file photo
One of several Okanogan County ballot boxes is located at the Oroville Police Station.
Gary DeVon/GT file photo
    Nesper and Zeski will head to general election...
    By Gary DeVon • August 14, 2023 8:30 am

    Nesper received 357 votes, Zeski 260 votes and incumbent Birmingham, 173 votes

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