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Seniors attending Better Bones and Balance and Gentle Chair Yoga through the Ontario Recreation District find physical and social benefits. argusobserver.com/valley_lif… via @argusobserver

FROM THE I-E: Steve Dominguez of Hometown Chevrolet-GMC is named 1 of 48 national nominees for the 2027 TIME Dealer of the Year award. argusobserver.com/independen… via @argusobserver

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Vale High School’s choir has returned after a 15-year absence. Led by music teacher Debbie Wolfe, the 12-member group recently performed its first concert, with three more planned this school year. argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver

Four Malheur County 4-H members earned ribbons at the Oregon Ranch Horse Invitational in McMinnville, where Hunter Porter received Top Cow Hand and Top Senior Roper honors. argusobserver.com/news/malhe… via @argusobserver

Ontario Kiwanis Club members and community volunteers completed a repurposed fence at Lanterman Kiwanis Park on Oct. 17 to help keep soccer balls out of the street and protect young players. argusobserver.com/valley_lif… via @argusobserver

Weiser rushed for 403 yards to defeat Emmett 48-27 on Oct. 16. Zayn Crossley, Ty Cobb and Klete Cook each scored two rushing touchdowns as the Wolverines pulled away in the second half. argusobserver.com/sports/wei… via @argusobserver

BrightNest Clean Co. owner Khaila Palmer organized a free clothing giveaway Oct. 16-17, inspired by her own experience with homelessness and the difficulty of finding affordable clothing. argusobserver.com/valley_lif… via @argusobserver

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TFP Therapeutic Services dedicated an Ontario sanctuary garden for women veterans receiving support for PTSD and military sexual trauma. The nonprofit also created a cat sanctuary honoring Joseph “Joe” Johnson argusobserver.com/news/tfp-d… via @argusobserver

Ontario School District’s EdFlex Oregon online school serves about 60 students and is open to K-12 students throughout Oregon. District officials discussed enrollment, student progress and school funding during the board’s Sept. 28 work session. argusobserver.com/news/learn…

Ericks Garsvo, director of the Owyhee County Historical Museum, will discuss the museum’s growth, collections and community programs during the Malheur Historical Society’s Oct. 8 meeting in Vale. argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver

🚑 Malheur County voters will decide whether to raise the annual ambulance service district charge from $16 to $31 per residence over the next three fiscal years. argusobserver.com/news/voter… via @argusobserver

Angel Wings Network will recognize retired Weiser teacher Ralph Rowley at its Oct. 10 fundraiser for making over 700 prayer blankets for cancer patients. argusobserver.com/news/weise… via @argusobserver

Vale's Varsity Football team runs onto the field following halftime at the Viking's homecoming game. The team played against visiting Ontario Tigers. Vale won 84-8. 🎥 Antonio Sunseri

The New Plymouth High School Marching Band performs during halftime at the the Pilgrims' homecoming game against Melba. New Plymouth chose a blackout theme for its homecoming, as the student section illustrates. New Plymouth won 18-14. 🎥 Corey Evan

FROM THE I-E: The Payette City Council discussed a proposed social media policy during its Sept. 15 meeting, giving City Attorney Eben Masingill and council members more time to review guidelines for city officials communicating online. argusobserver.com/independen… via @argusobserver

Great Horned Owl Chili wins Adrian cook-off argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver