| Video: Grant County Fair Talent Search 2010 |
Local talents took the spotlight at the Aug. 22 Talent Search at the Grant County Fair.
Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Rodeo is real fun |
Seasoned equestrians, ranchers compete in the arena
Monday, September 06, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: CowKids hang tough |
Young ones show budding ranching, rodeo skills
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: KJDY and DQ Kids Day Parade |
Dozens of kids strutted their stuff Aug. 24 during the KJDY and Dairy Queen Kids Day Parade.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: 2010 Grant County Fair & Rodeo Parade |
There may have been clouds overhead, but it was all smiles in downtown John Day on Saturday, Aug. 28, for the Grant County Fair and Rodeo Parade.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Triathlon for Hunger |
Athletes stroke, cycle, run to help those in need
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: "Soccer's a kick" |
John Day, Prairie City teams finish youth recreation season
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Draw, pardner ... |
Grant County officials and volunteers belted up and took aim Thursday in a celebrity shoot held as part of the Oregon State Cowboy Fast Draw Competition.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Double the fun in PC |
Prairie City was home to two big events Saturday, Aug. 7, the 15th annual Grant County Kruzers Show 'N' Shine and the fourth annual Huckleberry Fest.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: SolWest shines |
Exhibits, presenters and workshops abound in "choosing the good life," at this year's 12th SolWest Renewable Energy Fair, at the Grant County Fairgrounds in John Day, July 23-25.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Fiery, Fun Finish |
Flames leapt from the engine of the 1971 Dodge Polara. Fire extinguishers were called in to knock them out.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Rappel Academy |
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Cruise Oregon |
Classic car drivers choose John Day Elks Lodge for their first stop July 10. Cruise Oregon scheduled several stops throughout Oregon on the group's 10th annual outing.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Music in motion |
"Transportation" was the theme for the Prairie City Players' musical showcase at the Strawberry Grange Hall on the Fourth of July.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: 2010 Independence Day celebrations |
Tuesday, July 06, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: TIMELINE |
The Blue Mountain Eagle and Bisnett Insurance presents TIMELINE.
August 26, 2010 at the Grant County Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Army squad at Korengal Valley |
As a light infantry squad leader Army Staff Sgt. Evan McDonald and his crew endured the hardships of what's been called the most dangerous area in the War in Afghanistan, the "Valley of Death," in the Korengal Valley of Kunar Province. The outpost closed in April.
McDonald said he's proud to have served alongside the men he says are Valley Forge material.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Family Fun in the Summer Sun |
Families and neighbors from around the county enjoyed outdoor fun in the sun at the 3rd annual Family Fun Day at Seventh Street Complex in John Day, June 26.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Hooked on fishing
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Young anglers get big bites during kids fishing day at McHaley Pond near Prairie City, June 12.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: A shavin', shootin', bed-racin' good time |
'62 Days Celebration
Canyon City, June 4-5, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: "A day at the bed races" |
'62 Days Celebration
Canyon City, June 5, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Outdoor School |
Students learn forest issues, up close
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Back again in 2010 |
A parade Saturday morning started with the boom of a cannon as onlookers lined the main street. Several colorful entries celebrated the theme, "Back again in 2010."
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: MVHS grad reunite |
Graduates of Mt. Vernon High School reunite in Clyde Holliday State Park for a potluck and barbecue.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: GU baseball beats Cascade Christian |
The Grant Union Prospectors had homefield advantage May 28 as the community cheered them on to a win against the Cascade Christian Challengers in their second state playoff game May 28. The game was close with Prospectors leading over the Medford players 7-6. Pros head coach Brian Delaney said he is proud of his team for battling tough.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Take me out to the ball game |
Scenes from an exciting 2010 Grant Union baseball season
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Eastern Oregon League softball champs! |
GU girls show how it's done, and how to have fun!
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Hot on the track, fierce on the field |
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Fore fun |
Grant Union and Long Creek golfers have swinging, successful seasons
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: High-flying events |
Cinnabar Mountain Rendezvous features Sunday games, food and fun
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Third-grade politics |
Dorothy Piazza's third-grade class at Humbolt Elementary School show the process of getting a bill signed into law, from the senator forming the idea, to the president's signature on the document.
Friday, May 21, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: District Choir Concert at Grant Union High School |
Three Grant School District 3 schools converged for a choir concert May 18 at Grant Union High School.
Friday, May 21, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Fun, learning collide |
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Camp Logan revisited |
Despite blustery weather last weekend, Camp Logan Days 2010 went, as they say, down in history.
Saturday, May 08, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Talk with your teen |
A youth-led town hall forum in Monument April 29 gave parents and teens solutions to avoid the dangers of underage drinking. Five Grant Union High School seniors performed a skit showing the wrong way, then the right way to have a fun prom night.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: 'Back to Broadway' |
Broadway tunes were showcased April 24 on a John Day church stage.
Videos by Angel Carpenter of the Blue Mountain Eagle
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Aladdin in Dayville
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Magic hit the community hall stage in Dayville as local students performed Disney's "Aladdin Jr" April 16 and 17.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Brass with class |
It was classical and jazz music made fun when Synergy Brass Quintet performed an evening concert at Humbolt Elementary in Canyon City April 13. The concert was made possible with funding from the Juniper Arts Council and Cultural Trust of Oregon. The Maryland group also made stops at Humbolt and Mt. Vernon Middle School earlier in the day to share their musical talents with the students.
Monday, April 19, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Eggs and bunnies and candy ... oh my! |
Easter egg hunts and activities around Grant County April 2nd and 3rd.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Knowledge is Power meeting (replay) |
Grant County residents turned out in force at a town hall meeting to object efforts by a white supremacist group calling itself the Aryan Nations to establish a new headquarters in John Day.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: 'Death by Dessert' |
GU drama students present "Death by Dessert" March 4 and 5.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Big wins for local art students |
Five Grant Union High School art students participating in an Eastern Oregon University juried art show came away with awards, including two $1,500 scholarships.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Perfect harmony |
The Juniper Singers sang out barbershop-style Feb. 20 as they welcomed a full house at the Canyon City Community Hall. The Grant County music group shared the stage with Windsong, a woodwind quintet, with members from Burns and John Day, and 4th Dimension, a barbershop quartet from Boise.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Rallying for human rights
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Well over 100 Grant County citizens gathered at a human rights rally Feb. 26, expressing their opposition to a hate group's intentions to move to the area.
The demonstration was held in downtown John Day between two Knowledge is Power meetings which drew more than 300 people to each session to hear attorney Norman Gissel and human rights advocate Tony Stewart share their expertise on such issues. The two men also joined the rally.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: 2010 DISTRICT BASKETBALL ACTION
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Grant County teams busy on the court
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Dancing Gold Rush |
Grant Union Gold dancers performed their state routine, set to "August Rush" soundtrack music, for the community during the varsity boys basketball game Feb. 16.
Friday, February 19, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Prospectors vs. Vikings |
Pros prevail in a 52-48 victory over the Vale Vikings
With a lot of heart and hussle the Prospectors boys basketball team overcame an early deficit to end their season with a win Feb. 16 at their Grant Union home court.
Friday, February 19, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Slideshow: Union Gold Winners! |
The Grant Union High School dance team took first place at the recent Molalla competition. Here's how they wowed the judges.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Lambs and smiles at the Kight Ranch |
Nine seniors and their helpers from Valley View Assisted Living enjoyed an outing at Walt and Marilyn Kight's sheep ranch where lambing season is under way. Plenty of smiles were shared as the residents held the newborn lambs Feb. 4.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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| Video: Cats clash |
Grant County Tigers and Panthers scrath and claw on the court
Wednesday, February 03, 2010 Full Story >>> |
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