Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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DAYTON— This week the Liberty will show Downton Abby (the original from 2019), then Downton Abbey: A New Era will be shown in June 2022. The television series Downton Abbey followed the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who worked for them at the turn of the 20th century in an Edwardian English country house. Over its 6 seasons, the series garnered 3 Golden Globe Awards, 15 Primetime Emmy Awards, 69 Emmy nominations in total, making Downton Abbey the most nominated non-US television show in the history of the Emmys - even earning a...
DAYTON-Columbia County Civil Deputy Tim Quigg presented 4-H Marksman Club leader Jeff Jenkins with a $3,200 donation on behalf of the Blue Mountain Rocketeers. After interest declined in the Rocketeers, Quigg said the club decided to disband. Under the organization's rules, any funds held by the club after closing needed to be donated to another youth group. BMR selected the local 4-H marksman club to donate their remaining funds. "This donation is from kids to kids," Quigg said. "We knew this... Full story
DAYTON-Local author, Carla Giger, presented her book Starbuck: The Little Town That Could and was available to sign copies. Twenty-four people packed the waiting room of the Dayon Historic Depot, some with copies they brought to be signed. If you missed the event, there are copies of the Depot's gift shop. Goger will also be presenting her book at Fort Walla Walla on May 14 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Be sure to support this talented local researcher and writer. Books are also available on... Full story
DAYTON—Brilliant, but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing about exotic places in her popular romance-adventure novels featuring handsome cover model Alan (Channing Tatum), who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, “Dash.” While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire (Daniel Radcliffe) who hopes that she can lead him to the ancient lost city’s treasure from her latest story. Wanting to prove that he can be a hero in real life and not... Full story
DAYTON-The Port of Columbia has changed the location for the April 13 regular meeting of the port commissioners. Anticipating an increase in the number of community members who will attend, the port moved the meeting to the Youth Building at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. The meeting will still begin at 5 p.m. The meeting will also be held on Zoom to encourage further community involvement. One reason for the increased public interest is that the Touchet Valley Trail is on the agenda, and the... Full story
DAYTON—The Batman is playing at the Liberty for two weeks.Bruce Wayne/Batman (Robert Pattinson), after two years of stalking the streets, has been led deep into the shadows of Gotham City, striking fear into the hearts of criminals. Amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high‐profile figures, the vigilante Batman, with only a few trusted allies—Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens. When a killer targets Gotham...
Kyle Anderson (left) was sworn into Dayton City Council position #6 before the March 9th city council meeting, by Mayor Weatherford. The seat had been vacated by long-standing council member Byron Kaczmarski, who passed away Dec 19th, 2021....
Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) helps young Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) nab her heart through love letters. Sound familiar? This is the most recent of a long line of film adaptations of the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand. The Cyranos in past films include Jose Ferrar, Steve Martin, and Tashiro Mifune. All played the part with prosthetic noses, as this was the shame Cyrano faces in the original play. Traditionally Cyrano is a French nobleman serving as a soldier. He is... Full story
DAYTON—The Club Executive Director Jim Pearson announced a week-long Spring Break program for youth in grades K-5 this year. “I had hoped to be able to offer all-day programs,” Pearson said in the March 9 announcement. “Unfortunately, limited staff availability has made that all but impossible. Nevertheless, we have a fun and engaging program planned!” There will be multiple onsite and offsite activities, including field trips to local attractions such as the Dayton Historic Depot, Dayton Memorial Library, and the Boldman House Museum. T...
DAYTON-Starting March 15, skiers and boarders can save money buying their 2022 Season Pass online at https://bluewood.com/2022-season-pass-release. Pass types are Adult, Family, Student, College, Military, Senior, and Super Senior. Prices range from $449 for an Adult to only $49 for Super Seniors over 70. Don't miss out on the savings; you will be happy you have an excuse to get on the mountain. These deals don't last forever.... Full story
DAYTON-Dog is a road-trip comedy that tracks two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will; Briggs (Channing Tatum), and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois), as they race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Along the way, they’ll drive each other completely crazy, confront the possibility that pet psychics are real, and begin to reckon with the one thing they were trained never to do: surrender. Rotten Tomatoes critics give this movie a 75% favorable, and the audience gives it a 90%. Tha... Full story
You are invited to join the Christian Women’s Connection and Stonecroft Ministries for a luncheon at the Pataha Flour Mill, 50 Hutchens Hill Rd., Pataha, WA, March 16, 2022, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be catered by The Flour Mill, and will cost $15 per person. This month’s speaker is Janell Desmond from Tualatin, WA, who will be sharing how she discovered “happily ever after” even in the midst of difficult and challenging times. Event will also feature a special musical performance by owners of the Mill, The Van Vogts. Please contact...
DAYTON—It’s not too late to purchase tickets for the 2022 Brix & Brew fundraiser. A ‘casual attire’ event, Brix & Brew will benefit the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The annual Dayton Chamber of Commerce fundraising event will be held at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Social hour and a well-stocked silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m, with a live auction kicking off at 7 p.m. Jewelry, foosball tables, camping supplies, and local wine and candies are just a couple of the items up for grabs.... Full story
DAYTON—Uncharted is based on one of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed video game series of all time. It tells the story of Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) and his first adventure with rival-turned-partner Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg). Uncharted will introduce audiences to how Nathan Drake becomes the treasure hunter as he unravels one of history’s greatest mysteries and treasures in an action-adventure epic that spans the globe. The cast also includes Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas. Rotten Tomatoes...
The King’s Daughter -King Louis XIV’s (Pierce Brosnan) quest for immortality leads him to commission a young sea captain to capture and steal a mermaid’s (Fan Bingbing) life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter’s (Kaya Scodelario) discovery of the creature. Rotten Tomatoes critics did not care for this film and gave it only 19% favorable ratings, but the audience reviews were 80% favorable. The cast also includes William Hurt, Julie Andrews. Rachel Griffit...
DAYTON-March 15, 2022, will mark the 150th anniversary of the operation at the Dayton Post Office. Originally a post office by the name of Touchet was established in 1864. When city of Dayton was officially founded in 1872, the post office's name was changed from Touchet to Dayton. Dayton was platted as a town by Jesse N. Day in March of 1872. After the name change for the post office, Jesse N. Day was appointed postmaster in September of 1872. The first postmaster of Dayton was George W....
DAYTON—The 355 is about a dream team of formidable female stars who come together in a hard-driving original approach to the globe-trotting espionage genre. When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, wild card CIA agent Mason “Mace” Brown (Jessica Chastain) will need to join forces with rival badass German agent Marie (Diane Kruger), former MI6 ally and cutting-edge computer specialist Khadijah (Lupita Nyong’o), and skilled Colombian psychologist Graciela (Penélope Cruz) on a lethal, breakneck mission to retrieve it, while also sta...
DAYTON—Columbia County Public Transportation expects to see much-needed benefits from the Washington Legislature’s new $16 billion transportation funding package, “Move Ahead Washington,” which allocates $3 billion to public transit over 16 years. “Transit is essential to riders of all ages and needs. This announcement by the legislature will ensure our agency is sustainable and ready to grow with our community’s needs,” said David Ocampo, General Manager of Columbia County Public Transportation. “The project funding for our facility will a...
Columbia County Library is hosting an Open Mic Poetry Slam on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, starting at 6:00 pm in the Delany Building. Come share your original poetry with other poets and win prizes! Details are available on the library’s website and Facebook pages.... Full story
DAYTON—In Nightmare Alley, an ambitious young carny (Bradley Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who is even more dangerous than he is. The cast also includes Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Rooney Mara, Richard Jenkins, Ron Pearlman and it is directed by Guillermo del Toro. Rotten Tomatoes gives this an 80% favorable from the critics and 68% from audiences. Audience reviewers note that the movie is slow, but that it has a powerful ending. It is rated R f...
Sing 2 - The new chapter in this animated franchise returns with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. There’s just one hitch: They first must persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star (played by legendary music icon Bono) to join them. Buster (played by Matthew McConaughey) and his cast have turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit. Still, Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize: Debuting a new show at the Cry... Full story
DAYTON—The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has recently experienced an increase in reported bike thefts, with their weekly log for January 24 showing at least one new theft per day. The Sheriff’s Office encourages cyclists and bike owners to properly secure their bikes while parked. They recently offered these tips to lessen the chances of getting your bike stolen: 1. Use your locks or lock chains 2. Make your bike unique (for example stickers, baskets, attached lights, etc.) 3. Secure your bike inside a garage, house, or fenced area. 4. Wr... Full story
DAYTON—A mobile food distribution event will be happening at HomeStreet Bank on February 10, the first of many times that 2nd Harvest will bring free groceries to residents of Dayton throughout the spring. No identification is required. This drive-through event will be limited to 250 families, and current CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Mobile Market will provide the groceries with the help from 2nd Harvest and plenty of volunteers from Dayton to hand out items. Thank you to the Community Food Bank of Dayton members, the Dayton K... Full story
DAYTON—Dayton School District announced Tuesday, January 25, that the secondary grades (6-12) will temporarily return to online learning beginning January 26. A COVID-19 spike in the community prompted the switch. The district said they plan to return to in-person learning on Monday, January 31. Due to a high number of COVID-19 cases, the Columbia County Public Health Department (CCPH) and Chief Health Officer have halted all DW Athletic Combine basketball activities beginning Wednesday, January 26, with a plan to reevaluate on Monday, January... Full story
DAYTON—This new rendition of West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the classic tale of fierce rivalries, gang warfare, and young love in 1950s New York City. For anyone unfamiliar with West Side Story, it is a famous musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. One critic wrote, “For musical theatre lovers, this is the must-see film of the year. It is a masterpiece of design and features some fantastic performances of a well-loved classic”. Rotten Tomatoes “tomatometer” has a 92% favorable review from the critics, and 94...
