I like to think that we give our readers their money’s worth every single week. After all, for a little under a dollar a week, you can get a subscription that brings you a full slate of local news, sports and feature stories you won’t find anywhere else, not to mention a calendar of local events. Also in our pages you’ll find a weekly weather forecast, a wide range of advertising from local businesses, letters to the editor and a selection of puzzles. 

But last week’s paper had even more to offer. In addition to GO! magazine, our weekly supplement packed with ideas for things to do throughout Eastern Oregon, our Aug. 31 edition also contained our 32-page Grant County Hunting Journal and Kickoff, a 56-page preview of the upcoming prep football season with information on teams from across the region — all at no extra charge.

Seriously, what else in your life delivers that much value for a dollar a week? 

Our top stories in last week’s issue focused on Heather Rookstool’s controversial proposal for a $2 million community pool, Blue Mountain Hospital’s efforts to address its financial challenges, a convoy of vintage military vehicles that recently passed through John Day and a high school volleyball tournament hosted by Grant Union.

Among the stories we’re pursuing for this week’s edition are reports about Grant County’s economically dependent relationship with the Forest Service, the upcoming Cycle Oregon bicycle tour, the newly reopened Austin House and an early-season football contest between Prairie City and Dayville/Monument.

As always, I want to take this opportunity to thank our subscribers for their support. We can’t do this work without you!