Making his mark: Artist working on mural in Halfway grew up in La Grande
HALFWAY â Jon Hanley is a temporary resident of Halfway, but heâs leaving a permanent mark. Hanley is wrapping up a mural at the Old Pine Market that depicts the history of horses in Pine Valley. âHeâs doing a beautiful job. I love coming in and seeing the new progress,â said Laurie Bryan, an owner of the market. Hanley paints after hours, adding a colorful touch to a previously blank wall above the produce area. âIâve had murals on my mind,â Bryan said. âI knew Jon was a fabulous mural painter, and he showed up in town.â His work space is a c...