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 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 25, 2023 

EWAM receives funds for handicap accessible parking lot

POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgr...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 25, 2023 

Public Health to sponsor CPR classes

POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District announced a new free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class program, discussed how Covid-19 cases will be handled, and announced the location...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 25, 2023 

Free food distribution coming to First Christian Church

POMEROY–The 2nd Harvest Mobile Market, out of the Tri-Cities, is coming to Pomeroy on June 2. They will be at the First Christian Church from 12-2 p.m., at 310 S 8th St, and will bring enough food...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 25, 2023 

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago May 29, 2013 Pomeroy Pirate pole vaulter Kenny Lomen-Carr cleared 13 ft. at the State 1B track championship meet Friday at Easter Washington University in Cheney. Kenny broke the old...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 25, 2023 

Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosts first horse show

POMEROY–The Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosted a horse show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on May 20. The "May the Horse be with You" show included Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Equitation, Engli...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 25, 2023 

Health Resource Fair provides service information

POMEROY–A health resource fair was held at the Pomeroy Senior Center on May 18. Participants set up tables with services and contact information, and the fair was open to the public. Participating...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

Susie Bowles resigns from Pomeroy City Council

POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

GCTA looking for a general manager

POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA...

 

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold its grand opening Pioneer weekend and BMAG president Mary Flerchinger invites everyone to the gallery's grand opening. The Pomeroy FFA...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

National Day of Prayer held at Pioneer Plaza

POMEROY-The National Day of Prayer was held at the Pioneer Plaza on May 4. Prayers included family, education, government, military, business and workplace, arts and media, and church, as well as the...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Garfield County 911 Director Cyndi Hobart brings experience to job

POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Hospital electrical project bidding scheduled for early June

POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Pataha fiber internet connections to be provided by Port for six months

POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County discussed the Pataha fiber internet and received a grant at their meeting on May 2. Drops, the materials to connect homes to the fiber internet line in Pataha,...

 

BMAG hosts opening for spring pottery show

POMEROY-The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their spring show on May 4. The show is pottery themed and features the participants of the latest pottery class. Junior featured artists...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 11, 2023

Fairground hay crop growing well

POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution, approved payment of Washington State Association of Counties dues, and discussed hay bids at their meeting on May 8....

 

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago May 15, 2013 Pomeroy Elementary School's kindergarten class held a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday in the Elementary library, honoring mothers and grandmothers with handmade hats and...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 4, 2023

Fire Chief appointed Garfield County Emergency Manager

POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) appointed a temporary emergency manager, presented an award, and signed a performance agreement at their meeting on May 1. James Cleveland, Fi...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 4, 2023

Design West Architecture approved for Elementary School roof project

POMEROY–The local School District approved a manager for the elementary roof project, decided to purchase a new bus, and passed a resolution at their meeting on April 24. The elementary roof...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    Community    May 4, 2023

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago May 8, 2013 The 62nd observance of National Day of Prayer was held at the Nazarene Church. Attendees enjoyed talks by Ian Quarles, Carla Heytvelt and Sue Nelson on the power and...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    April 27, 2023

County to spray Port roadsides

POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County Commissioners agreed to pay the Garfield County Road Department for weed spraying and discussed the demolition of Warehouse 3 at their meeting on April 18. The...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    April 27, 2023

County's repeater at Dodge to be placed on Inland Cellular tower

POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed a lease agreement and passed a resolution at their meeting on April 24. The lease is for Inland Cellular's cell tower site at Dodge....

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    April 27, 2023

GCFD receives over $78K in grants

POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Commissioners (GCFD) discussed grants received as well as possibilities for expanding the training room and crew quarters at their meeting on April 11....

 

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago May 1, 2013 Pomeroy Spinners plan to begin the facelift on the outside of Maple Hall. Siding is being installed on the west side of the building as well as on the gable ends. Pomeroy...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    April 20, 2023

Wege new engineer and public works director

By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) hired a new County Engineer and Public Works Director, signed a letter supporting the Snake...

 

PSD students huff and puff

POMEROY–The Missoula Children's Theatre returned, after an absence caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, to present Red Riding Hood on Friday, April 14. The cast of the show was selected from students...

 

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