Articles from the February 20, 2020 edition
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Survey will open grant doors
POMEROY–Jack Peasley of the Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) told the council he met with Michelle Bly of TD&H Engineering regarding an earlier Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) survey. According to that survey, the c...
Predators among us
POMEROY–A cougar was sighted at Heaton Gulch by Terry Brandon on February 4 at about 5:30 p.m. The large cat crossed Main Street and headed southeast toward the grain elevators across from Pomeroy F...
Growing predator problem and limited control has people concerned
DAYTON–Over fifty Columbia County residents gathered to share concern over the growing problem of area predators, namely wolves and cougars during a meeting called by ex-Columbia County C...
Public alert system set to go
POMEROY–Garfield County Emergency Management Director John Hirsch, met with the Garfield County Commissioners Monday, February 10, 2020, to present the contract with AlertSense, a crisis management, public mass notification and emergency alert s...
It's a doggie dog world
POMEROY–Community members Sue Nelson and Gail Turner, spoke to the council regarding the issue of allowing people to walk their dogs on city property. Nelson has examined Ordinance Number 672 of the Pomeroy Municipal Code as well as Washington S...
Quote of the Week
“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” – A. A. Milne...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–Voters around the state should be concerned that their voice is not being heard in Olympia. Two of the first bills passed by the House of Representatives would increase business taxes on employers and potentially raise gas prices by 57 cents...
On the Edge of Common Sense
Just count me out,” said Wilford as he lay there in the dirt, A shoein’ rasp behind his ear, a hoof print on his shirt. “I’ll handle this,” said Freddie, “You jus’ git outta the way. This sorry bag of...
Pomeroy Gun Club
e word to describe this weekend Camas Prairie Shoot for the Pomeroy Gun Club. The wind pushed shooters off balance as they tried to hold still during each shot. But that didn’t seem to fazed Steve Brown as he went straight 25/25 from the 16-yard l...
Hospital Update
POMEROY–This week we wanted to discuss the operational and financial situation of the Hospital District. Currently the District only offers those services which are required for us to maintain our license as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) as w...
Census a focal point at upcoming Pomeroy Community Forum
POMEROY–The upcoming Census issue is part of the agenda which will be fully discussed at The Pomeroy Community Forum held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Tuesday, February 25 at 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Reports and updates from Garfield County Hospital, Blue Mou...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago February 24, 2010 Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team placed second at the 2010 State Class B wrestling tournament in Tacoma. Sixty items, including photos, can now be searched and viewed online, through the Denny Ashby Library website:...
Obituary
Richard Ray Ruchert April 4, 1982- February 2, 2020 Richard Ray Ruchert took his first peaceful steps into Heaven on Sunday, February 02, 2020, at Pomeroy. He was 37-years-old. Richard was born to...
Lady Pirates v. Oakesdale for state berth Friday
POMEROY–The Lady Pirates will face Oakesdale Friday in Walla Walla to battle for a return trip to the state tournament. Oakesdale has been the Lady Pirates' toughest competitor this season. The g...
Winona, White headed to state
REARDAN–Two Pomeroy wrestlers qualified for the State Wrestling Meet in Tacoma next weekend, finishing the 1B/2B Region 3 Tournament here in third and fourth places, plus a third Pirate is s...
Pirates advance then fall to Vikings
PALOUSE–To advance to regionals, the Pomeroy Pirates will have to win the consolation-bracket contest with Prescott on Friday, and another game Saturday. The Bucs beat SJEL 56-33 to play in to the D...
