Articles from the March 5, 2020 edition
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Estimated $240,500 in flood damage, repairs on hold
POMEROY-The Garfield County Commissioners discussed flood damage estimates of $240,500 from the storms and runoff occurring February 6–7, 2020 during the regular meeting Monday, February 24, 2020. Rod Norland, Garfield County Public Works, r...
Lady Pirates finish State B with third-place trophy
SPOKANE–The Lady Pirates defeated Mount Vernon Christian 48-26 in the consolation round to bring home a bittersweet third-place trophy and cap a stellar year that didn't end as planned but was f...
Oakesdale knocks Lady Pirates out in semifinal
SPOKANE–The Lady Pirates' hopes for a third consecutive championship game appearance were dashed by league rival Oakesdale, managing a squeaky-tight 37-34 upset of top-ranked Pomeroy at the 2020 H...
New GCTA bus ready for service
POMEROY– The new Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) cutaway bus purchased through a Washington Department of Transportation (WDOT) grant, for $73,328 is now ready for service. The GCTA p...
Senior Night spotlights final home game
POMEROY–Senior members of the Pomeroy High School Basketball program were honored by parents and fans at the final home game February 7. Sydney Watko, who was joined by her father Dave Watko, s...
County takes public comments on proposed subdivision
POMEROY–As part of business conducted at the Garfield County Board of Commissioners regular meeting Monday morning, February 24, 2020, a public hearing was held for comments on the proposed subdivision of the Bryan Canyon Estates Subdivision Plat. F...
Quote of the Week
“You grow up the day you have the first real laugh at yourself.” – Ethel Barrymore...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–I've seen Democrats raise taxes several times during my many years in the Legislature. They'd increase spending to unsustainable levels, then, when the economy slowed and tax revenues fell, c...
On the Edge of Common Sense
“Boys will be boys,” reflected Jack, as he told me a story from his youth. Seems when Jack was a teenager back in Ripley, Oklahoma, he and his teenage friend were serious about becoming bull rid...
Letter to the Editor
To the editor, So, you want to pick my nursing home? You better have a good education and a place for me to go, because you owe me or I will spend all your inheritance! Couple of years ago, our granddaughter said to her father (our son), “watch o...
Hospital Update
Mike Field is our newest commissioner and we inquired why he wanted to participate in this community’s hospital district. He candidly expressed his hopes and desires for the Garfield County Hospital District. I have had a long professional and p...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–One of the hardest things that I’ve had to do this year was finding a balance between school and my social life. It can be pretty difficult to balance those two things, especially when you hav...
Blachly Family 2020 Honored Pioneers
POMEROY–Pioneer Day, set for June 13, will celebrate the Blachly family as 2020 Honored Pioneers. Susan Morrow is working on the history of the Blachly family, this year’s Honored Pioneers. Community of the Past will focus on Ilia. Honored graduates...
Hospital District outlines upcoming support levy
POMEROY–Chairman of the Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) Board of Commissioners Cindy Wolf, addressed the Garfield/Pomeroy Community Economic Development Forum about the upcoming $860,000 levy vote April 28, to support the GCHD. Ballots w...
Garfield County low risk for Coronavirus
POMEROY–Health Director Martha Lanman gave an update on the County’s preparations for any cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that could occur. She stated that Garfield County is considered to be at very low risk for the virus, but the State ask...
Junior High Volleyball
The Pirate Junior High “A” team played three games in mid-February, two against St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse, and one against Garfield-Palouse. We played SJEL at home first and lost 21-25, 12-25, 15-13. Two days later we traveled to Endicott and los...
Enrollment is up for Pomeroy schools
POMEROY-Enrollment numbers presented at School District’s Board meeting, February 24, spurred excitement, when Superintendent Rachel Gwinn announced that enrollment was up to 301. The 2019-2020 school year began in August with an enrollment of 3...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago March 3, 2010 Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce has announced its award selections for 2010. Sharing the Citizen of the Year award are “The Lindas”, Linda (Jim) McKeirnan and Linda (Eric) McKeirnan; Business of the Year, Vonda’s Antiq...
Garfield County Dispatch Log
Feb 18 Information-No Entry Truancy-170 Fourth St. Ambulance-S.R. 12, M.P. 417 Jail-789 Main St. Jail-789 Main St. Information-289 High St. Search Warrant-Impound Lot Feb 19 Livestock-Vannaton Grade Wanted Person-789 Main St., Garfield County...
Lady Pirates cruise through Regionals
RICHLAND–The Lady Pirates start their third consecutive return to the 2020 1B State Tournament today, March 5, at the Spokane Veterans Arena, facing the winner of the annual tournament's first r...
Dixon powers Lady Pirates past Curlew in State Tournament opener
SPOKANE–It was the battle of the big forwards and Lady Pirate Maddy Dixon showed the Curlew Lady Cougars how badly she and her teammates wanted to make this appearance at the 1B State Tournament o...
