Articles from the April 13, 2023 edition
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Public comment about girls' basketball program heard at school board meeting
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors heard public comment discussing the current girls’ basketball program, approved policies and coaches’ evaluations, and discussed...
Dick Martin honored at Spinners' Egg Hunt
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Spinners honored the legacy of Dick Martin at their 16th annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. Martin was part of the five-member group that changed the Jaycees to the...
Spring Farming Days plows ahead in spite of rain-caused delays
POMEROY–The Spring Farming Days was delayed due to wet ground at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on April 1 and 2. Recent rains imposed a halt to farming activities in the hay field when deemed too...
Commissioners hear FFA Ag Issues presentation
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved two bids and opened a third at their meeting on April 3, and approved two bids, signed a proclamation, and heard a presentation...
Quote of the Week
“Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age.” – Booth Tarkington... Full story
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–With the April 23 conclusion of this year's legislative session just days away, it sadly appears the Legislature will not pass a bill to implement the exemption for farm fuel and certain...
Cold morning becomes nice weather for Spring Jackpot show
POMEROY-The Garfield County Spring Preview Jackpot show brought many showmen to the Garfield County Fairgrounds on April 8. After a cold morning, temperatures rose and the sun came out for a fine...
Public comment on parking variance hearing holds concern over space and support for new housing
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council held a public hearing on a variance request, announced hiring Nathan Van Vogt, and announced the approval of sealcoat grant applications at their meeting on April...
Project ready for final checks before notice of completion
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners announced the completion of the Pataha fiber project, authorized two expenses, and discussed the preliminary results of fiber study of Garfield...
Mask requirement lifted at hospital
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners announced the end of the masking requirement, announced a financial transition for the HUGS program, and discussed project dates...
Pastor's Corner
Easter (or Resurrection Sunday) is the quintessential spring holiday. Spring is the time of warmth and beauty coming back to the world: the return of the sun, flowers, bees, rabbits, and baby chicks: all the classic signs of new life and growth. So,...
Pottery painting offered by BMAG
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will hold two classes for a painting of a pottery bowl next Thursday, April 13 at 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Sign-up and price sheet available at the BMAG center. These are nice size bowls made by Sarah...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago April 17, 2013 Editorial-Nine years ago this month, I was in Russia for the most memorable and life-changing beginning of spring in my life with David and Alia Webb of Pomeroy, Doug...
Obituary
Richard Ray Martin January 17, 1948–April 2, 2023 Richard "Dick" Ray Martin died Sunday, April 2, at the age of 75. Dick was born in Dayton, Wash., on January 17, 1948, to Donald G. Martin and Letha J. Wolfe. He was raised in Pomeroy along with his...
Pirates excite with 7-6 win over Patriots
POMEROY––Some purty darn good baseball was played by the Pirates just before taking Spring Break. The Pirates won a walk-off, 7-6 contest against Liberty Christian on Friday, March 31, at Shepherd...
Lady Patriots hammer Pirates in twin bill
POMEROY––Liberty Christian came to town and swept the Lady Pirates 20-1 and 22-0 on March 30. Pomeroy is 0-4 in league, 0-11 overall. They faced Colton last Monday and then break for a spell, next facing DeSales on April 21. "The Pirates are...
