Articles from the April 16, 2020 edition

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 By Charlotte Baker    News    April 16, 2020

Hospital levy ballots mailed

POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital Levy ballots were mailed Friday, April 10 and election day is on April 28, 2020 which closes at 8 p.m. Ballots come with pre-paid postage which can then be...

 

Honk if you support the Class of 2020

The Pomeroy community turned out to recognize and support the Pomeroy High School Class of 2020–social-distancing style! Last Friday the call went out over social media for a tail-gater "flash mob"...

 
 By Dotty Van Vogt    News    April 16, 2020

City planning summer projects

POMEROY–Michelle Bly of TD&H Engineering provided a report on the Sixth Street Bridge Project through email and joined meeting by phone answering questions concerning the report and stated that the project as-built diagrams, are ninety percent comp...

 
 By Connie Boyer    News    April 16, 2020

Lawn service business essential or not

POMEROY–County Commissioners favorably consider lawn service as an essential service to the community and social distancing can be maintained through advanced preparations. During the...

 
 By Connie Boyer    News    April 16, 2020

School District plans for extended shutdown

POMEROY–In the press conference given by Governor Jay Inslee and the State Superintendent of Schools, Chris Reykdal, Monday, April 6, 2020, it was announced that all Washington school districts...

 
 By Connie Boyer    News    April 16, 2020

GCHD COVID-19 Update

POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) co-CEO Jayd Keener stated the clinic now has a screening process to ask incoming patients several questions at the door before entering the...

 

Quote of the Week

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin... Full story

 

Commentary

The April 28 Special Levy Election has the future of the Garfield County Hospital on the line. We believe there are plenty of good reasons to check the “yes” box when you vote. One of them is “life or death.” There is a lot of real estate bet... Full story

 
 By Baxter Black    Opinion    April 16, 2020

On the Edge of Common Sense

“So, how’d yer dad git that big dent on the door?” I asked Dave. Truth is, it was quite an accomplishment for one single dent to stand out from all the other wear and tear, deterioration and...

 

Letters to the Editor

To the editor, At a time when emergency hospitals are being brought in to use on both coasts and temporary hospitals and morgues are being set up in our country, it seems unconscionable that we are considering allowing our local hospital to slip out... Full story

 

Hospital Update

The hospital levy ballots were mailed on April 10 and election day is April 28. This week we would like to take time to address some more common questions and concerns about the Hospital District and...

 

A Teen's Take

POMEROY–We now have experienced how much life has changed since the start of the COVID-19 isolate-in-place and closure of businesses. I have seen how difficult it has been on some people and...

 

Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

Ten Years Ago April 14, 2010 Garfield County Memorial Hospital is facing mounting pressure from the state electrical inspector to modernize the existing building to meet current code requirements. The building is safe and has been well maintained;...

 

Obituary

Makayla Lynn Miller February 6, 2001-March 29, 2020 Makayla Lynn Miller passed away from a 4-wheeler accident in Tyler, Texas, March 29, 2020. Makayla was born in Richland, Wash., to Jason Miller and... Full story

 

Garfield County Dispatch Log

Mar 29 Agency Assist-170 Fourth St. Domestic Violence-509 Columbia St. Traffic Offense-Unknown Hwy. 12 Child Abuse-789 Main St. Public Assist-490 Mountain Rd. Mar 30 Ambulance-332 High St. Missing Person-407 W. Main St. Utility Problem-Birch Street...

 

Weather Forecast

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Saturday Night: Partly...

 

Wrestlers recognized for season's accomplishments

POMEROY–This season the Pirate wrestling team and Carlos Norris from Dayton-Waitsburg traveled over 3,000 miles to wrestle opponents from over 60 different schools, ranging in size from 1B through...

 

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