Articles from the May 13, 2021 edition
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Harrison and Harper receive Quilts of Valor
POMEROY–Quilts of Valor were awarded to Ron Harrison and Sonny Harper by Alice Gwinn and Cindy Klaveano on April 18, 2021. Ron Harrison enlisted in the Airforce in November of 1975 and went into a...
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$60k set aside for ultrasound
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital passed a motion to set aside $60,000 for the purchase of ultrasound equipment at their meeting on May 3. They hope to have the equipment available two days a w...
City Council signs approval for vacation
POMEROY–The City Council approved the signing of Ordinance No. 922, vacating a portion of Arlington and Tenth Streets by Mayor Paul Miller at a special meeting May 5. Details about the vacation process were discussed at the City Council meeting p...
Farmer's Market gets OK to use City Park
POMEROY–The City Council approved the use of the City Park for the Farmer’s Market. Danielle Evans spoke to the Council regarding a Farmer’s Market at the city park. She has been working with the Chamber of Commerce and plans are to have the marke...
Youth and Family Forum annual event set
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The annual Youth and Family Forum luncheon event is set for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the Pataha Flour Mill, 50 Htchens Hill Rd., at 11 a.m. RSVP is required due to s...
County opts in the BHO pool
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) made a decision to remain in the Behavioral Health Organization (BHO) pool after hearing a discussion over the Criminal Justice Treatment Account, a st...
Ribbon cutting ceremony at Port of Garfield today
POMEROY–The Port District of Garfield County announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for fiber optic internet will take place at the Port office on May 13 at 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Expected guests include Rep...
In person "Summer Show" reception!
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) is delighted to feature two local artists, photographer Stephanie Newberg and junior artist Lily Winslow, in the new two-month "Summer Show" beginning w...
On the Edge of Common Sense
“It’s for you,” his darlin’ told him as he lay back in the chair For a well deserved siesta. Ugh, it wasn’t really fair. It was Chuck, his nearest neighbor – did he have to call right now? Millard too...
Guest Commentary
OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee has signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler that will provide temporary property-tax relief for Malden-area residents and other Washingtonia...
Caring Hearts, Caring Hands
Many organizations have helped Garfield County Hospital District over the past several years but none as much as the hospital auxiliary group, HUGS, which stands for Helpers United Giving Support....
Forty gathered to pray
POMEROY–About forty people gathered around the flagpole on the courthouse lawn at noon in observance of the nationwide National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6. Entities which affect life in our country were prayed for by representatives from G...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago May 11, 2011 EIghteen wind turbines completed as of last week for the Puget Sound Energy project are scheduled to begin operation in the first quarter of 2012. Garfield County Information & Assistance will hold a yard clean-up day for...
Pirates bumped from league tourney in 4-3 tilt
WALLA WALLA–"Baseball the way it's been played for a hundred years" resulting in an intense but disappointing outcome for the league-leading Pirate nine as they dropped a tight 4-3 playoff game to L...
Colton Slaybaugh leads boys track team to second at state
RITZVILLE–On the strength of a state pole vault championship, a pair of second-place finishes and a smattering of thirds, fourth, and other medalist finishes, the Pomeroy Pirate Boys Track Team f...
Phase 3 in effect for home basketball games
POMEROY––So far, there are six home and three road games on the schedule for Pirate basketball, according to A.D. Toddette McGreevy, and Stage 3 protocols will be in effect for home games. Cha...
