Articles from the August 13, 2020 edition
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And the race is on...
POMEROY–In the Primary Election held on August 4 here, three local races were determined as to who will have placement on the November ballot. Advancing to the 2020 General Election on the Garfield C...
Save the Gazebo at the City Park
By Jack Peasley Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–Efforts are being expedited to raise $25,000 to "Save the Gazebo" and City Park makeover now that Fall is just around the corner. The City o...
BOCC considers canceling Fair
POMEROY-Sara Lunsford, Garfield County Fair Board President reported that the Fair Board had voted to cancel the 2020 Garfield County Fair with the exception of the market sales and livestock showing with animals already weighed and tagged to the...
School begins August 31
POMEROY–The first day of the 2020-21 school year begins Monday August 31. Junior and Senior high school students (7-12) classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Elementary students s...
Fuchs donates to "Wigs for Kids"
POMEROY–Natalie Fuchs, 15 in September and a local high school student, cuts and donates 12 inches of her hair to an organization "Wigs for Kids. It seems teenagers are often portrayed as being w...
Quote of the Week
“If I had to live my life again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner. – Tallulah Bankhead...
First round of COVID Relief applications reached 27k
POMEROY–Jack Peasley of the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) told the council that the Department of Commerce has had 27,000 applications for assistance in dealing with the COVID-19 virus restrictions. Garfield County w...
On the Edge of Common Sense
I played in a celebrity golf tournament in Oklahoma City a while back. Now, I’ve been to a few celebrity team ropings, a couple celebrity stock dog trials, a million brandings and one celebrity r...
OPINION
Young Washingtonians are pissed off. Though we've made incredible gains as a society, far too many people are being denied access to jobs, healthcare, even affordable housing. We need to tear down...
Hospital Update
Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) is proud to announce July's Employee of the Month, Activities Coordinator and Certified Nursing Assistant Sandy Peralta. She was nominated by her co-workers...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–As most of you have heard and observed on the news there was a huge explosion in Beirut, Lebanon with over 150 deaths and more than 4,000 injuries. The vast majority of people in the a...
Repairs to U.S. Forest Service building estimated at $44,485
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield Director Diana Ruchert, reported to the Port of Garfield Board of Commissioners the cost for the U.S. Forest Service building maintenance repairs is approximately $...
Library Book Sale Project at Fairgrounds
POMEROY–Each year during the Garfield County Fair, the Friends of Denny Ashby Library hold a used book sale inside the Flower and Vegetable building. This event is quite popular with area readers and is the primary money maker for the volunteer b...
Death Notice
Richard Ames Richard Ernest “Dick” Ames, 76, passed away at his home from cancer on July 25, 2020. He is in the care of Hennessey Valley Funeral Home....
Bank of Eastern Washington sponsoring school supply drive
POMEROY–Bank of Eastern Washington (BEW) is collecting school supplies for local elementary students here and at four other Washington branches. These supplies will be distributed to local schools. “Students need supplies, whether they are at sch...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago August 11, 2010 Members of Garfield County Health Foundation presented a check for $26,000 to Garfield County Hospital District to assist in purchasing of a new portable x-ray machine. Pomeroy Swim Team captured the County Meet champion...
Maintenance to hospital roof and air ducts cost under $10k
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) co-CEO Mat Slaybaugh has reported to the Garfield County Hospital Board of Commissioners on August 3, the cost for the hospital roof repair and duct c...