Articles from the August 27, 2020 edition
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Rattlesnake Fire burning in Tucannon
POMEROY–At the time of this writing, Monday night, August 24, the larger or more active fires in the Meacham Complex are the Horse Fire, the Hager Ridge Fire, the 896 Fire, and the Rattlesnake F...
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A proposed plan for the County Fair
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair Board was informed that there is an approved in-person fair plan which conforms to State requirements and mandates. The subcommittee working on arranging a market sale...
County aids SEWEDA with small business support
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) voted to contribute $25,000 to the assistance of local small businesses in conjunction with $50,000 in funds being distributed through the Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (...
Food Bank receives funds
POMEROY–Funds from the Innovia Foundation, helped Pomeroy Assist pay for 420 packages of three–pound bundles of hamburger for the local Food Bank. Pomeroy Foods assisted with the logistics of ord...
On the Edge of Common Sense
When the crew came toward the cookhouse Hazel shut and locked the door. “Don’t you even think about it! Looks like y’all been in a war.” And though Hazel didn’t know it, she was not far off the track...
Port awards bid to finish broadband project
POMEROY–Port of Garfield County Board of Commissioners (Port Commissioners) accepted Zero dB Communications, LLC from Spokane, Wash., bid of 497,466.30, awarding the contract for the completion of the broadband project. Diana Ruchert, Port of G...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, As we begin a new school year, I feel overwhelmingly grateful for our staff, families and community. As we move forward into a school year that will be much different than any other year we have had, I know that this community of...
Small Business grant deadline Sept. 11
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) offers a Small Business Stabilization Grant, funds specifically to help small businesses. SEWEDA has received $50,000 from the Cares Act plus $25,000 f...
Hospital Update
In a 2018 study, Garfield County was found to have the highest percentage of diabetic patients in the state, per capita. Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–Being a teen is hard. There is a stereotype put on teens where all we want to do is go to parties and disobey our parents and honestly, that’s ridiculous. Personally, I am not one who par...
State of today's youth in the pandemic
POMEROY–How are our kids doing in today’s day and age? Pomeroy Partners for Healthy Families join the Seattle Children’s Hospital and Prevention WINS Seattle Coalition in a free virtual town hall sponsored by PREVENTION WORKS INSEATTLE, to find...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago August 25, 2010 Garfield County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate burglaries and vandalism of Town and Country Restaurant, All Your Building Needs, the city pool and one other businesses the night of August 6. C...
OBITUARY
Marilyn Lois Hopkins June 15, 1938–August 10, 2020 Marilyn Lois Hopkins, 82, passed away peacefully in Seattle with her family by her side on August 10, 2020. Marilyn was born in St. Louis, Mo. To D...
OBITUARY
Robert Heitstuman July 8, 1926–August 16, 2020 Bob (Robert) Heitstuman 94, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away August 16, 2020. Bob the second of seven children, was born to John and Josephine H...
OBITUARY
Evonne M. Gwinn Evonne M. Gwinn, 89, of Pomeroy passed away on August 21, 2020 at Brighton Court in Spokane Valley, Wash. Evonne was born in Williston, N.D., to Peder and Esther Pederson growing up...