Articles from the September 21, 2023 edition
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2023 Garfield County Fair well received
The Garfield County Fair enjoyed sunshine and laughter like that which comes from these youngsters who were having a blast with the Balloon Man. There was something for everyone at this year's fair:...
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Cougar sighting? Contact the Sheriff's Office
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the cougar threat to Pomeroy, planned a resumption of previous meeting schedule, and approved contracts and resolutions at t...
Quote of the Week
“Don’t go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.” – Mark Twain...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago September 25, 2013 The Centennial Celebration of Pomeroy's Seeley Theatre and Opera House will be held this weekend, with activities at the theater building and on 7th Street throughout...
BMAG show features men and summer kids class participants
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild held the opening of their Man Cave show on September 7. The featured artists of the show are the men who exhibited art ranging from wood relief sculpture, to l...
Garfield County Fair Grand Champions
The hard work and diligence of Garfield County's young 4-H club and FFA chapter members were on full display at the Garfield County Fair....
Passing game gives Pirates OT win
POMEROY–Ollie Severs's back-of-the-end zone catch for the two-point conversion in double overtime lifted the Pirates over the Charlo Vikings 42-40 in a game Head Coach Kyle Kimble dubbed "for the a...
Lady Pirates split matches with G-P, Oakesdale
POMEROY––The Lady Pirates split matches last week, capitalizing on fewer unforced errors to defeat Garfield-Palouse Sept. 12, then struggling against a strong Oakesdale serving game, falling in thr...
Cummins Creek lightning fire held to 84 acres
POMEROY––A lightning storm that rumbled over the Tucannon Valley Thursday, September 7 sparked a wildfire in the vicinity of the Tucannon Hatchery and Cummins Creek the next day. The smoke from the fi...
Six wolf packs in Blue Mountains
DAYTON–There are currently six wolf packs in SE Washington, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest newsletter. The region is divided into six groups: Touchet (8 members), Columbia (5 members), Tucannon (8 members), Gro...
Moose on the Loose
Jim and Laura Peterson, who live on Tucannon Road, spotted this moose roaming through their back yard recently. He didn't stop to say hello...instead, he just ambled by, enjoying a sunny September...
Pastor's Corner
On September 14 of each year, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The feast commemorates two events: the discovery of the relic of the Christ's cross by St. Helena (mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine) in...
Grand Champions at 2023 Columbia County Fair
Members of local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters received grand champion honors at the recently concluded Columbia County Fair....
At The Theater
"The Hill" is the inspiring true story of Rickey Hill, the small-town son of a traveling Pastor (Dennis Quaid). A sandlot baseball phenom, Rickey defiantly overcomes his physical disabilities and father's persistent worry for his health, to fulfill...
