Articles from the September 30, 2021 edition
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Welcome to the 2021 Garfield County Fair!
POMEROY–The 2021 Garfield County Fair brought crafts, baked goods, vegetables and fruit, livestock, friends, family, visitors and much needed rain to the annual events Sept 17-19. The return of the f...
One third of town doesn't meet future growth requirements; Dollar General granted utilities access
POMEROY–The City of Pomeroy’s water supply may present a problem to future expansion of residential inventory, the City Council heard at the conclusion of a continued meeting on September 20. In other business, the Council unanimously approved all...
Health District to hire new health officer
POMEROY–The Garfield County Health District board of directors hired Daniel Kaminsky, M.D. of Walla Walla as the District health officer. Dr. Kaminsky is a retired OBGYN. The Health District also h...
County Commissioners sign lease agreement with Richardson Family
POMEROY–After months of negotiation, the Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed a commercial lease agreement with the Richardson Family at its meeting on September 27. The agreement c...
Port insurance to cover claims in Pataha Fiber Project
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners signed a franchise agreement with Garfield County to ensure that any damage caused to property of the county by the Port’s Pataha fiber internet pro...
Quote of the Week
“It is an extra dividend when you like the girl you’ve fallen in love with.” – Clark Gable... Full story
Green Ridge Fire 43,735 acres and 61% containment
DAYTON–Yesterday, Sunday, September 26, the fire continued to have minimal fire behavior, with a few interior smokes observed on the southwest corner of the fire near Godman Guard Station. Firefighters continued to patrol and mop up all c...
On the Edge of Common Sense
I try not to make this column too educational but sometimes there is a need that can’t be ignored. When ranchers and cowmen work their cowherd, they are often under pressure to cull cows that they hav...
OPINION
Washington state ranks among the bottom for states that provide legislative oversight of executive emergency powers. What’s Washington doing wrong? We explore the problem and need for reform in this new video (WPC video here). In an emergency, g...
2020 Census Findings on Race and Ethnicity
WASHINGTON D.C.–The 2020 Census used the required two separate questions (one for Hispanic or Latino origin and one for race) to collect the races and ethnicities of the U.S. population following the standards set by the U.S. Office of Management a...
HOSPITAL CORNER
POMEROY–It is a pleasure and honor to celebrate Mary Allbright, Certified Professional Coder, as she announces her retirement after two decades. "She has been a dedicated employee for many years," a...
Dance to the Music
POMEROY–Free line dancing classes are held every Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Garfield County Christian Youth Group building at 836 Main Street. Classes are led by Deb Dahmen and no partner is needed, just show up and have f...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago September 28, 2011 Temporary stop signs were installed on Columbia St. at 9th St., eastbound and westbound and will remain in place through the high school construction. Flashing lights on signs on Main St. east and west of 10th St.,...
Obituary
Michael Lee Parlet October 2, 1944–September 12, 2021 Michael Lee Parlet passed away on September 12, 2021 in Moscow, Idaho shortly before his 77th birthday. Mike was born on October 2, 1944 in L...
Jr. Hi Pirate girls lose first game
POMEROY––The Jr. High Pirate girls fell to St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse 32-22 in the first game of the basketball season at home on September 20. "I was very proud of the effort that these girls put forth and the fact that everyone contributed," sai...
Pirates shut out at Tekoa-Rosalia
TEKOA–The Pirates blew to the running clock by 7:24 in the second quarter, dominating the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves with not only a shut out, but also holding their hosts to 43 yards of total o...
Lady Pirates avenge loss to DeSales
POMEROY––The Lady Buccaneers put together a complete match September 21to counter an earlier loss to the Lady Irish of DeSales and now have a 2-1 record as league play gets underway. A September 23...
Pomeroy Invitational has 11 team field
POMEROY––Pirate Cross Country runner Trevin Walton finished eighth in a field of 15 in the Pomeroy Invitational XC meet last Wednesday, September 22 at Lybecker Field. It was the Pirate harriers' fir...
