Articles from the November 12, 2020 edition
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COVID increase suspends Summer Session Athletics
POMEROY–In light of the increased COVID-19 activity in the community, the “Summer Session Athletics” program being offered by the Pomeroy School District has been suspended for two weeks beginning October 26. The increased COVID-19 activity...
"Community spread" being experienced in Garfield County
POMEROY–Martha Lanman, Administrator of the Garfield County Public Health District, Jayd Keener, co-CEO of the Garfield County Hospital District, and Rachel Gwinn, Superintendent of Pomeroy School...
Hospital gets good financial news
POMEROY–Financial good news came to the Garfield County Hospital District Board (GCHD) when Jim Heilsberg, GCHD Chief Financial Officer, presented the 2021 budget at the meeting on November 2,...
Finalizing budget matters and purchases
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners met Nov. 9, 2020, to discuss several end-of-year issues, including ongoing projects and 2021 budget items, to round out the end of 2020. The BOCC approved the County Employees Group...
Quote of the Week
“All the people like us are we, and everyone else is They.” – Rudyard Kipling... Full story
Guest Commentary
Editor’s note: Even though this was authored during the Obama years, what is written remains contributable today. By Lou Holtz The Democrats are right, there are two Americas. The America that works and the America that doesn’t. The America that...
On the Edge of Common Sense
In hunting camp an outfitter reached down and stirred the fire. His client belched contentedly and said, “Might I inquire, That jerky you been chewin’ up… could I just try a bit? I fancy I’m...
Letters to the Editor Encouraged
The East Washingtonian’s Letter to the Editor space on the opinion page provides a forum for residents of Pomeroy and Garfield County to express their opinions and concerns about matters of public interest as part of the “community...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
The Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) is spreading the word on what is happening with COVID-19 testing. The GCHD now has the capability to do 15-minute rapid tests. There are specific guidelines as to who can receive these tests as follows:...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–It’s kind of ironic last week I chose to write about the idea of fear and what it does to us. Little did I know that one week later so much would change. COVID-19 has knocked at our door...
Hospital upgrades run into a snag
POMEROY–Funding a major project involving an upgrade to the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system and an addition to the building to accommodate a new CT scanner, has hit a snag because of some funding rule changes. In an effort...
Operation Christmas Child accepting boxes starting November 16
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, O...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago November 10, 2010 The 50-year relationship between the Chevrolet division of General Motors and Ferd Herres Chevrolet in Pomeroy ended with the Oct. 31, 2010, contract expiration and final ties were cut Thursday when the dealership...
COURT REPORT
Garfield County Superior Court–Judge Tom Cox: October 7, 2020 Jessica E. Coleman, of Clarkston (having previously pleaded guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine, a Class C Felony) was sentenced to...