Articles from the November 16, 2023 edition
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Soldier gives siblings a Veteran's Day surprise
POMEROY-The School District No. 110 student body honored local veterans with a ceremony of songs, poems, a slideshow, a Quilt of Valor presentation, and a surprise return during the ceremony at the...
Broken boiler may close pool in 2024
POMEROY–The City Council discussed replacing the boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool, held two public hearings, and passed several resolutions at their meeting on November 7. The boiler at the P...
Central Ferry dock repairs discussed
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners passed two resolutions and accepted a preliminary budget, as well as discussed repairs at the Central Ferry boat dock at their meeting on November 7...
Make it a Hometown Christmas
POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and "Pictures with Santa" Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Begin F...
Quick Look
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner gathering PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Make it a Hometown C...
Quote of the Week
“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut, that held its ground.” – David Icke... Full story
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner gathering
PATAHA–The All-Church Community Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association will be held at Pataha Flour Mill on Sunday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. Dinner fixings of turkey and gravy will be provided, and the r...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30....
Jack McCaw honored for 50 years as Scottish Rite Mason
Jack McCaw of Waitsburg, a Past Master of Waitsburg Lodge No. 16, F. & A. M. and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, was presented the 50-Year Blue Cap at the Walla Walla Masonic Center on November 7,...
Pastor's Corner
Even Christians stumble and fall in their relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We must honor God’s promise that when we acknowledge our sins to Him, He truly forgives us. We are prom...
OBITUARY
Dean D. Burton October 5, 1934–November 7, 2023 Dean D. Burton of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away quietly on November 7, 2023, after losing his battle with Alzheimer. Dean was born in St. Louis, Mo., on October 5, 1934. His family moved to Butte, Mont.,...
OBITUARY
Irene Kiesecker Bott September 29, 1914-October 27, 2023 After a brief illness, Irene Kiesecker Bott, at the age of 109 years, passed away while at her daughter’s home in Finley, Wash., on October 27, 2023. Irene was born to Bertha Mallory and A...
Pomeroy FFA scoring well at State
POMEROY–The local FFA Land Evaluation Soils team place 13th at the State Contest between Warden and Moses Lake, Wash., Tuesday, November 14. Caroline McKeirnan was recognized as the seventh highest i...
Comets blast Pirates out of playoffs
By Loyal Baker POMEROY––Despite the Pomeroy Pirates chalking up four passing touchdowns, three by rushing and a game-opening, 100-yard, kick-off return by Walker Flynn, the Buccaneer defense had no an...
