Articles from the December 2, 2021 edition
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The "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is here
POMEROY–The Starlight Parade, coordinated by the local Chamber of Commerce, and Sherrie and Larry Ledgerwood, kicked off the 2021 Christmas Season Saturday, November 27, with floats and county v...
Garfield County receives grant from Shepherd Foundation
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) read a grant request acceptance letter from the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation at their meeting on November 29. The funds granted to t...
Keller Associates receives street lighting project contract
POMEROY–The City Council awarded the contract for Complete Streets Project engineering to Keller Associates at their meeting on November 22. Stillman Norton, project manager for Keller Associates, a...
Quote of the Week
“The problem with beauty is that it’s like being born rich and getting poorer.” – Joan Collins...
Republican ORCA Plan would invest in outdoor recreation, climate adaptation, eliminate the Discover Pass
OLYMPIA–House Republican Environment and Energy Leader Rep. Mary Dye today released a comprehensive plan that proposes significant investments in outdoor recreation and climate adaptation, using revenue from the state’s new Climate Commitment Act...
On the Edge of Common Sense
I took a trip to the museum of natural history. It was a fascinating place: a taxidermist’s showcase. A dog heaven, what with all the prehistoric bones. But as I walked through the halls and stared a...
OPINION
The more people hear about Washington’s coming long-term-care law and payroll tax, the less people like it––and for good reason. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against it, an initiative is being pursued, and Idaho sent the state a cease-a...
Health District receives $736k in grant funds
POMEROY–The Garfield County Health District has received two large grants, administrator Martha Lanman announced at their meeting on November 22. A grant from South East Washington Alliance for H...
PASTOR'S CORNER
My favorite time of year has arrived once again! I love just about every part of the month of December: the lights, the food, the decorations, movies, music, and yes, who doesn't like a wrapped mystery under the tree? When I think back on some of my...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago November 30, 2011 A meeting will be held on Tuesday December 6, for residents interested in providing input on the curriculum for Pomeroy School District’s Pataha Creek Alternative S...
