Articles from the December 8, 2022 edition
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Winter Is Here
POMEROY–Garfield County Fire District No. 1 (GCFD) responded to a Walmart semi-tractor/trailer truck combo that blocked both lanes up and down State Route 12, west of the Alpowa Summit Monday m...
Twinkle Light and Chocolate Extravaganza bring in the Christmas season
POMEROY–Downtown is celebrating the Christmas season with the Twinkle Light shopping event for retail stores on Thursday, December 8 beginning at 5 p.m. Then treat yourself to delectable confectioners during the Chocolate Extravaganza on December 9 a...
Two school levies to go before voters in February
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) Board of Directors passed levy propositions and hired wrestling coaches at their meeting on November 29. The board passed resolution 309, Proposition No. 1...
County approves TIP
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a 2023 annual construction program and a six year transportation improvements program (TIP), approved a final budget for 2023, and...
Community Scholarship raffle wagons now on display
POMEROY–The Community Scholarship raffle wagons, this year's senior project of Jillian Herres, left and Chase Caruso, right, are now available for viewing and tickets can be purchased at all home b...
Quote of the Week
“Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.” – Sigmund Freud... Full story
Commentary
POMEROY–A couple very important transactions occurred recently, both being something that the people of Pomeroy should really appreciate. In my view, the impact of these 2022 occurrences will be enjoyed for generations to come. Underscoring it all i...
Pastor's Corner
When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said of him, "Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!" Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you."...
4-H volunteer leaders needed
POMEROY–The Garfield County 4-H program needs adult volunteers as club leaders in all areas of interest. Especially needed are volunteers for family living clubs–cooking, sewing, crafting, knitting, crochet. Additional areas interest expressed by...
Dollar General open for shopping
POMEROY-The Dollar General on Villard Street, on the east side of Pomeroy, is now open. The national chain outlet is in the soft opening stage, open for business, but employees are stocking the...
Annual candy and bake sale at Sr. Center
POMEROY–The annual Senior Center Candy and Bake sale is held at the senior center this year on Monday, December 19 starting at 9 a.m. Each year the Senior Center hold its biggest fundraiser during Christmas time with delicious homemade candies and b...
Braxton McKeirnan leading scorer for Jr Hi boys
The JH Boys Varsity team won the early season rematch versus Tekoa-Rosalia 49-20. This game was a bit closer than the first matchup, but a lot cleaner. The Timberwolves were outmatched, and we did an outstanding job of keeping control of the ball and...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago December 5, 2012 Pataha Flour Mill's annual Christmas Tea and Confections will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Houser Room at the mill. Pullman violinist Rick Grunewald and his wife...
Pirates open with barn-burner win over Panthers
ASOTIN–After growing a 20-19 half-time lead to a ten-point margin, the Pirates had to rebuff a fourth-quarter Panther attack to eke out a 43-41 non-league win here Wednesday, November 30, in the first game of the 2022-23 boys basketball season. T...
Lady Pirates victim of first-game jitters
ASOTIN–The 2022-23 Girls Basketball season is off and running, and a big third quarter was the difference for the Lady Pirates, when a case of nerves hurt them in the opening 44-36 loss to the Lady Panthers here last Wednesday. Up next is another r...