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Hear about Steptoe Butte entrepreneur Cashup Davis
POMEROY–The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library offer a free community presentation, "Cashup Davis: The Inspiring Life of a Secret Mentor," by co-author Jeff Burnside at the G...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy,...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago February 19, 2014 Stephanie Reisdorph was the featured soloist at Friday's Valentine's Day program at the Senior Center. She entertained an audience of about 50 luncheon guests. The...
Obituary
Brett Murray Berringer January 13, 1951 - February 10, 2024 Brett Murray Berringer, 73, of Spokane Wash., died Saturday night February 10, 2024, at Valley Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Brett was born to Earl A. and Annie L. Berringer in Pomeroy,...
Sweetheart Ball set
POMEROY–The Sweetheart Ball is scheduled at Spinners Hal on Saturday, February 17 from 5-10 p.m. This casual evening event will include a Prime Rib dinner, cocktails and music for dancing and l...
Quote of the Week
“What we really are matters more than what other people think of us.” – Jawaharlal Nehru...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago February 12, 2014 Pomeroy School District's fundraiser collection of more than $1,400 was especially for school children victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines in November....
Painting on denim topic of upcoming BMAG class
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) has scheduled an art class called Jean-O-Ology 101 Saturday, February 17 at 10 a.m. The class will use a canvas covered with denim to paint a scenery scape. Paintings using this method are hanging at t...
Quote of the Week
“The happiest people seem to be those who have no particular cause for being happy except that they are so.” – William Inge...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago February 6, 2014 After an absence of almost four decades, the Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team claimed the top step of the awards podium of a post-season tournament on Saturday. The...
The rules about leap years
It's widely accepted that a year is 365 days long. However, that statement is not entirely accurate. In fact, it takes Earth a little more than 365 days (365.24223 days to be precise) to orbit the sun. A calendar cannot accommodate that small...
Izzy the Camel, local celebrity, ambles into sunset
PRESCOTT–Izzy, the camel, passed away on January 24, 2024. He was 18 years old. So many have experience Izzy the camel and looked forward to his appearances at local and area events over the years. B...
Did you know?
Falls pose a significant threat to the senior population. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says someone age 65 or older suffers a fall every second of every day in the United States. This makes falls the leading cause of injury and...
Keep brain engaged
Keep brain engaged A more active, engaged brain could help delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease in aging individuals by a significant amount of time. A study published in the journal Neurology in 2021 found that high levels of cognitive activity...
Quote of the Week
“Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.” – Garrison Keillor...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago January 29, 2014 Pomeroy Senior Center received a $2,500 grant from Puget Sound Energy Foundation to assist with the center's nutrition program. Betty Capwell of the center said the money will be used to help fund the program's...
Obituary
Edna Lou Kimble Ringen December 15, 1941–Dec 13, 2023 Edna Lou "Dena" Kimble Ringen died December 13, 2023 in hospice in memory care in Grass Valley, Calif. Dena was born Edna Lou, daughter of Virgil Lowell Kimble and Louise Emmaline McCoy on D...
Hospital Corner
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce Employee of the Year for 2023, Nic Bartlow. He was nominated by his co-workers and chosen from all the previous employee of the month w...
Quote of the Week
“There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge.” – Bertrand Russel...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago January 22, 2014 For the 26th year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee for students in the 4th through 8th grades in thousands of schools across the...
Don't Tamper with Horses
Part 6 Ron Casady grinned as he looked over his small herd of purloined horses. The six he'd stolen from Morgant rounded them out to an even twenty. His grin fell a bit as he recalled the stink at Mor...
Pastor's Corner
Pressure cookers have become very popular, only now some of them are called "instant pots." They cook faster while sealing in the flavor using pressure and heat. When the food is done, it is important...
Quote of the Week
“When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I’m beginning to believe it.” – Clarence Darrow...