POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners (GCHD) voted to purchase eight new IV pumps at their meeting on May 2. The Garfield County Memorial Hospital currently has three functioning pumps and one semi-functional one. The cost for the pumps is $12,800.

The HUGS committee reported that they will give two $500 scholarships to graduating Pomeroy High School students this year. The names of the students will not be revealed until graduation time and they will receive their checks at the June HUGS meeting.

The electrical project has a tentative start date for spring of 2023.