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POMEROY–Working takes much of my time which limits getting together with my friends harder. I am trying to be responsible, but I also want to be with my friends. You can’t always do both. I like what I am doing, it keeps me active and gets me out in the public. But my friends, on the other hand, don’t like that they only get to see me when they come to the pool to swim and I am lifeguarding. I still have one or two nights a week to hang out with them, but they say I am wasting my youth. I guess...
POMEROY–The pool opened last Friday, June 19 with a free swim day. It was such a welcome time and eased kids mind that they will be able to splash and cool off during the hot months of summer. When there was a question rather the pool would open or not, I’ve heard people say how sad it would be without it. They understood it wouldn’t be the end of the world, but for little kids, summer without a pool would be terrible. Yes, we know we can still see friends throughout the summer and do fun thing...
POMEROY–My freshman high school year certainly turned into one challenging and stressful time, and it seems like I have been holding my breath. But it is finally coming to a close. It is funny about stress though; you don’t realize the pressure you are under until you look back onto it. Like back in seventh grade when I played sports, managed the softball team and found school work to be more difficult and time consuming, it brought on more stress than I was used to. Things happened to me I did...
POMEROY–This summer is going to be an odd one for sure. I am not sure how this break from school is going to work. Now that we are in Phase 3 the swimming pool can open, but there will be no swim team and only up to 50 people can inhabit an area at a time, so it will certainly close down other outdoor activities limiting typical summer fun. I am working a few jobs during the summer which means I have to manage my time if I want to have some fun with friends. That’s what has been the hardest part...
POMEROY–I understand standing up for what you believe in, but there is a difference between protesting and criminal behavior. If you have seen any of the news outlets recently, you know what is going on in our nation right now involving certain protesting towards a specific incident, the death of George Floyd. As someone who truly values law enforcement and hopes to become a part of that team someday, watching this situation is terrible for me to witness. If it were up to me, I would handle t...
POMEROY–Life without going to school has become complicated and seems down-right weird. Honestly, I miss all of it. Even the educational factor of school. Now that we have been doing online school for a while, I have learned it is nothing what I imagined it to be like. I was expecting it to be more fun and easier, but in reality, it is not that at all. Online learning is challenging because to ask a question, I must type it out, which is sometime hard to express, especially if I don’t know or...
POMEROY–It has come to my attention as a high schooler and even some recent graduates, we sometimes take things for granted. What I mean is the ability to talk with another person face-to-face without distancing restrictions. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we could talk while standing right next to each other and to keep the conversation going, we would text. Then the order to stay home and away from each other came down and personal communication stopped. At first it was kind of fun texting o...
POMEROY–As a teenager, Mother’s Day is a lot harder than when I was little. Now, nobody takes me shopping to find that perfect gift and I have to wrap whatever I get myself. That’s tough stuff right there–just kidding! I actually look forward to Mother’s Day because it’s a chance for me to spoil my mom the way she spoils me. This year, with having the Stay-at-Home order and since I don’t have a driver’s license yet, it was nearly impossible to get over the hill to shop for my mom. Ingenuity...
POMEROY–I can’t wait until this Stay-at-Home order is lifted. Someone very near and dear to my heart was talking about all the things I must be planning to do once this is over. I must say, it is kind of hard not to think about all the great things I used to do–before this pandemic. I have come to the conclusion I took so many things for granted. I’m most excited about getting to see my friends up close and personal–again, not over a screen. I’m ready to go out to eat with friends and family...
POMEROY–Staying at home for extended periods of time is getting to the point where I am ready to go crazy. I have done just about everything, including clean every room in the house and organize all of the cabinets. I’ve watched every movie on Disney Plus possible and binge watched all of the shows that I enjoy and am about to run out of things to do. I think I could be more productive though, but what to do now is the question. It’s hard when a lot of your friends are hanging out and ignor...
POMEROY–Some people say being a teen is not very great, but I don’t agree. I think these years are going to be some of the best of our lives. Yes, there are difficulties and currently I’m struggling with a career path. I’ve been told I still have lots of time to figure it out, but I’m someone who likes to have at least an idea what I’m going to do. Some of my peers say they have known exactly what they wanted to do since they were little kids. I think that is wonderful. But I find it hard, es...
POMEROY–We now have experienced how much life has changed since the start of the COVID-19 isolate-in-place and closure of businesses. I have seen how difficult it has been on some people and realize how traumatic this thing is on our community. It was quick, unexpected and from what was said on TV, in the papers and explained to us by our community leaders, frightening. Even though our daily routine has flipped like a pancake and the only thing we can do is make the best of it by staying at h...
POMEROY–It’s weird to think that our life routines, as we once knew them, are gone for now. What is even more odd is I’ve worn sweats for the past week and the only people I’ve talked to are my family and friends through social media. When this whole lockdown thing started, I was bummed t I couldn’t see anyone and complete my spring sports, but I was also excited to be stress-free for a little while. I was terribly wrong to think there would be even the slightest bit of stress–free, care–free,...
POMEROY–I never thought something so dramatic as a pandemic would ever happen here. I guess I really didn’t believe anything major would ever happen especially in a small Northwest town such as ours. But here we are. While we endure everything that’s happening around here now, it feels absolutely terrible. But through it all, there is still so much to be thankful for. I’m thankful for my friends and family who have given me things to do during this time off, grocery store workers, nurses...
POMEROY–I think, with everything going on in the world right now, one of the most interesting things I’ve seen is how people act during this time. Some people try to stick together while others fall apart. Most of what I witness though is people helping others when they can. Right now, it is important for people to extend a helping hand, especially toward those who are unable to or should not leave their home. I was in Costco recently and a lady, who was ahead of us in line, was buying gro...
POMEROY–This whole Coronavirus situation has all of our lives turned upside down. It’s weird. I went into this year thinking this was going to be my year. I was going to get healthier and live a little bit more. Turns out there’s a pandemic that has closed our school, put a hold on sports and other school and social activities. The one cancellation I have no problem with is State testing, but it’s disturbing to think that our school is now closed due to the Coronavirus when a couple months...
POMEROY–I dislike the pressure we teens put on ourselves to be perfect; especially in one area. I personally don’t put a lot of effort into this specific topic because we’re all friends. Kids in my peer group really struggle, especially when it comes to talking to boys. Yeah, sometimes you say things that make you kick yourself, but generally it’s not that bad. It does stink though, when you find someone you like, and no matter what you say or do, you keep embarrassing yourself. I think all of u...
POMEROY–One of the hardest things that I’ve had to do this year was finding a balance between school and my social life. It can be pretty difficult to balance those two things, especially when you have other clubs and sports. My biggest struggle right now is deciding if I want to get the highest grade in all of my classes or enjoy my high school years and live a little. I’m the type of person who makes choices depending on how it will affect me in the long run. I understand that those type of pe...
POMEROY–I grew up watching and listening to my grandpa’s stories, wishing I could stay that way forever. I also wish everyone overseas will make it home, that good dogs never got old, and that summers are never boring. I wish people wouldn’t judge, football season lasted all year, and friends stayed in touch. I wish kids were raised like they used to be, Mondays felt like Fridays, and the best teachers never retired. When I was little, the only things that mattered to me were my family and w...
POMEROY–Character. I thought I knew what character meant until I had to write a speech about it for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). My speech topic had to be based on a FBLA goal and among the outline there was one bullet point called “Build Character”. I have absolutely no idea why those words stuck out to me, but it impacted me. So, I decided to write my speech on character. As I began writing, I began to question what it really meant, and as it turns out, I had reason to quest...
POMEROY–I truly understand what it feels like to do things for other people and make a big deal over them. Yes, I am polite and open doors for people and give gifts on Christmas, but this week was different. A couple of friends and I took the time to plan a surprise birthday party for my best friend. It took a lot of time to plan. We called her parents to make sure we were okay with the plans, shopping, and discreetly asked about favorites. I was super stressed when the day finally came; we w...
POMEROY–Personally, I dislike it when people ask me if I’m okay. Alright, not every time. Sometimes someone asks me if I’m okay because it is genuine and the person asking wants to know. That is when it can change the way your whole day goes. But generally, I don’t like the words “Are you okay” because if there is a reason you are asking, I’m probably not. Life can be pretty overwhelming and stressful as a teenager sometimes and you just want to cry, but of course you manage those feeling when...
POMEROY—Love is a complicated thing. Especially when you’re in high school. I hear more about “Oh he’s so cute” than anything else–I think. I don’t understand it. I don’t know if there’s such a thing as you’re meant to be with one person only. I don’t know if I believe that love is anything other than a chemical reaction in our brains. I would like to believe it all, but it’s like Santa for teens and adults. You’re told so many different things and stories; ultimately, you have to figure it out...
POMEROY–Being a 15-year-old girl is hard. Way more than I thought it was going to be. School gets increasingly difficult, which everyone expected and the relationships teens develop, not necessarily the romantic ones, but not excluding them, get more complex. Friendships, family, peers. It all becomes a little more challenging. Peer friends, a person must conquer the struggles of teenage drama, rumors, and personal opinions can cause major upsets. Family relationships require a bit more f...
POMEROY–It’s the New Year and a brand-new decade. For some reason, each January one brings a little sadness, and I’m not sure why. I guess it’s because I tend to hold onto things. The fact is, I have been able to live such an exciting, interesting, amazing ten years in my hometown surrounded by people who care and support me. This is kind of cool. So much has happened over the past decade, such as the ups and downs of having a relationship with my friends, the issues of being in a family...