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POMEROY-The Pomeroy chapter of the FFA Alumni held its annual New Year's Eve dinner and auction at Spinners Hall December 31. The auction was well attended and included both live and silent sections. Auction items were donated to the chapter and included handmade quilts, food and beverage baskets, firearms, agricultural services, and more. The buffet dinner consisted of steak and potatoes, with cheesecake and cookies for dessert. Members of Pomeroy's chapter of the National FFA Organization...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a change of fax supplier and approved the 2025 wage schedule at their meeting on Jan. 6, the first of the new year. The Commissioners approved changing the supplier of faxing services to West Fax, who will provide seven HIPPA-compliant lines for a monthly bill of $99.65. The county is currently paying $108 monthly for six lines. The lines will maintain their current numbers. Commissioner Jim Nelson questioned the necessity for...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) released the following statement after he was sworn in to serve his first term representing the Fifthth District of Washington State in the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 2025. "I'm excited to get to work securing our border, reducing inflation, and fighting everyday for the people of Eastern Washington." Baumgartner was pleased with the recent passage of the Laken Riley Act on January 7. "Securing our border is one of t...
POMEROY––The Lady Pirates are now 5-4 overall and 2-2 in SE 1B basketball standings after edging the Dayton Lady Bulldogs in overtime and suffering a fourth-quarter fade to drop a non-league contest to Genesee 54-46. The Lady Pirates hosted Waitsburg Wednesday of this week, meet St. John/Endicott-LaCrosse at home Friday and visit Tekoa-Rosalia Saturday. The Lady Pirates were led by Hollie Van Vogt and Kiersten Bartels, both with nine points, and Carmen Fruh with seven in the loss to Gen...
“People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau...
It seems the more money thrown at the so-called CO2 emissions and climate change scenarios propagated through the never-ending and ongoing climate-related programs instituted by Washington State has created a burden on the tax payer with less outcome. For those of us who manage our household and business budgets to glean the greatest outcome from the shrinking dollar, it’s time to look in a different direction, maybe even hand environmental conservation back to the people–along with their money. An article by Todd Myers, Vice President for Res...
DAYTON–There's an interesting video available online that includes numerous mentions of Our Fair City in connection with one of its most famous inhabitants, Frank Finkel. Finkel, as has been described in past editions of the Dayton Chronicle, in 1923 and 2020 and inbetween, was said to be the only survivor of Custer's Last Stand. Frank Smith Finkel died August 28, 1930, at the age of 76 and is buried in the Dayton City Cemetery. The documentary was made in 2011 and is made for the type of t...
WASHINGTON D.C.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications online through an e-application. Administered through USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), the USDA...
Thursday: Patchy fog between 10am and 1pm. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Friday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy...
WASHINGTON D.C.–Happy New Year! Your new United States Representative Michael Baumgartner, Spokane, R-WA, has taken the official oath of office to become Washington’s 5th Congressional District spokesperson for the Eastern Washington region. He was elected to the position previously held by Cathy McMorris Rodgers and is now entrusted with representing the interests of the following counties: Spokane, Ferry, Stevens, Rend Oreille, Lincoln, Whitman, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, and parts of Adams, and Franklin. “I’m excited to get to...
Twice this week I have watched an elderly individual fade into the busy life in which we all live. One man just needed Panadol for his wife but the shop assistant simply said it’s in isle ‘6’. He struggled to navigate the supermarket traffic, going the wrong way in search of the item. As I watched him, I decided to leave my cart full of groceries to take him where he needed to go. Today, I watched an elderly man who had obviously fallen and left with a huge scrape and blood on his leg, struggle in the heat. He slowly walked past people in the c...
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to keep safety in mind. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) reminds home and business owners to use snow blowers, safely and offers tips to help. First and foremost, review the owner’s manual for operating and safety procedures. If the manual cannot be found, look it up online, and store a copy on your computer so it’s available to reference in the future. Review how t...
Ten Years Ago January 7, 2025 The first snowfall of 2015 in Pomeroy made a quick appearance and a quicker exit over the weekend. Residents awoke Saturday morning to a blanket of white about two inches on the streets. The rest of Saturday saw minimal addition to the snow on the ground. The snowfall resumed Saturday night and into the morning hours with an additional two to three inches accumulating. But the temperature began rising Sunday afternoon and, with an accompanying warm wind, reduced...
Continuing from December 12. Jim took a deep breath as he poured ipecac-spiked whiskey into glasses on the bar. He met June's fearful eyes as she arranged them on a tray and gave her a tiny smile. Behind her, the saloon was full of Deveney's gang. Jim gave her a nod, sending her off to the tables with another round of truly medicinal whiskey and took another deep breath. He hoped Moss knew what he was doing. Deveney's men had ridden into town the same as ever, running their horses straight down...
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste said “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to everyone who has been impacted by the recent events in both New Orleans and Las Vegas.” The heartless taking of innocent life, the causing of significant injuries, and the use of explosive violence have no place in our society. The Washington State Patrol appreciates the good work being done by local, state, and federal law enforcement in responding to and investigating both of these cases. We are especially appreciative of the two New Orleans Police Off...
Social media has become such a key component of most people’s lives that it is easy to think that it as always been there. SixDegrees, created in 1997, was the first social media site similar to the format known today. When SixDegrees shut down in 2001, Friendster, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Facebook soon took root. The University of Maine reports there are now 4.8 billion social media users worldwide, representing 92.7 percent of all internet users. And according to the American Family Survey 2023, 96 percent of parents say their kids have a...
POMEROY––The second half of the basketball season is underway and the Pirates are 3-1 in SE 1B play and 4-5 overall following a 62-27 win over Genesee. The Pirates face Waitsburg this week, host SJEL on Friday and visit Tekoa-Rosalia Saturday that will leave eight games remaining in the regular season. Kyzer Herres paced the Bucs with 18 points and Braxton McKeirnan popped in 17 in the Genesee win. Adjustments after half time ballooned the lead as Pomeroy outscored Genesee 21-1 in the thi...
OROFINO– The Pirates wrestled in Orofino at the Maniac Invitational. Juniors Peyton Cannon and Levi Bowen led the team with second place finishes. Kole Zimmerman finished third and Jess Winona was fourth. "The guys continue to wrestle well and got some really good experience today in some tough matches," commented Head Coach Mat Slaybaugh. "We continue to talk about growth as we compete in the non-league competitions and I'm pleased with their progress as we head into the second half of our s...