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POMEROY–The City Council received word from Keller and Associates last week, that progress has been made on the final piece of funding for the Booster Pump Project. According to Stillman Norton, the Clarkston branch manager, things are starting to take shape. The City of Pomeroy received authorization from the Washington State Department of Health to proceed with bidding for the proposed booster station on September 10. This site will provide necessary water supply to the City's upper p...
Excellent weather conditions and plenty to see and do marked the 2024 Garfield County Fair....
POMEROY–The School Board was advised at the August 20 meeting that enrollment continues to increase with new enrollments for both schools. According to the School Board minutes, current numbers are as follows: TK-20; K-24; 1st-15; 2nd-18; 3rd-16; 4th-29; 5th-19; and 6th-23. Teachers Kristina Knebel, Nettie Severs, Tai Bye and Fred Knebel were approved for out-of-field instructing, and spring coaches’ evaluations were approved. Business Manager Kelly McKeirnan was waiting for a quote on a lawn mower; and will most likely purchase said equ...
POMEROY-Jeff and Jerilyn Hall are coming to the Pomeroy City Park for an evening of worship and prayer on Sunday, September 22 at 5 p.m. The Halls have been holding similar events in towns nearby, where they offered altar calls and baptisms....
POMEROY––The Pomeroy Club Championships will begin Sunday, September 29 at the Crystal Springs Golf Course here with a 10:30 a.m. start. The best Gross score will be Club Champion, and there will be a Senior Champion for golfers 60 years and older, and a Super Seniors Champion for anyone 70 years and older. There will be prizes for Long Drive, Long Putt, and Closet to the Pin on all Par 3s. Golfers will draw for starting tee groups. Play is set up for white tees on the first nine, blue tees on...
“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” – Golda Meir...
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9 will announce legislation to restore the power of decision-making to local communities most effected by energy projects on September 13, 2024. "Today (Sept. 13, 2024), I am announcing legislation that will restore the power of decision-making to the communities most affected by energy projects in our state. For too long, the system has been broken, disempowering local communities, and undermining the hard work of county commissions, professional planning staff, and l...
BuzzFeed's article on 23-year-old sociology and education graduate student Kelsey Russell reveals the thirst that Gen Z has for accurate information. She received 1.7 million views on one reading of the New York Times. While at least half of Gen Zers say they get their news from social media, Russell said she realized she wasn't getting "the full picture." Unfortunately, the onslaught of constant information and misinformation is creating a weary audience among our Gen Z and Millennial...
Ten Years Ago September 17, 2014 Bob Koller's tribute to Garfield County residents who had served with U.S. armed forces during the country's involvement in major wars, beginning with the Spanish-American War through the Vietnam conflict, was installed last Wednesday in Pioneer Plaza on Main Street. The memorial lists the names of 563 county residents, and the total weight is close to two tons. Bob funded the entire project himself. Twenty-Five Years Ago September 22, 1999 Many of the scores of...
The tow rope was laying over the end gate of the pickup, hooked to the hitch below. It had been snowy, slushy, and messy. I wondered if the driver had helped so many stuck people that he simply left the rope hanging, readily available for the next person in need. How many people do we meet every day that need a "tow?" Discouraged, defeated, depressed and in bewilderment at the problems of life, we are given the opportunity to help lift them! We are recipients of abundant power and life in...
POMEROY––The Pirates started strong and didn't look back with a strong finish with 22 fourth-quarter points in their 58-14 win over Mabton in a non-league game here Friday. Pomeroy travels to Granger to face Sunnyside Christian this Friday. The Pirate offense chalked up 486 yards and scored seven touchdowns while holding the Vikings to just 14 points. "Our defense played solid and battled through some adversity," commented Head Coach Kyle Kimble. "We made some untimely penalties that gave Mab...
POMEROY–The Lady Pirates have three wins and look to up the ante against Colton and Dayton this week. The Lady Buccaneers beat DeSales in five sets, swept Tekoa-Rosalia and downed Waitsburg 3-0 to kick off the season. Pomeroy defeated DeSales 25-20, 28-26, 11-25, 23-25, 15-11 and T-R 25-14, 25-11, 25-20 at home, and Waitsburg 25-4, 25-8, 25-11 there. "It has been a great start to the season for us," said Head Coach Adam Van Vogt. "The keys for the first three matches are we have done a great j...
POMEROY––The Pirate Cross Country team competed in its first meet Saturday in Clarkston. Pirate senior Kiersten Bartels and junior Bethany Zimmerman, who make up the P.H.S. X-C team this year, finished the 5K course in 42nd and 39th, respectively, out of a field of 53. Bartels' time was 29.28.41 and Zimmerman's time was 29.09.41. "This is Kiersten's and Bethany's first year doing Cross Country and thus their first 3.1-mile run," observed Coach Greg Sharp. "They both ran very well and ran mil...