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Articles from the October 24, 2024 edition


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  • Drug take back event

    Charlotte Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    POMEROY–Garfield County Public Health and the Garfield County Hospital District will sponsor a Drug take back and Wellness Fair on the Courthouse Lawn on October 25 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the community's chance to dispose of expired prescription medications and an opportunity to receive a free medication lock box, Deterra bag and sharps container. In addition, local service departments: Pomeroy Partners, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County Public Health, Garfield C...

  • Pirates lock Wheat Division Championship

    Loyal Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    WAITSBURG–With a 56-0 win over the Waitsburg Cardinals, the Pirate football team solidified its hold on the Wheat Division top spot. The undefeated Buccaneers visit Dayton Friday to finish out the regular season. The Pirates' first playoff game will be against the winner of the Liberty Christian v. DeSales game, at that opponent's field on Friday, Nov. 1. "Jett Slusser had another great day on offense with 199 yards rushing and four touchdowns along with going 6 for 8 passing for 126 yards a...

  • Pataha Flour Mill sets Appreciation banquet

    Charlotte Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    PATAHA–The Flour Mill will host an Appreciation Banquet in honor of those who prioritize the advancement of the Pomeroy community on Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. The banquet will focus on the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce, organizations, and people who keep the community going. Attendees will also hear from keynote speaker is Rev. Pam Schmalling. This is not a fundraiser, and no charge for dinner. However, donations are welcomed. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 29 at patahafl...

  • Skate night at Maple Hall

    Oct 24, 2024

    POMEROY–Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) will sponsor a "Skate Night" for local school children at Spinner's Maple Hall on November 2. Originally scheduled for October 26, it has been rescheduled for November 2 so those wishing to attend Little Guy Football games on October 26 are free to do so. SEWEDA will sponsor a great skate night for Elementary and Jr/Sr High School kids the following Saturday. It will give participants another chance to wear their costumes e...

  • Pumpkin Party here Sunday

    Oct 24, 2024

    POMEROY–The Pomeroy Community Garden presents "Pumpkin Party at the corner of 3rd and Pataha St., on October 27 at 2-5 p.m. Join the activities of this seasonal event of music, food, and a free entry to win a free pumpkin to the first 25 kids. Costumes are encouraged....

  • Holiday/Fun in the Snow art show

    Charlotte Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    POMEROY–A new two-month "Holiday/Fun in the Snow" art show is planned at the Blue Mountain Artesian Guild (BMAG) gallery on November 1. The artist reception is planned for November 7 at 5-7 p.m. Holiday season is here again and to kick off the spirit of the season, the BMAG will host an art show filled with holiday and seasonal fair. The featured adult artist is JD Brown, joined by local high school students as junior artists. Chelle Marie with Gypsy Styles will sponsor the s...

  • Quote of the Week

    Oct 24, 2024

    "When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice." – Saul Bellow...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Oct 24, 2024

    To the editor, Since I do not claim to walk on water like some who write to you do, I just want to suggest that people do their own research to find out how the Project 2025 would affect their well being. If you care to enlighten yourself about how the GOP/Trump plan to severely change the American society and how government would do this, please follow this path to find out. First enter onto your search engine the words "2025and me". Click on this site in your choice menu. This will give you a...

  • COMMENTARY

    Charlotte Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    I have been watching and listening to arguments over the presumptive utilization of a governing plan called Project 2025. I have read most of Project 2025. Yes, it takes an extreme position, and some parts are bold. Each election cycle, the Heritage Foundation typically authors a new position paper, such as Project 25, to make corrective alignments aimed more with how the United States Constitution was written and intended. Project 2025 has NOT been adopted by any president, in whole, that I know of, or has anyone solicited the Heritage...

  • Weather Forecast

    Oct 24, 2024

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Thursday Night: Patchy frost after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58....

  • Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits

    Naomi Scoggin|Oct 24, 2024

    Ten Years Ago October 22, 2014 The Pomeroy Pirate volleyball team ran its South East 1B league record last week, defeating Garfield-Palouse 25-10, 25-17, 25-12 at home, then defeating St. John-Endicott 25-17, 25-13, 25-22. Against Gar-Pal, Pirate head coach Jim Greene pointed to the play of setter Ireland Mayfield as a key to the sweep. "I felt that Ireland had two sets of nearly perfect play from the setter's position," he said. The coach complimented the junior setter for her "great choices...

  • Pastor's Corner

    Greg Brownell|Oct 24, 2024

    The process of shearing sheep (usually yearly) doesn’t hurt the sheep but they don’t like it. They are put in a variety of uncomfortable positions and appear much different (seemingly humiliated) afterwards. Sometimes sheep are purposely deprived of food and water so that they are too weak to struggle against the process. Most often they are silent. The Bible teaches that Jesus is the lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world. Like a sheep, He was willingly shorn of all His rig...

  • Van Vogt: Lady Pirates peaking at season's end

    Loyal Baker|Oct 24, 2024

    POMEROY––The Lady Pirates hosted opponents Dayton and Oakesdale last week, defeating the Lady Bulldogs in four sets and battling top-ranked Oakesdale through five sets before bowing out 15-7 in the fifth set. Pomeroy is 9-4 overall, 8-4 in SE1b Wheat Division behind number two Garfield-Palouse and first-place Oakesdale. Oakesdale visited and the Lady Bucs had difficulty passing to drop the first set, but went on to force a fifth set. "We also showed great resolve in our next match against Oak...