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POMEROY–Santa truly came to town, rolling down Main Street in the Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Engine 10 during the Starlight Christmas parade held November 24. The parade was part of the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Hometown Christmas event, which included Christmas shopping at local stores, cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, ornament crafting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild, and pictures with Santa in Pioneer Plaza following the parade. Frozen's Elsa appeared at RPW S... Full story
POMEROY–The local Elementary School is being recognized by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) as a National ESEA Distinguished School and awarded $30,000 for exceptional student performance and academic growth. "I am proud of the hard work of students, staff, and administrators," said Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction. "Pomeroy Elementary School is being recognized for e...
POMEROY– Curiously, the pandemic has paid Pomeroy a dividend. Pomeroy natives Ray and Wendi Watson realized that working remotely during Covid-19 shutdowns meant they could come home to their roots. RPW Structural Engineering has opened at 778 Main Street by the Watsons. Ray received a BA in Civil Engineering and a MA in Structural Engineering from Washington State University, and worked 24 years as a partner in the engineering firm TM Rippey Consulting Engineers in Portland, Ore. Ray began e...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced an awarded grant, approved an agreement, and discussed exempting agriculture buildings from permits at their meeting on November 27. A Washington State Fairground Improvement grant was awarded for replacing the grandstands at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The grant will cover the $6,700 cost of the bleachers and the county will provide a 30% match in the form of Garfield County Public Works labor for the removal of the old bl...
“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso... Full story
PATAHA–The Mill's Christmas Tea is planned at the Flourmill on December 2, at 1 p.m. The Mill's Christmas Tea planned and organized by Westelle Scoggin, is open to the public. This event features an elegant tea time which includes tea, coffee and wassail, tasty treats made on location, music, and entertainment. Bring your friends and family to this joyous and festive occasion. It is offered through a free will donation....
Thursday: A chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: Rain and snow. Areas of fog after 10pm. Snow level 1900 feet. Low around 26. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 1800...
Ten Years Ago December 4, 2013 Garfield County Museum has recently reprinted two books by Martha Lynch Scoggin, entitled "Early Days at Anatone and Peola Washington," and "Pioneer Days on Scoggin Ridge and Pataha Prairie." The Museum has also reprinted to book entitled "Album of Mayview Memories" by Roger Koller and Gloria Victor, and the book "Century Farms of Garfield County" is once again available. Bill and Ray Cardwell's book entitled "CARDWELL'S-Pomeroy's Greatest Store" is also a popular...
POMEROY–Downtown is celebrating the Christmas season with the Twinkle Light shopping event for retail stores on Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5 p.m. Christmas is the time of the giving spirit and to help celebrate this wonderous season, downtown retail stores have plenty of gifts for friends, family-your whole Christmas gift giving list. The Pomeroy Pharmacy is open for candle light shopping from 5-6:30 p.m. with a 25% discount on giftware and florals, then take an additional 10% off a...
A young Dayton serviceman stationed in California shared that he was discouraged. He missed home. He missed Dayton. He happened to be in a public place where a radio was broadcasting the news. Strangely, a small, insignificant item was mentioned about Dayton, Wash. A warm, homey feeling crept over him. He took that news report as a special gift and was encouraged. The Bible says, "Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land" Prov. 25:25. It is inestimable what a timely word...
POMEROY–The Record Book awards for 2022-23 were recently given to twelve junior and intermediate 4-Hers. The following reflect the categories and achievement placements. In the Junior Multi Project category Collin Hames placed first, Myka Horal, second; and Emilee Blickenstaff, Gage Severson, and Mackinzie Ledgerwood, third. Junior Single Project winners are Colyer Nelson, first; Corbin Nelson, second; and Klaire Reisdorph and Harper Fruh, third place. In the Intermediate Multi Project Nolan N...