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Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas and his frozen friend Frosty welcome Pomeroy and Garfield County citizens, as well of out-of-towners who make a quick pit stop at the Christmas Plaza, during this season of light. The brightly lighted spot in downtown Pomeroy lifts spirits and conveys a warm holiday atmosphere. This year's Twinkle Light Christmas Promotion was a bit light on attendance, but those who did venture to the various shops and stores enjoyed their time browsing and choosing "that perfect gift"...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners (GCHD) passed a preliminary budget for Phase Two of the electrical project; signed a letter accepting continued accounting services; and approved the reappointments of several staff members at their meeting on December 4. Phase Two of the electrical project currently includes renovating the rose garden into an imaging suite complete with a CT scanner. The District commissioners passed a preliminary budget of $3,000,000 for t...
POMEROY–The City Council announced funding securement for the Municipal Pool boiler; the tear-down of the pee-wee park roofed area; and passed the 2024 budget at the meeting on December 5. The Council announced that the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has granted the city $70,000 to purchase a new boiler for the pool, along with $18,301.38 to be used for pool passes, cemetery mowing and trimming, and two new trimmers. Councilman Jim Harris stated …we really appreciate everything the...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a levy certification for all coextensive taxing districts certifications, held a budget hearing, and approved an inter-fund transfer at their meeting on December 11. The BOCC certified that they have reviewed all 2023-24 levy certifications from coextensive taxing districts including the Garfield County General Fund, the Garfield County Road Fund, the Mental Health Fund, the City of Pomeroy, the Port of Garfield County, Garf...
“When nature has work to be done, she creates a genius to do it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson... Full story
While January 8, 2024 is the first official day of the Washington State legislative session next year, things are already happening in Olympia. Legislators have the ability to ‘pre-file’ bills to get new legislation into the hopper ready for consideration in January and things are already happening. One such bill, Senate Bill 5793 (SB 5793), filed by Senator Saldaña (37th Legislative District), would expand Washington State paid sick leave law adding new qualifying events including work site...
The Letter to the Editor space on the opinion page provides a forum for local residents to express their opinions and concerns about matters of public interest as part of the "community conversation." Letters may be mailed to Letter to the Editor, 163 E. Main Street, Dayton, WA 99328. Pomeroy and Garfield County residents may email the editor at [email protected]. Dayton and Columbia County readers may email letters to [email protected]. Please include a telephone number and...
PATAHA–The Pataha Flour Mill 10th Annual Christmas Dinner and Program will occur in the Houser Room on Saturday, December 16 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. This year's Christmas program begins with a buffet dinner at 5 p.m. followed by feature favorite yuletide songs presented by area vocalists and instrumentalists, later a community carol sing. Reservation, please call 509-843-3799....
Ten Years Ago December 18, 2013 Garfield County's Peola Road Project, completed in 2012, received the 2013 Award of Excellence/Director's Award from Washington Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The award was presented Nov. 20 at the Washington County Leaders Conference in Vancouver, Wash. "Garfield County received this award because of the extensive 8-year planning, funding, design and construction process that it took to complete to project," Garfield County...
Sam Morgant sat on a bench while the cowboy splashed water over his face. His eyes were red-rimmed and he looked terrible. "If you didn't get drunk you wouldn't be hungover," Sam said. The cowboy shrugged sheepishly and ran his hand through his brick-red hair, making it stand on end. "Easy enough to say now, but it was hard to remember yesterday." "Speaking of remembering yesterday Moss," Sam rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "what was all that about horses growing wings?" Moss's embarrassment grew...
When a lady unexpectedly dropped off a tasty crockpot meal with an unsuspecting family, she surprised them even further by saying, “And keep the crockpot! I don’t want it back!” When another lady was complimented for her nice purse, she emptied it of its belongings and handed it to the stranger. She said, “I get the most enjoyment out of things by giving them away” (a practice she often repeats). Jesus Christ taught giving in love. He said, “Freely you have received. Freely give” Mt. 10:8. At...
POMEROY–The Jr. Pirates played the Asotin Panthers for the second time in three days at home on December 7. The Tuesday game was a six-point win and the boys held their own with Asotin again on Thursday, to 30 points. The boys executed their offense well, according to Coach Brock Ledgerwood, but "struggled to put the ball in the basket." Defense was key. Christian Ramirez was key to the second half effort. He brought energy on "the defensive end when the Jr. Pirates really needed it. "Treyton K...
Celebrations frequently involve entertaining guests or heading out for nights on the town to enjoy the company of others. Often food and beverages are part of the fun, and that includes alcoholic beverages, which may flow a little more readily during festive occasions. Niznik Behavioral Health says crash fatality rates involving alcohol increase by about five times during holidays. Roughly 131 people die in crashes involving alcohol each holiday, compared to 25 deaths during non-holidays,...
By Roger Harnack Special to the Dayton Chronicle/East Washingtonian WASHINGTON D.C. - The Biden and Inslee administrations have been colluding secretly with extremist environmental groups and four tribal governments on plans to breach dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. A "confidential mediation document - not for distribution" on their dam-breaching efforts was leaked to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers last week, and then to the media Wednesday, Nov. 29. McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, represents...
SPANGLE–Pirate grapplers Levi Bowen and Curtis Winona both finished second out of the Brice Williams Invitational here December 9. "The guys are wrestling well and it's fun to watch their progress each week," said Head Coach Mat Slaybaugh. "We got a lot of good experience today in some tough matches that will pay later in the season." Bowen, competing in the 157-lb. class, downed Lueck of Wilbur-Creston, St. George of Hanford and Ochoa of Hanford before Phillips of Northwest Christian pinned h...
DAYTON–Trace Roberts and Ollie Severs were the top scorers in Pomeroy's 72-12 win over the young Bulldogs here Saturday, Dec. 9, on the heels of another lop-sided win over Colton, and with a challenging weekend ahead for the 3-1 Pirates. "We have a couple of tough tests next weekend that will let us know where we stand," commented Head Coach Chris Wolf. The Bucs host Oakesdale on Friday and travel to Palouse Saturday to face the Vikings. Against Dayton, the Pirates took advantage of the size d... Full story
DAYTON–A big first quarter gave the Lady Pirates the momentum to carry through to a 51-28 conference win here Saturday, December 9. Pomeroy is 2-2 overall, 1-1 in league after beating Waitsburg and being shelled by Colton treys 61-18 the previous night at home. The Lady Bucs face Oakesdale at home Friday and visit Gar-Pal Saturday. 'Our full-court pressure was good and fun to watch," Head Coach Brian Koller commented about the Dayton win. "We are gaining but still have miles to go." Taylor G...