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POMEROY––The Garfield County Public Health District presented their Community Health Assessment at the Spinners Maple Hall on July 25. The Assessment, presented by Chelsea Eaton of GCPHD, consists of both quantitative data from census data collection and qualitative data from the You Are Heard campaign's surveys and interviews conducted earlier this year. The Assessment outlines both the top three reasons to live in Garfield County, according to survey results, as well as the top three are...
POMEROY–A Garfield County Hospital District Strategic Planning meeting is scheduled at the Senior Center here on Thursday, August 17 at 6 p.m. The GCHD has called a special meeting to review and discuss the District’s Strategic plan for the upcoming year. An executive session may commence following special business....
CLARKSTON–A 46-year-old Pomeroy man was fatally injured in a two-vehicle accident on SR 12 near Chief Timothy Park July 19. Jeremiah J. Hessling, 46, was pronounced deceased at the scene, five miles west of Clarkston, according to the Washington State Patrol. Hessling was westbound on a 1992 Honda ST1100 motorcycle when, in the process of passing a commercial motor vehicle, his vehicle collided with an eastbound 2020 Toyote driven by Jamie M. Lockie, 33, also of Pomeroy. Hessling, who was wearing a helmet, according to the State Patrol i...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a water leak repair, budgeting for re-staining, and discussed use of the cement slab left from the demolition of warehouse three at their meeting on August 3. The commissioners authorized emergency repair for a slow water leak on Port property, not to exceed $7,000. The expected cost of the repair is around $5,000. The commissioners also approved placing re-staining the United States Forest Service building on the budget for 2024. The...
POMEROY–The first day of school for students will be Monday, August 28, 2023, beginning at 8:15 a.m. for JR/SR high and elementary. School will be dismissed at 3:05 p.m. NEW STUDENT PRE-REGISTRATION Elementary students new to the Pomeroy School District may pre-register at the Elementary School office, located at 121 10th St., starting August 14. Registration time is 8:30 a.m. until noon, and 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Immunization records, birth certificate, child's social security number, and a...
DAYTON/POMEROY–Michelle McCleary has been named Blue Mountain Action Council's (BMAC) Services Coordinator for Columbia and Garfield Counties. McCleary will serve the region out of BMAC's Dayton office at 115 South 2nd Street, primarily providing housing support but also connecting Columbia and Garfield County residents to other BMAC services. "We are delighted to have Michelle joining our Dayton office so we can improve our outreach and services in Columbia and Garfield Counties. With her k...
DAYTON–Countless hours and expertise came together to obtain a third-party accreditation for Dayton Middle and High Schools through the Washington Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD), a private company that works to accredit Washington State schools, the Dayton School District has announced. Accreditation guarantees students the transfer of their credits, opens opportunities for scholarships and grants, and holds the school accountable to their mission, vision and improvement goa...
By Carson Potter Special to the Dayton Chronicle DAYTON–A group of 25 students and nine adults from Pomeroy, Burbank and here, participated in the World Classroom program in early July this summer, visiting Washington D.C., Mt. Vernon, Virginia, and Gettysburg, Penn. The World Classroom program gives middle- and high school-aged students a chance to visit and experience sites and places in and around the United States Capitol. There, they can build on their knowledge through first-hand e...
DAYTON–In the article “City appoints Smith to position No. 7,” in the fifth paragraph, due to an editing error, we inadvertently used an improper pronoun in reference to Regina Weldert, one of the candidates for Position No. 7. It should have read, “The other person seeking appointment to Position No. 7 was Regina Weldert who seeks a better sense of community, to support the small businesses, and follow through with projects. She believes listening to all sides of a controversial issue and build a community that will work together towards...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) announced their new General Manager Jeff Ruchert, approved a Consolidated Grant Program, and discussed design planning for a bus barn and maintenance facility at their meeting on July 24. Jeff Ruchert, who has been the CTA Operations Manager, has been hired as the General Manager after an application and interview process. The CTA will advertise the opening of the Operations Manager position. The CTA approved agreement PTD-0646, a C...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the problem of shot-up signs, approved several fund transfers, and discussed bids for a key code badge system for the courthouse at their meeting on July 24. Signs are being shot into around the county, causing damage to the signs that cause it to fail to meet legal parameters. Replacing the signs will be expensive to the county due to high aluminum prices. The damage is not restrained to any particular part of the county, b...
DAYTON-The Port Commissioners favored the City’s use of the railroad right of way to run the main sewer line to the new wastewater treatment plant; Port Executive Director Jennie Dickinson reported on staff changes and the progress of finding an economic development coordinator; apprised the board on leases, assets, and projects; reviewed the Port sponsored Foodstock event to be held July 15; and the Visit Walla Walla Project which includes Columbia County. Dayton Mayor Zac Weatherford told t...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Sheriff's Department will hold the 16th Annual National Night Out in the City Park on Tuesday, August 1 at 5-8 p.m. Free food and drinks will be available. The community is invited to join the personnel of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office–Sheriff Joe Helm and available Deputies, at the City Park for National Night Out August 1. This event is also designed to help strengthen the community-law enforcement partnership. National Night goers can share in free hot...
DAYTON–The petition to dissolve the Columbia County Rural Library District sponsor Jessica Ruffcorn received word July 24 all signatures had been certified by the Auditor's Office as sufficient and had been sent to the Library Board of Trustees. This was the second attempt to file the petition. The first was declared insufficient on June 28 of the required 10% of registered voters (107) of unincorporated Columbia County by only six signatures. Those in support of the petition rallied to have t...
DAYTON-The new Columbia County Rural Library District Interim Director Ellen Brigham has announced her intention to move specific books to different areas of library; and library dissolution petition sponsor updates the board on its status. In Director Brigham's first weekly newsletter, ahead of the monthly July 17 Board of Trustees meeting, announced she is moving Young Adult non-fiction books upstairs among other adult non-fiction books. She explained, "This will make it so adults, young or ol...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District discussed the danger of spreading hemlock plants and approved three resolutions at their meeting on July 24. Two strains of hemlock were discussed, one containing a neurotoxin and the other causing respiratory damage. Both are dangerous to cattle, as well as posing a threat to humans who come in contact with them. County Commissioner Justin Dixon stated that the county is aware of the problem, but the weed is not in a classification that a...
DAYTON–Patrick Francis Donohue and his two brothers arrived in New York City from Ireland circa 1870-80 while in their late twenties or early thirties, with six cents between them. According to family lore, they divided the money, wished each other well and struck out to seek their fortunes. One brother, name lost in the mists of time, reached Galveston, Tex., where he was killed by a tidal wave caused by an earthquake. The other brother was never heard from again. Patrick Francis, through g...
DAYTON-The School Board was informed school registration will open August 1, on-site August 17; the approval of Middle School Head Football Coach; and approved all but one action items. Superintendent Rich Stewart announced the district will be offering online school registration for the first time through the Skyward Portal beginning on August 1. They will also offer on-site registration on August 17. He also reported the administrative team has been meeting with ESD 123 for training on...
DAYTON-The City Council chose Michael Smith from among three candidates for the vacancy of Board Position No.7 left by Tiger Deui, during the meeting July 1. Council heard three interviews from interested candidates to fill the vacancy of Position No. 7. There were three questions that were posed where each candidate took a turn going first. The first question was: What do you hope to accomplish being a City of Dayton Councilmember? The second was: What is your approach to handling...
OLYMPIA - Kris Johnson, president of the Association of Washington Business, issued the following statement regarding the response today from Gov. Inslee and lawmakers to the rising price of gas in Washington: "It should come as no surprise to anyone that gas prices in Washington are going up because of the Climate Commitment Act. It was clear from the beginning this program would raise the cost of gas - and it has. Even so, the state's first two carbon allowance auctions pushed carbon credit...
UNITED STATES–The Sheriff's Alerts system gives warning to travelers of potential scams when checking into hotels this vacation season. The scenario: You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. Typically, when checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to your room). You go to your room and settle in. All is good. The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room 620, which happens to be your room. The phone rings in your room... Y...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council discussed dangerous dog policies and enforcement; closure of the Municipal Pool on the 4th of July; and the chip seal work being done on Pomeroy streets at their meeting on July 11. Several complaints of dogs killing livestock and domestic animals have been addressed. Fines amounting to over $2,000 are due to the District court and two dogs that have been proven to kill livestock have been euthanized. One dog that has been deemed dangerous is being rehomed out o...
POMEROY–One fine sunny Monday, Severin Harris Fisher, son of Nichola and Paul Fisher of New York, and grandson of local resident Connie and Jim Harris; and Allie Gingerich, daughter of Kent and Lacey Gingerich and granddaughter of Lisa and Brad Gingerich, found a worthwhile purpose for one long, hot day of summer. They opened a lemonade stand outside of the Pomeroy Pharmacy and Meyers Hardware stores on Main Street. The two young aspiring entrepreneurs decided to provide a service to the c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners approved leasing new automated drug dispensers, and discussed patient visitation policy and bidding on the hospital electrical project at their meeting on July 10. The automated drug dispensers currently used at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital will become obsolete in 2025. The GCHD board of commissioners approved the lease of a new set of Pixus brand dispensers, as well as a Dell server. Monthly rent for the dispenser s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Commissioners introduced a new part-time emergency medical technician and discussed replacing the Medic 30 ambulance at their meeting on July 11. Andy Reggiero-Smith was certified as an EMT in 2016 and has served as a volunteer with the City of Clarkston Fire Department, as well as contracted EMT work for Clearwater Mill. He has several certifications, including hazardous materials. Medic 30 has been constrained to operations within Pomeroy due t...