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Quick response keeps field fire small
DAYTON–Columbia County Fire District 3 responded to an equipment-caused field fire just west of the Lewis and Clark Trail State Park last Saturday, assisting District No. 2 from Waitsburg in q...
Pool District informational meeting Aug. 15
DAYTON–An informational meeting to explore formation of a swimming pool tax district and subsequent elected board is scheduled at the Delany Building on Tuesday August 15 at 6-8 p.m. The city pool l...
Pomeroy man fatally injured in Hwy 12 accident
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 S...
Interested in sponsoring an art show?
POMEROY––The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's artist receptions enjoy the support of a local sponsor, and that can be either a business or an individual, says Linda McKeirnan, vice president of the BMAG. "There is no real requirement other than exp...
National Night Out Aug. 1
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 i...
Class of 1973 celebrates a golden jubilee
DAYTON–The Class of 1973 met for their fiftieth-class reunion at the Golf Course during Alumni weekend here July 14-15. A good portion of the class gathered for their fiftieth year as Dayton High S...
Pomeroy Swim Team
POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team is ranking behind Colfax for both meets on July 20 and 18. The Combined team scores for the Colfax, SELW and Pomeroy meet July 20 were Colfax 558, SELW 377 with Pomeroy at third with 325. The Women ranking followed s...
Lemonade and Rep. Dye
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 L...
Rollover vehicle catches fire, driver unhurt
A single-car rollover July 9, about a mile east of Waitsburg on Highway 12 resulted in a totaled vehicle and roadside vegetation catching fire, and the driver was saved from injury by a passerby,...
Commentary
As I was breezing through Facebook recently, I read a message by one of my friends (unnamed for privacy reasons) questioning the pool district. I wanted to bring this to people who do not have internet, Facebook, or do not use Facebook, because it...
The Treasure Box
WAITSBURG–The Christian Women’s’ Luncheon featuring “The Treasure Box” presented by speaker Cora Brantner, is scheduled to meet at the Waitsburg Town Hall on July 12 at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Christian Women’s Luncheon at the Waitsburg Town Hall o...
BMAG Wood/Metal art show July 6
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild presents the Wood/Metal art show and reception at the Main St. gallery on July 6 at 5 p.m. Adult artist John Lawson and Doug Maxey, two very talented wood workers, will be featured at the Wood/Metal art show s...
Herres signs to play hoops for BMCC
POMEROY–Local High School 2023 graduate Jillian Herres and daughter of Hick and Piper Herres, signed her letter of intent to play women's basketball at the Blue Mountain Community College. Herres b...
Young student art classes begin
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan (BMAG) young student summer classes begin Tuesday June 27 and will continue each Tuesday, July 11, 18, and 25 at 10-11 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The BMAG young student art classes begin June 27 and w...
Swim team starts and pool opens
POMEROY–The summer pool season opened with a free admission on Sunday, June 11, and swim team practice started Monday, June 12 ,with retuning and many new participants. For those wishing to cool off during the afternoon or early evening hours, the p...
Pomeroy 2023 graduates complete this chapter
POMEROY–The graduating class of 2023 took their positions on the risers facing family, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and supporters at the 132nd Commencement Ceremony in t...
Pomeroy lights up for Pioneer Days, class reunions, parade and more
POMEROY––Town will be hopping this weekend as Pomeroy High alums, history buffs, and friends, family and acquaintances of the George Scoggin Family converge on Garfield County for the 2023 edi...
Pomeroy High School Class of 2023 to graduate 17 Saturday
POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will soon take their final stroll through the doors of the gymnasium where they are to be solemnly seated, honoring their final day as Pomeroy High School Students at t...
Pomeroy and Dayton 4-H and FFA participate in the 88th Annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane
SPOKANE–Over 440 youth exhibitors from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond gathered for the 88th Annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, held at the Spokane Co. Fair and Expo Center in May. In a...
See you at Dayton Days Rodeo!
DAYTON–Two performances of buckin', snortin' hide and hair will raise the excitement level at the 2023 Dayton Days-Columbia County Fair Rodeo, this Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27. The first s...
Dayton Jr./Sr. High School bands win big
COEUR D' ALENE–Dayton Junior and Senior schools competed at the Music in the Parks Music Festival there. Dayton Middle School placed first in their division and Dayton High School placed second. U...
Final stage for PHS Class of 2023
POMEROY–The 2023 Senior Class will begin the final days as PHS Seniors with Baccalaureate in the High School cafetorium at 7 p.m. Then the Senior Class will take their final stroll through the d...
Alpowa-Valentine tour May 20
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour is May 20 beginning at 8 a.m. The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour set for May 20. Those riding the bus will meet at the Garfield County M...
Dayton Chronicle to expand coverage
DAYTON–The Dayton Chronicle, the 146-year-old historical Columbia County community newspaper, will expand coverage area, information, and readership with bordering Garfield County, highlighting common interest articles, sports, events and a...
Senior Living section highlights maximizing time in retirement
DAYTON–Our Fair City (and county) has been a desirable spot for people of retirement age to not only relocate here, but for scores of families who have lived and worked here to, well, not do a...
