Articles from the June 8, 2023 edition
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DHS Graduates garner nearly $100k in scholarships
DAYTON–The Dayton High School Class of 2023 tossed their mortarboards high into the air at the conclusion of Commencement Exercises here Saturday, June 3, after receiving their diplomas, witnessing t...
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...
Quote of the Week
“Life appears to me too short to be spent nursing animosity, or registering wrongs.” – Charlotte Bronte...
Seniors honored at FFA award banquet
POMEROY-The local FFA Chapter held their annual awards banquet on June 1. Members received recognition for various projects including livestock raising and showing, competition in career training...
PSD hires basketball coaches
POMEROY-The Pomeroy School District board of directors (PSD) hired four basketball coaches, accepted resignations, and approved a Career and Technical Education five-year plan at their meeting on May...
Ledgerwood Farms high bidder for Fairgrounds barley hay
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed an inter-agency agreement and a commercial lease at their meeting on May 30, and opened hay bids, and approved agreements and...
Ledgerwood takes home the silver
POMEROY–Local gun club had five members participate in the 2023 Colton Silver Shoot over the weekend of June 3-4, where Holly Ledgerwood takes the Lady Singles silver home. Five members of Pomeroy Gun Club participated in all or part of the Colton S...
PASTOR'S CORNER
It sure is beautiful outside. The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the birds and bees are singing and humming. It's quite relaxing when you think about it. Too bad I have to avoid it like the plague. Literally. I must wear a mask every...
At The Theater
Book Club: The Next Chapter is the sequel that follows four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip, they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a...
What's New at School?
DAYTON–Graduating the Class of 2023 has signaled the close of their reign as seniors and the end of high school for them, as they move on to new endeavors. Now, it is traditional for the junior class...
Pastor's Corner
Jesus spoke of a rich man who thought he could look forward to many years of comfort and wealth. Jesus said, "The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.' T...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago June 12, 2013 The first kids' class at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Art Center will be Tuesday, June 18. The theme of the class is "Geometric Decoupage". BMAG classes for kids will...
OBITUARY
Guadalupe "Andy" Benavides February 12, 1976 - May 23, 2023 Andy was born in Dayton, Wash., on February 12, 1976, to parents Lupe and Marva. He attended school in Dayton and received his GED from Walla Walla Community College. Andy married Debbie...
Death Notice
Sharon Kay Penner, 76, passed away May 30, 2023. Corbeill Funeral Home in Dayton is caring for the Family....
From the Dayton Chronicle archives
Ten Years Ago June 5, 2013 Jessica Tate, president of Dayton High School's chapter of National Honor Society, presented a check for $507 to Barbara Gibson for the Dayton Senior Center. Jessica appreciated all the community members that supported the...
