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 By Loyal Baker    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    June 8, 2023 

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...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023

Dayton Days enjoys beautiful weekend full of rodeo action

DAYTON–The Columbia County Fairgrounds were the site of a two-day Dayton Days Rodeo last weekend, kicking off Memorial Day Weekend and the summer with two nice and beautiful days where folks from...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023

Dayton Class of 2023 Commencement Saturday

DAYTON–Seventeen seniors at Pietrzycki High School will walk in the 2023 Commencement Exercises this Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Dayton Gymnasium. The pomp and circumstance will begin at 1 p.m. T...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    June 1, 2023

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...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    June 1, 2023

Correction

Columbia County Auditor Will Hutchens has advised the Dayton Chronicle that his name as a candidate for Auditor will be on next November’s General Election ballot, not the August Primary Election ballot as reported last week. Information on the...

 

Garfield County Court Report

Garfield County Superior Court Judge Brooke Burns March 14, 2023 Vincent J. Gronross, Richland, Wash., pleaded guilty to Theft from a Vulnerable Adult in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony. Gronross was sentenced to four months jail; must pay $6,500...

 
 By Charlotte Baker    News    May 25, 2023

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...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 25, 2023

Missing Dayton man found

The remains of Guadalupe "Andy" Benavides, 47, of Dayton, who has been missing since April 13, 2023, were located in a remote part of north Walla Walla County, along with the vehicle he was last seen...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 25, 2023

Columbia County Filing Week

DAYTON–Mayor Zac Weatherford and Councilman Dain Nysoe will not seek re-election to office, and Roger Trump will run unopposed in the November 7 General Election for the open mayoral position and...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 25, 2023

EWAM receives funds for handicap accessible parking lot

POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgr...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 25, 2023

Library Board approves two policies for review

DAYTON-The Columbia County Rural Library Board approved to send two revised policies to the CCRL attorney for review; gave direction and deadline for Library District Dissolution petition; heard...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 25, 2023

Finalizing end of school year, laying plans for next

DAYTON-Five student presentations were given to the Dayton School Board to start their regular monthly meeting on May 17. Reports were provided by ASB President Hudson Reser and Athletic Director Sam...

 

Dayton, Pomeroy schools 'swatted'

By the Dayton Chronicle and East Washingtonian DAYTON & POMEROY–Law enforcement from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 18, 2023

Pool-only resolution heard by Dayton City Council

DAYTON-Dayton City Council approved Resolution 1509 during the May 9 meeting for the incorporation of the City of Dayton to be included into a proposed Columbia County Parks and Recreation District....

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

Susie Bowles resigns from Pomeroy City Council

POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council accepted the resignation of Susie Bowles, authorized a grant application, and discussed tree removal at their meeting on May 9. Susie Bowles resigned as City...

 
 By Melissa Gemmell    News    May 18, 2023

Port of Columbia

DAYTON- The Port of Columbia Commissioners heard public comment before moving into business items during their May 10 meeting including updates on assets and on the broadband projects. The Dayton...

 
 By Naomi Scoggin    News    May 18, 2023

GCTA looking for a general manager

POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 18, 2023

German cyclists go through town on way to Arctic Ocean

DAYTON–On this particular day, Felix Schelling and Marie Schwarz of Rosenheim, Germany, were intent on making the day's 64-mile ride from their Tuesday-night campsite at Lewis and Clark Trail State...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 11, 2023

Columbia Pulp I assets may go up for auction in June

SEATTLE–The receiver of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, will ask a King County Superior Court judge to approve a process to auction the assets of the Starbuck-area straw-to-pulp plant in a hearing set here...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    May 11, 2023

Powerful illicit opioid impacts community, U.S. and world

DAYTON–The synthetic pain medication fentanyl and its far-reaching impacts into society, not only in the United States, but here in Dayton and Columbia County, were explored by a panel at Dayton...

 

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