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Algae Advisory for Ohop Lake has been lifted

TPCHD — NOTICE, July 3rd, 2013 The Toxic Algae Advisory for Ohop Lake has been lifted. The toxic algae bloom has decreased in size and no longer presents a public health concern. Toxic algae are capable of producing toxins and, if present in large amounts, can pose a risk to pets and people. Swallowing or prolonged…

Pierce County Library news July 8-14

Thank You for Helping to Break Down the E-book Blockade Thank you for participating in the e-book blockade, aka Scrooge campaign. Good news—all six major publishers are now selling e-books to libraries—or say they will do so soon. Pierce County Library is happy that we are making some progress. We still need a fair market…

Ground breaking has begun on the Elk Plain O’Reilly’s

ELK PLAIN, WA — The site has been the Elk Plain Cafe since the 1940’s and a gas station since about 1901. Earlier this year, the Elk Plain Cafe building was removed along with old manufactured homes and the tall trees. This week, the excavation began for the new O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store on the…

Celebrate, have fun, be safe, stay educated and vigilant – Happy 4th!

EDITORIAL Today as Americans, we celebrate our freedom and our separation from a former form of government by monarchy. We have a government, designed by those who came to Philadelphia in the late 1700’s and tried to give individuals the right to make decision for themselves and in their best interest locally. From this form…

Roy Independence Day Parade

The City of Roy hosts a small Fourth of July parade followed by a city picnic in the park. It is a wonderfully laid back affair, with no preliminary sign ups, no fees, no hidden costs or agendas. If you want to be in the parade, you show up before noon, preferably 30 minutes. You…

4th of July Parades, noon in Eatonville and Roy

The Town of Eatonville and the City of Roy will both host 4th of July parades at 12 noon on the fourth. In Roy, people who want to participate in the parade begin lining up as early as 10a.m., but many arrive late between 11:30 and noon. They make it a bit of a last-minute frenzy,…

Naturalization Ceremony, July 4, 2013, Seattle Center

More than 500 new U.S. citizens will be welcomed at the Naturalization Ceremony, the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the Northwest. There will be music to enjoy while you honor the naturalized citizens, who have made outstanding contributions to their adopted country – the United States, while maintaining their ethnic heritage. This is a…

Public invited to attend “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 4

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Members of the general public are invited to attend the 2013 “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Thursday, July 4, from noon- 10:30 p.m. at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums on JBLM Lewis-Main. Admission to this annual event is free and open to members of the public. Gates open at noon to Freedom…

Stay safe and legal this Fourth of July

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds citizens to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. Last year, Pierce County hospitals treated 34 firework-related injuries, according to the Office of the Washington State Fire Marshal. Avoid serious injury by exercising caution when discharging fireworks. Also, the combination of fireworks and the forecasted…

Frederickson dates and activities for summer

FREDERICKSON, WA — We have just completed our best ever Family Outdoor Movie Night – Our next big Event will be Freddie Fest on August 17th from 9AM-3PM – We still need volunteers to help – If you have time to volunteer, just hit Reply to fredericksoncccc@comcast.net and we will find a place for you. We still need…

Graham Fire and Rescue welcomes new Chief Ryan Baskett

Graham Fire and Rescue held a badge pinning today to officially promote and welcome its new Fire Chief, Ryan Baskett. The 3:00 p.m. ceremony was held at the headquarters fire station on 70th Avenue. The entire Baskett family was there, some arriving from eastern Washington. Much of Baskett’s wife’s family (she’s a granddaughter of John…

Council appoints Kevin McCann Judge and Dick Muri 28th Rep.

The Pierce County Council filled two key vacancies in the community on Tuesday, July 2. First, the Council voted 7-0 to appoint Kevin McCann as a judge on the Pierce County District Court bench. McCann, who has served the county as a deputy prosecutor for 17 years, succeeds Jack Nevin, who was elected to the…