The Pierce Prairie Post coverage area includes the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, mainly. Since the coverage is Midland to McKenna, a small part of the news will also include the Yelm School District. The unincorporated county zip codes we mainly cover are 98387, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98580 and 98558. (also the incorporated city of…
Category: Roy
Bethany Cemetery theft violates a place of peace
SPANAWAY, WA. – For 13 years, Laurie Porter has managed and maintained Bethany Cemetery on the Mountain Highway. She has worked to find the history of people and their families laid to rest there. The cemetery has many early pioneers from the area including many Hudson’s Bay Company descendants. This week she was very disturbed to…
Help the POST deliver your local news and get a tax deduction
Dear Pierce Prairie Post Reader, Before you count down the final seconds of 2012, you should know that we are counting on you. When you read an article, it helps our statistics and helps us to convince advertisers to invest in our publication. Since we are also non-profit, if you like having a local…
Roy lights their tree with a grand little party
Friday night’s Christmas Tree Lighting in the city of Roy was quaint, festive and fun for all. There were cookies, cake and punch laid out with holiday plates and napkins. Lori Haun brought out her Mellophonium and played Christmas carols. The Triple Nickel was on hand to mingle with the townfolk. For the past thirteen years, they have…
Roy Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec 7
Friday, Dec 7, the City of Roy will have their Tree Lighting. There will be an open house in the Community Hall (Library) at 6 p.m. with cookies and hot cocoa. At 7 p.m., the tree will be lighted. Shortly after, Santa will arrive escorted by the police chief. Festivities will take place between the…
Lacamas Community Center Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1 & 2
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and bazaars. Even in rural areas, crafters are busily making special items that you might want for your Christmas decorating. So the Post is suggesting as you travel out into the south part of Pierce County next weekend looking for that perfect Christmas tree, you will want to stop…
Roy PTA Holiday Bazaar Nov. 17
The Roy Elementary PTA is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17. The event will be in the gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event, open to everyone. You won’t want to miss it! There will be over 30 vendors and lots of great shopping. There will also be…
SPFR #17 Board of Commissions meeting Oct. 15
South Pierce Fire & Rescue #17 Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a Budget Hearing on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Roy Fire Station 171,302 McNaught Street South, Roy,WA 98580 beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2012 Budget and Revenue sources.
Roy FISH Food Bank may be forced to close
The Roy FISH Food Bank has recently moved to a location across the street from the Roy Cemetery. This wasn’t an easy move, the building they previous occupied in the Rebekah Hall, 220 East 1st St., across from the Congregational Church, broke their contract and forced them out according to Rose Loveless. Their new location,…
Roy Pioneer Rodeo Saturday & Sunday
This weekend, September 1st and 2nd, is the Roy Pioneer Rodeo and preparations are underway on the rodeo grounds. The area is being dozed, the announcer booth cleaned and set up and the onions are being peeled. Onions? Yes, the Roy Pioneer Rodeo Association runs the concessions stand and is known for their fried onions….
Work progressing on 8th Avenue south and SR507 along JBLM range area
Changes are in progress on 8th Avenue South along SR507. The intersections of 208th Street and 8th Avenue South are close together and have long been the source of congestion, accidents, injuries and loss of life. It appears they will soon be farther apart and hopefully much safer. Remember to use caution in construction zones,…
Roy Pioneer Rodeo, September 1 & 2
Twice a year the town of Roy, Washington celebrates its history and hold the Roy Pioneer Rodeo at the rodeo grounds 8710 Higgins Greig Rd, Roy, Washington. Gates open at noon and the rodeo begins at 1:30pm. There’s bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding and more. Come out and have an…
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