By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Since the accident December 2nd, the Wilcox Mill has removed four damaged silos. Their employee, Steve Green, the 44 year old former Marine who lost his life, has been commemorated on the city Christmas Tree and on the fence beside the mill. The difference and impact of the accident is…
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Snowing in Roy and Yelm by 7pm
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — I was headed to the City Council meeting in Roy around 7:15 p.m. and SR 507 had snow coming down just south of the railroad tracks. Remember to drive safely and get up early tomorrow morning in case the roads need to be travelled cautiously. Warmer weather is due…
Roy lights their tree and warms hearts
ROY, WA — It was a heartwarming Christmas Tree Lighting celebration at the Roy Community Center December 6. There was a large chocolate cake, coffee and punch, teddy bears for the children and a visit from Santa himself. In the background, Lori Haun played carols on the mellophonium, a kind of French horn for ambiance. members…
Account set up for the family of the Wilcox Mill Worker
ROY, WA — The Wilcox Family has set up an account for the family of the Feed Mill worker who passed away this week in the silo accident. Anyone may contribute at a Key Bank branch by specifying the Donation account for Steven Green. The Post is trying to find out if there will be any…
Worker’s body recovered from mill in Roy
ROY, WA — About 10:30 p.m. Dec. 4, rescue crews were finally able to recover the body of Steve Green, 44, a former Marine, from beneath the collapsed tank and grain of the Wilcox Feed Mill in Roy. He was married and the father of four children. KING TV link, just reported Wilcox Farms has set up…
Dec. 6 – Roy Christmas Tree Lighting
ROY, WA – On Friday evening, the City of Roy and the Roy Library will hold their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event will begin in the library with Santa visiting all the local children that want to come tell him their wishes for Christmas. There will be cookies, punch and candy canes too. Around…
The search in Roy continues
ROY, WA — You can’t miss noticing the Wilcox Mill in Roy as you enter the city in the dark. Bright lights have it illuminated like a Disney castle. There are three cranes on site, two which were operating this evening to hold up the listing grain silos so crews could begin to suction away…
Cranes and pump trucks arrive at Roy mill
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Two cranes are outside the Wilcox Feed Mill tonight as operation have begun to stabilize the tanks adjacent to the one that collapsed on Monday afternoon and remove debris. The electrical control room for the plant has been destroyed. Cutting loose pieces of structures and welding in other supports…
Wilcox feed mill silo collapses – one worker missing
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — A silo at the Wilcox Farms feed mill in Roy collapsed around three p.m. today. Chief Bob Vellias of South Pierce County Fire and Rescue said there are three workers accounted for and one missing. He noted that due to the unstable conditions with the tons of feed and an adjacent silo that is…
Roy Elementary Bazaar photos
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 4th annual Holiday Bazaar was hosted by the Roy PTA, Saturday, November 23. Here are some photo highlights.
Doubleback Band at the Roy General Store Nov. 22
Hey Everybody, Yup, I’m a few days late getting this out. It’s been real busy around here and I’m just now getting a bit caught up… So, First, we had a great time at the Kristmas 4 Kids event that raised a bunch of money AND I would like to that the wonderfully talented band…
Roy Elementary Holiday Bazaar Nov. 23
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 4th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 23. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the Bazaar features 40 vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The first 100 shoppers will receive a free gift! The…
Roy City Council Meeting – Nov. 12
ROY, WA — City Hall Office Hours Change! Starting November 7, the office is closed on Thursdays. PUBLIC HEARINGS The preliminary budget for 2014 has been filed. The city council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, and a final public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 25, 2013, to discuss…
City of Roy reappoints judge
ROY, WA — At the Roy City Council meeting Monday evening, the council reappointed Thomas Ellington as Judge for the Municipal Court. In other council business, the Police chief noted they had installed two more pieces of playground equipment at the park and placed a new stop sign on Ronge Street. The Council passed a…
The Roy Planning Commission needs you
ROY, WA — After the Roy City Council meeting Monday night, the Mayor, Karen Yates confided she would really like to have a couple of people step up and take a spot on their Planning Commission. With only three of the required five members currently seated, the commission cannot do business if anyone is absent. Three…
Defending the Braves
SPANAWAY, WA — Sunday October 6 at 1 p.m., the descendants of Fort Nisqually Employees Association (DFNEA) will hold a special meeting in the Bethel District area, The meeting will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church at 264th and the Mountain Highway. At the meeting, local Hudson Bay descendants will be discussed. Along Muck Creek were…
Bethel Over Emerald Ridge 28-21, Homecoming
SPANAWAY, WA — It was all there, the balloons, the streamers, the hats, shirts and school colored camo pants. There was royalty arriving in classic cars at half time, cheerleaders, hoots, howls, the band playing pep tunes and lots of people. The first score went to the Bethel Braves, but the Emerald Ridge Jaguars soon…
Wind gust possible to 57 mph tonight!
From the National Weather Service: Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 1107 AM PDT SUN SEP 29 2013 …POWERFUL AND DAMAGING WINDSTORM TO AFFECT PARTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TONIGHT… .EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS TAKING PLACE WITH A LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS EVENING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FAR NORTH…
Bake Sale benefit for Roy Food Bank
ROY, WA — Today, Sept. 25, is a bake sale benefit for the Roy Food Bank. The sale is being held in front of Old Glory mercantile on McNaught near city Hall. Stop by and make a donation and/or find a goodie to take home for yourself.
In the Bethel District, community is important
ABC Day is about community All Bethel Community Day at Spanaway Lake High School Come join us for the fourth annual All Bethel Community Day on September 28, 2013. ABC Day, sponsored by Bethel Community Services, Bethel School District,Umpqua Bank, Bethel Area Council of PTA’s, Pierce County Fire & Rescue, Air National Guard, Camp Murray…