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…
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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…
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