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Steven Friederich | The Vidette Grays Harbor PUD General Manager Dave Ward addresses the crowd after the commissioners officially hired him on June 10. In the background are PUD Commissioners Russ Skolrood, Arie Callaghan and Dave Timmons. Taking notes is PUD legals clerk Tiffanee Chaufty.

Home town drew Ward back to the Harbor for new PUD manager job

Dave Ward says he may have spent a 25-year stint in Tacoma, but he’s an Aberdeen High School graduate and the Harbor has always held a special place for him.Ward is the new general manager for the Grays Harbor...

D.J Coonse decided to “fight back” by shaving a Relay for Life ribbon into the back of his hair. The 13-year-old said he had recently lost his “Nana” to ovarian cancer. D.J’s father, David, said he supported the decision and shaved his son’s head.

Relay for Life celebrated

The ocmmunity celebrated Relay for Life of East Grays Harbor this past weekend. Here are more photos from the event.

Scot Pearson | The Vidette Kids line up to take on the bicycle course during the annual Montesano Police Bike Rodeo. The youth of Montesano and surrounding areas were provided a new helmet, had their bikes registered and were given backpacks with locks and flashing lights.

Monte Police rope in kids for bike rodeo

MONTESANO — For several years, the Montesano Police Department has been sponsoring their annual bike rodeo for the youth of Montesano and surrounding communities.Set with no less than 150 new bicycle helmets,...

Scot Pearson | The Vidette Montesano state participating athletes. Respresented are athletes from individual and team sports that suprised many with their efforts for the season. Student athletes represent; football, baseball, fastpitch, girls soccer, girls basketball, cross country, track and field, wrestling, powerlifting, tennis and equestrian. All went to state tournaments for the 2012-2013 season.

Monte athletes prove their mettle

MONTESANO — As the school year started for the class of 2013, it looked like it might be a rebuilding year for several of the sports teams at Montesano.Just two days before the end of the 2012 school year,...

Steven Friederich | The Vidette County Commission Cahirman Herb Welch signs the settlement agreement Monday afternoon. To his right is Commissioner Wes Cormier. To his left is Commissioner Frank Gordon. Waiting is Judge Dave Edwards.

Judges, commissioners settle lawsuit

MONTESANO — With a few signatures on a piece of paper, the Grays Harbor County commissioners unanimously approved a settlement agreement Monday afternoon with the three Grays Harbor Superior Court judges, ending...

Hoquiam Police photo Detectives took this photo of the paint sprayer that Russ Burke declared surplus and then later arranged to buy for his business.

Prosecutor drops theft charges against long-time Public Works employee

MONTESANO — The Grays Harbor Prosecutor’s Office declined to press theft charges against Montesano Public Works Lead Russ Burke, although a police investigation turned up more than 1,500 pages in documents...

News

Steven Friederich | The Vidette Grays Harbor PUD General Manager Dave Ward addresses the crowd after the commissioners officially hired him on June 10. In the background are PUD Commissioners Russ Skolrood, Arie Callaghan and Dave Timmons. Taking notes is PUD legals clerk Tiffanee Chaufty.

Home town drew Ward back to the Harbor for new PUD manager job

Local Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:34pm

Dave Ward says he may have spent a 25-year stint in Tacoma, but he’s an Aberdeen High School...

Relay for Life celebrated

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Saint Martin’s honors local students

Schools Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Not guilty plea in vehicular homicide

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Not guilty plea in vehicular homicide

Local Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Saint Martin’s honors local students

Schools Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Simpson Elementary celebrates student success

Schools Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Farewell for the summer from Satsop School

Schools Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm
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Sports

Scot Pearson | The Vidette Montesano state participating athletes. Respresented are athletes from individual and team sports that suprised many with their efforts for the season. Student athletes represent; football, baseball, fastpitch, girls soccer, girls basketball, cross country, track and field, wrestling, powerlifting, tennis and equestrian. All went to state tournaments for the 2012-2013 season.

Monte athletes prove their mettle

Montesano Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:16pm

MONTESANO — As the school year started for the class of 2013, it looked like it might be a...

Fournier Insurance Solutions Athlete of the Week

Sports Comments Jun 13, 2013 1:17pm

Straddleline ORV Park banking on grants for critical improvements

Sports Comments Jun 12, 2013 1:19pm

Hoquiam’s Jason Tole leads 98 out of 100 laps to win inaugural Iron Man 100

Racing Comments Jun 12, 2013 1:20pm

Grays Harbor Bowmen announce results from ‘Rainforest Safari’

Sports Comments Updated: Jun 12, 2013 1:15pm

Fournier Insurance Solutions Athlete of the Week

Sports Comments Jun 06, 2013 10:31am

Grays Harbor Raceway shows fan appreciation

Racing Comments Jun 06, 2013 10:30am

Quarter Midgets get dry track

Racing Comments Jun 06, 2013 10:30am
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Local

Steven Friederich | The Vidette Grays Harbor PUD General Manager Dave Ward addresses the crowd after the commissioners officially hired him on June 10. In the background are PUD Commissioners Russ Skolrood, Arie Callaghan and Dave Timmons. Taking notes is PUD legals clerk Tiffanee Chaufty.

Home town drew Ward back to the Harbor for new PUD manager job

Local Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:34pm

Dave Ward says he may have spent a 25-year stint in Tacoma, but he’s an Aberdeen High School...

Relay for Life celebrated

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Not guilty plea in vehicular homicide

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Not guilty plea in vehicular homicide

Local Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Monte Police rope in kids for bike rodeo

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

City fires Public Works leader despite dropped theft charges

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm

Prosecutor drops theft charges against long-time Public Works employee

Local Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 9:24pm

Relay for Life raises nearly $52,000 at event in Elma

Local Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:31pm
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Lifestyles

Ramers celebrate 50th anniversary

Milestones Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:28pm

Dr. John Carl Ramer and Dr. Leah Sonya (Byles) Ramer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on...

Ramers celebrate 50th anniversary

Milestones Comments Updated: Jun 19, 2013 12:32pm

Valentines celebrate 50th

Milestones Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:19pm

Calendar from June 13

Calendar Comments Updated: Jun 13, 2013 12:16pm

Pages of the Past June 6, 2013

Pages of the Past Comments Jun 13, 2013 10:30am

Calendar from June 6

Calendar Comments Jun 06, 2013 10:30am

Pages of the Past June 6, 2013

Pages of the Past Comments Jun 06, 2013 10:30am

Marriage Licences

Milestones Comments Jun 04, 2013 6:08pm
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Opinion

Consider a sales tax increase, instead of cutting weekend buses

Letters Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

After attending the June 11 Transit Board Meeting in Aberdeen and hearing the concerns regarding...

Consider a sales tax increase, instead of cutting weekend buses

Letters Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Grays Harbor Transit should keep weekend service intact

Letters Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Spittle bugs love our strawberries, too

Columnist Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Stink won’t last for long at Cosmo

Letters Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Consider a sales tax increase, instead of cutting weekend buses

Letters Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

It’s not just about oil, it’s about the oil trains, too

Columnist Comments Updated: Jun 13, 2013 12:16pm

Regarding Annie: Potty training kids

Columnist Comments Jun 13, 2013 10:30am
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Obituaries

Deaths

Deaths Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

Margaret A. GebhardtFormer Montesano resident Margaret Ann Gebhardt of Montesano died Tuesday, June...

Rodney E. “Rod” Savage

Obituaries Comments Jun 13, 2013 1:30pm

Lawrence William Hiles

Obituaries Comments Jun 06, 2013 1:30pm

Leland E. Cobain

Obituaries Comments Jun 06, 2013 1:30pm

Kyle Martin Schlesser

Obituaries Comments May 30, 2013 1:30pm

Willie Davidson

Obituaries Comments May 17, 2013 10:50am

Julia Marcella ‘Judy’ Preston

Obituaries Comments Updated: May 02, 2013 1:48pm

Marvin Carl Johnson

Obituaries Comments Updated: May 02, 2013 1:48pm
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Columnist

Spittle bugs love our strawberries, too

Columnist Comments Jun 19, 2013 12:22pm

It’s not just about oil, it’s about the oil trains, too

Columnist Comments Updated: Jun 13, 2013 12:16pm

Regarding Annie: Potty training kids

Columnist Comments Jun 13, 2013 10:30am

Dead heading rhododendrons can be a monumental task

Columnist Comments Jun 12, 2013 1:25pm

Satsop News: An old barn gets fixed up for wedding

Columnist Comments Updated: Jun 12, 2013 1:15pm

Keep some kind of weekend bus service intact

Columnist Comments Jun 08, 2013 9:33pm

Thank you for your service, Doug Streeter

Columnist Comments Jun 06, 2013 8:58am
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