Funeral home gaining new life as childcare center in small town of Pomeroy, where families have to drive 30 minutes for day care

For years, families in Pomeroy have driven at least 30 minutes to find childcare.

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: January 6, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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For years, families in Pomeroy have driven at least 30 minutes to find child care.

Now, a community-led effort is working to bring those services back to town.

For nearly two years, nonprofit organization Pomeroy Community Connect has been working toward fundraising to establish a licensed child care center – one that has not existed in the rural town for years. With awarded funds and a former funeral home donated for the project, organizers hope …

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