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The old Fleischmann's Yeast plant in Sumner. (PETER HALEYThe News Tribune file photo)

Sumner: 100-year-old Fleischmann's building demolished by owner

8:11 AM - As she watched the Sumner Fleischmann’s Yeast Plant being torn down two weeks ago, Sara Hoime felt like she was losing a part of herself.

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Sumner: 100-year-old Fleischmann's building demolished by owner

Published November 4th, 2009 - 10:15AM

As she watched the Sumner Fleischmann’s Yeast Plant being torn down two weeks ago, Sara Hoime felt like she was losing a part of herself.

Chapter 11 for Cascadia

Published October 17th, 2009 - 12:05AM

The economic crisis that gobbled up fortunes across the country now has its teeth into what would be Pierce County’s largest development – at 5,000 acres and 18 years in the making.

Sumner: Overturned semi-truck on Pioneer Way

Published September 9th, 2009 - 8:10AM

A semi-truck has reportedly overturned on Pioneer Way. Pierce County crews are handling it.

Going green at the carwash

Published August 10th, 2009 - 12:05AM

If you’re a fish, here’s an all-too-familiar summertime scene of horror: Humans sudsing up their cars on a steaming parking lot as toxic rivulets of soapy water, engine oil and grime gush down storm drains.

Boy safe after being swept down Puyallup River

Published August 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM

A 10-year-old boy riding in an inner tube in the Puyallup River was swept away Friday when he fell out of the tube.

Local schools to share state funds

Published July 27th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Six South Sound school districts are among 22 statewide that will share more than $150 million to renovate or build new schools.

East Pierce chief dies while battling California wildfire

Published July 26th, 2009 - 7:44PM

East Pierce Fire & Rescue Chief Dan Packer died Saturday while battling a California wildfire, Sumner officials confirmed Sunday evening. Packer, 49, had been missing and presumed dead since Saturday.

Friends, family gather to remember fallen East Pierce fire chief

Published July 26th, 2009 - 6:28PM

The firefighters stood at attention, saluting as a flag was lowered to half staff in honor of their fallen leader.

Sumner cuts teacher program

Published July 23rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

An initiative to help teachers improve instruction will disappear from Sumner schools next year, a casualty of hard budget times.

Where kids can eat for free

Published July 13th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Here are just a few of the many federally supported free meal programs offered by community agencies and schools. Children ages 1 through 18 years old, regardless of income, can eat at the sites. Meals are generally first-come, first-served:

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