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JC signs $300,000 contract with CFD for ambulance services
Following a discussion with Central Fire District and Idaho Falls Ambulance at their previous Jefferson County Board of Commissioners meeting, the board chose to approve an ambulance service contract with Central Fire on Aug. 19, for $300,000. A contract with Idaho Falls Ambulance will be reviewed and considered at a later time.
Dubois prepares for upcoming annual Memorial Rodeo
DUBOIS — The Fall season brings students and educators back to school. Back to School Night took place at Lindy Ross Elementary on Aug. 26, the night before school started. ”The Place to Bee” was the Clark County Fair Aug. 15-17. To kick off the fair, there was a free dinner for the community at Waring City Park Aug. 16. At the dinner there was a smoked meat contest. Winners of that cook off contest are: 1) Bret Taylor; 2) Johnathan Spiess. After the dinner the livestock show took place. Even though there was a downpour of rain, a crowd gathered to watch and to bid on the 4-H animals. There was also a Round Robin for 4-H contests where they show their skills in working with a variety of animals. When the fair was open to the public at the Dubois Community Building, folks got to buy baked goods, watch a demonstration of beekeeping by Kevin Vincett, look at 4-H projects and vote for their favorite Open Class Contest items. There were door prize drawings held periodically throughout the two days of the indoor activities. Winners of Open Class Contest include: Baked Goods — 1) Cheyenne Jensen; 2) Jolene Johnson; Floral Arrangements — 1) Treva May; 2) Amy Murdock; Produce — 1) Amy Murdock; 2) Tub Tavenner; Arts and Crafts — 1) Kellie Tavenner Shaw; 2) Chasity Crandall; Canned Goods — 1) Amy Murdock; 2) Dee Anne Taylor; Photography — 1) Samantha Farr; 2) Dee Anne Taylor. Outdoor Contest winners include: Pickleball — 1) Brett and Amy Murdock; 2) Noah and Callie Neville; Corn Hole Toss — 1) Darrin and Treva May; 2) Bo and Morti Billman.
Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race
With 12 teams set to make the College Football Playoff this season — including one from the Group of 5 — the stakes will be raised in countless games across the country. And you can count a Week 2 showdown between Boise State and Oregon among them. While the Ducks could likely lose one or even two […] The post Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race appeared first on On3.
New clinic coming to Grace
The location of the clinic scheduled to begin construction in Grace next year. The location is just south of the City Park. At last week’s City Council meeting, the council was joined by Kent Loosle, CEO of the Caribou Medical Center, members of the CMC team, and a number of doctors living in Grace to announce the acquisition of land for a planned clinic coming to town sometime in the near future. “We’ve met with the architects. We want to design the facility through the winter, then begin construction when the weather changes in the spring,” Loosle said.
Pocatello Marathon director to retire following Saturday's races, daughter to take the reins
When Larry Bell started out as the first race director for the Pocatello Marathon back in 2000, he had a pretty simple vision for what that job entailed. “When we first started this, I was under the impression that all you need to do is get a bunch of crazy people, load them on a bus, haul them out in the country and see how long it takes them to get to town,” said Bell. “And there is so much more to it.” ...
Local fundraiser provides scholarships for 12 youth
A check was presented by Groll family Fitness to Bear River Hot Springs on Aug. 22 in the amount of $650. The funds will be used to provide swimming lessons to children through a need based scholarship when Bear River starts lessons early next summer. The scholarship is funded through...
PREP VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Top teams and athletes to watch
Last season was a tremendous one for Treasure Valley volleyball teams. Three schools from the area won a state title. Skyview continued its dominance in the sport, winning a fourth-straight state title. Fruitland won in 3A, breaking an eight-year drought for teams from the Treasure Valley. In 2A, Melba won back-to-back state titles. In addition to the state champions, Eagle finished runner-up in 5A, pushing champions Madison to the final...
The Idaho Foodbank Launches Statewide Back-to-School Campaign
LEWISTON – The Idaho Foodbank has officially kicked off its Back-to-School fundraising campaign, aiming to support children across Idaho who are facing hunger. This initiative is designed to raise awareness and funds for The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack and School Pantry programs, which provide crucial support to students in need.
Wildfire Should Have Idaho Contemplating Secession
When the Big Burn ravaged the panhandle in 1910, it came near the end of a hot and dry summer. Then the weather changed and the skies opened with moisture. But only after millions of acres had burned. Last week I spoke with mining engineer Darr Moon. He lives in...
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