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Kaycen Sickels went to the plate looking for a fastball, and when Kellogg’s pitcher obliged last Saturday, April 27, the senior right fielder’…
Grangeville smashes Kellogg
Grangeville sweeps Kellogg, extends streak to 10
Prairie meet fills out a long list of new PRs
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RIGGINS — Bingo is tonight, Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riggins Community Center for all 18 and older. Funds go to the Senior Citizen Transit.
ELK CITY — Quote of the week: “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed.” – Thomas Jefferson
WHITE BIRD — “Hummingbird is the spirit of pure joy! She is the messenger of beauty and wonder, and she reminds us to taste the sweet nectar of life.” – anonymous
RIGGINS — “I love rodeos!” smiled 2023 Riggins Rodeo Queen, Kassi Miller. “Most importantly, I love representing Riggins, Idaho. The loud crowd, the competitiveness, the adrenaline rush, I love it all. Rain or shine, I’ll be ready to rock and roll and ready to go!”
CLEARWATER VALLEY — University of Idaho students just elected Martha Smith of Lowell as President of the Associated Students of the University of Idaho (ASUI). Smith, Clearwater Valley High School’s (CVHS) 2021 valedictorian will begin her senior year at U of I in the fall. Last summer she s…
ELK CITY — Quote of the week: “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.” - John Adams.
Opinion
Facts are facts: it is dangerous to be pregnant in Idaho under its effectively sadistic abortion ban that lacks any health exception. Women in medical emergencies who require abortion care are now being airlifted to other states, and some may suffer lifelong health damage by the time they ge…
I attended the information meeting on 4-22-23 at the Elk City School about the levy. Very informative. One statement that was made (we have unhooked many unused phone lines, saving 200 dollars). Thank you.
Q: How many voting precincts does Idaho County have?
Idaho is in peril, and we need a strong, dedicated, conservative representative to communicate with voters and fight for us in Boise. Larry Dunn is the man who will do that. I can’t think of a candidate for D7 House Seat B who is more invested and involved in the local community than Larry D…
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Obituaries
Our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Andrew “An…
Ruth (Blankenship) “The Boss” Cloninger was born Sept. 20, 193…
Richard “Dick” Oie passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, i…
Mary Pankey, of Kooskia, Idaho, 84, passed away Friday, April …
Barbara Ann Frei will be remembered for her smile, and her ded…
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