Theodore Osman Creason, Jr., 66, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, April 8, at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, after battling leukemia (AML) for almost nine months. Ted was a generous, compassionate, fun, loyal, adventurous and eloquent gentleman. Highly…
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Jack Spiva (83)
Jack Robert Spiva, of American Falls, ID, passed away at his home following an illness on Friday, April 3, 2015. Father of Elizabeth “Libby” Crowder of American Falls. Honoring Jack’s wishes, he will be cremated. No public services are being…
Dotti Palmer Green
Memorial services for Dotti Palmer Green will be held on Monday, April 13 at 11 a.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Home on 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID. Anyone who knew and loved our Dotti is welcome to join…
Take a kid fishing, make their day
Idaho Fish and Game is hosting a “Take Me Fishing” trailer event for kids to help them get excited about fishing and to help build a new generation of anglers. These trailer events will soon make appearances at fishing holes…
Virus infecting southern Idaho wheat, barley forcing tough choices for growers
University of Idaho plant disease specialist Juliet Marshall is warning farmers that winter wheat and barley crops across southern Idaho are showing a disturbing echo of last summer’s abnormal wet spell. Barley yellow dwarf virus, a major disease threat to…
Elmer Stecklein, 88
Elmer Stecklein, 88, a lifelong resident and an icon in the Bingham community, farmer, trucker, and business owner, died Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home. Elmer was born in Hyacinth (Hays) Ellis, KS, to Theodore and Philomena Dechant Stecklein…
City of American Falls begins bi-annual fire hydrant flushing
The American Falls Water Department will begin its bi-annual fire hydrant flushing on Monday, April 6. Hydrant flushing will continue on a weekly basis through the month of April and May. This bi-annual maintenance is performed to remove minerals and…
They are seldom perfect
by A.F. Mayor Marc Beitia Last Wednesday’s city council meeting concluded with a vicious dog hearing; a vicious dog hearing that ended with a split council vote but whose initial declaration was upheld. The thing with ordinances, like most things…
Right things happen at the right time
Preston wrote in his column last week about the right things happening at the right time, something I’ve probably covered over the years in abundance. There are certain moments in life that transcend the usual, everything from an engagement (like…
Sandoval, Torres receive Golden Pride awards
The Intermediate School staff was highlighted during the March American Falls School District Board meeting on March 17. Nominated were Alexandra Sandoval, fifth grade teacher and Marisol Torres, teacher assistant. The Golden Pride Award is given monthly to school district…