Category: Power County Press

Richard L. Carlile 7-19-23

In Loving Memory of Richard L. Carlile Richard Lee Carlile, beloved husband, father, son and papa, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the age of 92, surrounded by family, at home in Idaho, of causes incident of age. Richard…

Peggy Ann Jones 7-19-23

Peggy Ann Jones of Nampa, ID, formerly of American Falls and Pocatello, ID, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, after a sudden brief illness. She was 72. Peggy was born Dec. 15, 1950, in Eugene, OR, to Matthew and Helen Weech.…

A.F. lady golfers play red, white, blue

The American Falls Ladies Golf Association on Wednesday, July 5, played a mix of options, all called Red, White and Blue. Some holes they had to scramble, others alternate shot, and finally they also played best ball. Winning the night…

Apartment fire claims one life

The American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 145 Hillcrest in American Falls Wednesday, July 5, at 6:20 a.m. on a report of an apartment fire at Grande Cascade Apartments. … Read the full…

City of Rocks by Celia Klassen Time for Tea

One hour 32 minutes of driving time, 83 miles. The City of Rocks National Reserve is widely known for enormous granite rock formations. Although you won’t find shiny granite countertops, you can view granite in its natural form with remarkable…

Ralph Dennis Ure 7-12-23

Upon his return from Switzerland, Dennis joined the Army National Guard and began working in Salt Lake City for the church’s genealogy program. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Sheryl Jean Saville. They…

Monica Bethke 7-12-23

Monica Louise (Stroschein) Bethke, 71, of American Falls, ID, passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia and joined her Savior on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Monica was born May 24, 1952, in Aberdeen, ID, to Ronald and Betty (Prudhomme) Stroschein; she…

Golf ladies play best poker hand

The American Falls Ladies Golf Association on Wednesday, June 28, played for the best poker hand and three of them knew what they were doing. Tying with five of a kind (sixes) were Jo Cornforth, Trace Keyes and Evelyn Michaelson.…