by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The America Falls School District hopes to beef up its summer school options since they have not been able to hold regular classes right now, Superintendent Randy Jensen told the school board during the…
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Governor’s Stage 1 for Rebound Idaho
Our city by A.F. Mayor Marc Beitia I don’t think the intended subtext of Governor Brad Little’s Stage I for Rebound Idaho accurately translated to, “Open the floodgates.” It looked like Black Friday at many of the parking lots I…
Absentee ballots start being mailed this week
Election guide for contested elections in this week’s Press
by Daniel Moore
Press Staff Writer
The Tuesday, May 19, primary election will be moved entirely to absentee ballots, where voters can fill out their ballot at home and submit the ballot, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The county is processing the requests, and will start mailing out absentee…
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Kathy Jolley (Montross)
Kathy Louise Jolley (Montross), 76, of American Falls, passed away at home on April 8, 2020. Kathy was born Sept. 26, 1943 in Elk City, KS, to Burris and Evelyn Montross. Kathy was a very down to earth, sassy, and…
Austin Forrest Pevo
Austin Forrest Pevo – AKA “Frost Pevo”, 23, of Pocatello, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. He was born to Susan S. Pevo on Dec. 17, 1994. He was the youngest of three siblings. Austin was born and raised…
Renee Ferguson Miller
Renee Ferguson Miller finished her journey here on earth Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. She was surrounded by her children. Renee was born April 21, 1935 to Richard Douglas and Alice (Jones) Ferguson. Renee was 85 at her…
Mary Elisabeth Howell
Mary Elisabeth Howell, a longtime resident of American Falls, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. Mary had recently celebrated her 94th birthday. Mary was born in Washington, D.C. on March 21, 1926 to Tom and Mary (Clouser) Bowers. She had…
With COVID-19 present changes are made in A.F.
Our City by A.F. Mayor Marc Beitia Last Monday COVID-19 made its presence known in Power County. With its presence I modified and restricted all work and personnel within the city. Those restrictions can be found on the city’s website.…
Power County’s biggest employers take COVID-19 precautions
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Power County’s major employers are dealing with the spread of COVID-19 by taking precautions. For example, Simplot’s Don Plant, which makes fertilizer from phosphorus, remains open, but has limited visitors to the plant. They…
Geneva Vanderpool
November 26, 1934 – April 3, 2020 Geneva Jenness Vanderpool, 85, passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2020. Geneva was born on Nov. 26, 1934, in Council, ID, to Roy F. and Lela E. Hall. Geneva grew up…