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…
A.F. Council tries to give businesses a lift, pending legal review
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Mountain States Oilseeds in American Falls wants Elevator Street paved. The tiny gravel road, which runs right through the middle of the elevator district and looks more like a business access than a city…
The right place at the right time
I usually email all of my columns to Adriana but this one needs to stay under wraps for a little bit. This isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke so prepare yourselves. About a month ago I put a down payment…
March Madness
The madness is upon us. I can hear college basketball announcers Dick Vitale and Gus Johnson screaming and mayhem ensuing. So grab your pencils, do your research, grab your lucky rabbit foot. The NCAA tournament is lurking at every office,…
Cherie Ann Rymer
Cherie Ann Rymer, 56, of Pocatello, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 while on a cruise in Mexico in the arms of her husband. Cherie was born Jan. 28, 1959 in Pocatello, to Egon and Gwyneth Jensen. She…
Elmer Stecklein
Elmer Stecklein, 88, of Blackfoot, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, ID. The family will meet with…
Mark Edward Miser
October 3, 1963 – March 26, 2015 Mark Edward Miser, “Little Red”, 51, American Falls, ID, passed away Thursday, March 26. Mark was born and raised in Pocatello, ID. He attended Pocatello Senior High School. As a young man, Mark…