Trenton Val Rupe, 75, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 17, 2023. Trent was born on March 13, 1948 in Blackfoot, ID, to John Rupe and Gladys (Harrington). Trent was the youngest child of 13…
Breck Gerald Rich 7-26-23
Breck Gerald Rich, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and son, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ketchum, ID. Breck was born on Aug. 23, 1948, in St. Anthony, ID. He spent…
Fly to the Moon by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
OK, that’s not ‘near here’ or ‘cheap’…. how about you drive to Craters of the Moon. It is a national preserve between Arco and Carey. Established as a monument on May 2, 1924, it encompasses three major lava fields and…
Road resurfacing in process on east side of Aberdeen
The Aberdeen City Council had a quiet meeting in July. Present for the meeting were council members Alan Summers, Karl Vollmer, Brian Schneider, Diane Hernandez and Mary Leisy was present via phone. Karalee Krehbiel was absent. The bills totaling $254,453.51…
Golf ladies play odd holes count
The American Falls Ladies Golf Association on Wednesday, July 12, played odd holes count from the white tees, meaning they played all nine holes but only holes 11, 13, 15 and 17 counted. Tying for first place with a score…
Justice department, EPA settle Simplot emissions agreement
Fertilizer manufacturer will spend $150 million to reduce environmental impacts from operation The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a settlement with J.R. Simplot Company involving Simplot’s Don Plant manufacturing facility located in Power County, near…
Where to hike, close to home by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
A friend of mine is coming to visit from Canada soon. She is a fan of hiking and asked me for some suggestions for hikes near here. I have to admit, I am not an avid hiker. I do enjoy…
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.…