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Church Provides Guidelines for Safely Increasing Activity During COVID-19

Church Provides Guidelines for Safely Increasing Activity During COVID-19

Sep 23, 2020

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has provided updated guidelines to help Church leaders and members safely increase engagement in worship and other activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jefferson Lake receiving playground equipment

Sep 23, 2020

Central Fire District meeting recap

Sep 23, 2020

Transfer station a possibility at County Line Landfill

Sep 23, 2020

Rigby Chamber welcomes newest doctor, talks upcoming events

Sep 23, 2020

Over 200 homes coming to Rigby

Over 200 homes coming to Rigby

Sep 23, 2020

Annis Highway will see two new subdivisions and over 200 new homes.

Single Vehicle Injury Crash on I-15, milepost 130

Single Vehicle Injury Crash on I-15, milepost 130

Sep 23, 2020

Justin Ruckdaschel, a person of interest from a crash Sept. 15, was located Sept. 17, according to a press release by the Idaho State Police Department.

CARES Act project for jail fencing approved

Sep 23, 2020

Emergency Manager Rebecca Squires informed county commissioners Sept. 14 that they had received approval through the CARES Act to place a perimeter fence at the Jefferson County Jail.

Menan 4th of July moves forward with new guidelines

Sep 23, 2020

The city of Menan will move back to their regular Fourth of July celebration for 2021 with a few adjustments.

Rigby celebrates homecoming with a win over Hillcrest

Rigby celebrates homecoming with a win over Hillcrest

Sep 23, 2020

Rigby High School won their homecoming game against Hillcrest with a score of 37-0.

Madison, Fremont counties under mask mandates

Madison, Fremont counties under mask mandates

Sep 23, 2020

Five eastern Idaho counties are now under mask mandates by regional health officials and, at one time or another, all eight have been.

Idaho reports over 37,000 COVID-19 cases

Sep 23, 2020

Jefferson County continues to stay under the Eastern Idaho Public Health Moderate Risk Level.

This week's Briefly

In Brief

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Free Lunch ProgramRIGBY — Jefferson Joint School Dist. #251 announced that the Food Service Program will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in the district. The meals are an extension of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch program to assist families affected by COVID-19. Families need to submit a Free/Reduced Meal application at jeffersonsd251.org/our-district/school-lunch/.

Jefferson CommissionersRIGBY — The Jefferson County Commissioners’ regular meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. Sept. 28. The meeting can be viewed via Zoom with code 512-530-026.

Rigby Lions ClubRIGBY — The Rigby Lions Club will be holding its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Senior Center. Discussion will include future volunteer opportunities and anticipating an outside speaker on protecting your vision and impact of diabetes. Visitors are welcomed. Masks are encouraged, but not required.

Sports

Rigby's Murdoch signs with Wenatchee Valley

Updated Sep 15, 2020

COVID-19 attempted to throw a wrench into the recruiting process, but Rigby’s Ruby Murdoch has chosen where she will continue her basketball career.

Rigby High School varsity soccer round-up

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Sep 2, 2020

Students from West Jefferson, Clark County and Rigby snag state wrestling rankings

Students from West Jefferson, Clark County and Rigby snag state wrestling rankings

Mar 11, 2020

Rigby offense goes cold as Trojans fall to Eagle in boys basketball state opener

Rigby offense goes cold as Trojans fall to Eagle in boys basketball state opener

Mar 11, 2020

Rigby outlasts Madison to win 5A District 5-6 basketball title

Rigby outlasts Madison to win 5A District 5-6 basketball title

Mar 4, 2020

Rigby girls defeat Thunder Ridge for first back-to-back district titles since 2012

Rigby girls defeat Thunder Ridge for first back-to-back district titles since 2012

Feb 19, 2020

Cheers and applause were already beginning to rise from the Rigby bench and the maroon-clad faithful in the stands with 35 seconds left in regulation of last week's 5A District 5-6 girls basketball championship game.

Ririe girls basketball headed to state

Feb 19, 2020

The Ririe lady Bulldogs defeated Firth High School 43-41 Feb. 11, sending them to the state championships starting Feb. 20. They will play Declo at 8 p.m. at Kuna High School.

Rigby's Togiai to Utah, Fredericksen signs with Idaho State

Rigby's Togiai to Utah, Fredericksen signs with Idaho State

Feb 12, 2020

Tanoa Togiai, Rigby’s much heralded defensive lineman, had 15 offers from colleges both large and small, each wanting the 6-foot-7, 295-pounder to be a foundation on their defense.

Murdoch embraces deja vu, makes free throws to send Rigby girls past Thunder Ridge 49-48

Feb 12, 2020

The Thunder Ridge student section chanted ‘Feel the Pressure’ and clapped as Rigby senior Ruby Murdoch stepped to the free throw line with three seconds left in last week’s 5A District 5-6 tournament semifinal game and Thunder Ridge leading 48-46.

Rigby boys rally to defeat Madison 57-53 for rivalry win

Rigby boys rally to defeat Madison 57-53 for rivalry win

Feb 12, 2020

It was a memorable Wednesday at Rigby High Feb. 5 as the afternoon started with football players Tanoa Togiai and Christian Fredericksen signing national letters of intent. The nightcap of the day was another thrilling basketball game between Rigby and Madison in eastern Idaho’s most fierce …

Young Rigby team on title defense in girls basketball

Feb 5, 2020

A year ago, the Rigby High School girls basketball team went the distance versus No. 1 seeded Highland, prompting a second 5A District 5-6 championship game and ultimately winning 52-46 in overtime for its first district title since 2012.

Rigby girls hold off Thunder Ridge to remain undefeated in 5A District 5-6

Jan 29, 2020

At Thunder Ridge, the Rigby High School girls basketball team edged Thunder Ridge 59-55 last week for a conference win in a battle between the top two teams in 5A District 5-6.

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Jefferson County Guide 2020

Jefferson County Guide 2020

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Milestones

Sommers celebrates 90th birthday

Sep 23, 2020

The Sommers children are pleased to announce that their mother, Mila Jean Freeman Sommers of Rigby, celebrated her 90th birthday Sept. 21, 2020.

Gale Ossmen celebrates 90th birthday

Gale Ossmen celebrates 90th birthday

Sep 23, 2020

Ossmen celebrates 83 years

Ossmen celebrates 83 years

Sep 23, 2020

Sandra Madsen Ball

Sandra Madsen Ball

Sep 16, 2020

Linda Lou Bond

Linda Lou Bond

Sep 9, 2020

Steven LaMar Groom

Steven LaMar Groom

Sep 9, 2020

Steven LaMar Groom, age 77, of Annis, Idaho passed away at his home Friday, August 21st, 2020 with his family by his side. Steven was born February 19th, 1943 in Pocatello, Idaho a son to Ray Cleo Groom and Telma Kathryn Toliver Groom. They then moved to Rigby, Idaho where he attended school…

Shuldberg and Yearsley to marry

Shuldberg and Yearsley to marry

Sep 9, 2020

Clarynn Shuldberg of Terreton and Chase Yearsley of Rigby are set to marry Sept. 12 at the Twin Falls LDS Temple. A reception will be held in their honor from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Ronnie Jacob Quick

Ronnie Jacob Quick

Sep 2, 2020

Ronnie Jacob Quick, better known to all as “Jake,” left us on August 25th, 2020 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Jake was born to Dorothy Keller Quick and Ronald Ves Quick on February 28, 1960. He was the third child born to them and the first and only son. Jake grew up in a house full o…

Sharon Mae Aitken

Sharon Mae Aitken

Sep 2, 2020

Sharon Mae Aitken, 90, of Lewisville, Idaho passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born August 3, 1930 in Rigby, Idaho, the daughter of Richard Edward Oram and Electa Ingelborg Stockham Oram.

Phyllis LuDean Merrill Johnson

Phyllis LuDean Merrill Johnson

Sep 2, 2020

Phyllis LuDean Merrill Johnson, 84, of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Rigby Lake Assisted Living with family at her side. She was born May 26, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Nathan Merrill and Mamie Leavitt Merrill.

Joshua Ryan Youngstrom

Joshua Ryan Youngstrom

Sep 2, 2020

Joshua Ryan Youngstrom, 39, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born November 13, 1980 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Lewis Jay Youngstrom and Joyce Rasmussen Youngstrom.

Margaret Ann Luther (Koonce)

Margaret Ann Luther (Koonce)

Sep 2, 2020

Margaret Ann Luther (Koonce) passed peacefully at her home on Anderson Island, Wash. August 2, 2020 after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.