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School closures, delayed starts Wednesday, Jan. 15

Jan 15, 2020

The following schools are closed today:

Bootlegger, counterfeiter, jail-breaker, murderer — 1916 news article sheds light on the notorious Joseph Henry Loveless

Jan 15, 2020

County commissioners agree to give Rigby a portion of building permit fees

Jan 15, 2020

Snowy holidays could cost the county in additional plowing hours

Jan 15, 2020

Man accused of sexually abusing teen boy

Jan 15, 2020

Jefferson County begins finalizing updated development plan as growth continues

Jan 15, 2020

As Jefferson County continues to grow and change, county planning and zoning officials are trying to meet those changes head on with an updated comprehensive plan.

Local Lions Club convention returns to Idaho Falls after 25 years absence

Jan 15, 2020

Lions Clubs International District 39E Mid-Winter Conventions will be back in Idaho Falls this year after some 25 years absence as announced by Dist. 39E District Governor Brooke Allen of the Chubbuck Lions Club, which in the past years has been located in the Pocatello area.

A winding road - Individual requests straightening Fifth West

Jan 15, 2020

Years ago, a judicial ruling mandated property adjacent to North Fifth West could not be rezoned from single-family residential use (R1) unless someone widened the road.

Tuckness cinches Bullfighter of the Year for the tenth year in a row

Jan 15, 2020

Dusty Tuckness has secured Bullfighter of the Year for the tenth year in a row, essentially making the 32-year-old Dubois native the first bullfighter of the decade.

Jefferson County forms parks and rec committee to help plan events

Jan 15, 2020

More events could be coming to Jefferson County Lake this year after county commissioners officially approved the formation of a parks and recreation advisory committee

Rigby judicial confirmation to cost $7,000 to $8,000 based on one estimate

Jan 15, 2020

A Boise attorney has estimated judicial confirmation for a wastewater facility will cost Rigby $7,000 to $8,000 and take three to six months.

Jefferson County to consider giving up, purchasing landfill equipment

Jan 15, 2020

Teton County is interested in purchasing a piece of little-used Jefferson County landfill equipment.

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American Legion to meet

RIGBY — The American Legion Post 20 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Crown of Life Lutheran Church education building. All veterans are welcome and encouraged to attend. For information, contact Post 20 Commander Ron Derrick at 208-569-0126.

VFW meeting slated

RIGBY — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1004 will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Rigby Senior Citizens Center, 391 Community Lane. For more information contact Post Commander Roy Gibson at 208-589-7182. The Ladies of VFW Post No. 1004 will also meet at the same time and location. For more information contact Diana Gibson at 208-589-3731 or Sharon Stees at 208-521-2517.

Sports

All-Area Football Player of the Year: Keegan Thompson, Rigby

Jan 8, 2020

As fifth graders, Keegan Thompson, Tanoa Togiai, Christian Fredericksen, Trey Talbot, Zhigy Falevai and Brigham Youngstrom were bonded by football and friendship.

Post Register All-Area Football Coach of the Year: Armando Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2020

Coming in from the fields — Jordan Hamilton becomes Ririe boys basketball coach

Jan 8, 2020

Teaching on the mat — Rogers takes on West Jefferson wrestling

Jan 1, 2020

Ririe's Hayes signs with Edmonds Community College volleyball

Dec 25, 2019

Rigby QB Keegan Thompson signs with Idaho State

Dec 25, 2019

It took just one visit for Rigby quarterback Keegan Thompson to know he wanted to play for Idaho State University.

Putting in the extra effort — Clark County boys join WJ team to wrestle

Dec 18, 2019

When two-time wrestling state placer Bubba Summers moved from Kamiah, Idaho to Dubois earlier this year, he found himself at a school without a wrestling team.

Big shoes to fill — Jake Landon takes over as Ririe girls basketball coach

Dec 11, 2019

When long-time, successful girls basketball coach Damien Smith left Ririe High School to accept a superintendent position in Wyoming, he left some big shoes to fill.

Future of Clark County football uncertain after dissolution of co-op team

Dec 11, 2019

Warcats fans had much to cheer about this year after the co-op football team finished 2019 as conference champions. But next year, there will be no Warcats fans, because there will be no Warcats.

Local boys basketball teams hit the floor — Rigby might be the 5A team to beat this year

Dec 11, 2019

Boys basketball season began last week, and local teams are at different levels starting off.

Wrestlers gear up for season, Ririe hopes to set record in consecutive state wins

Dec 11, 2019

Wrestling season began last week, and local wrestling teams are putting their skills to the test on the mat.

Young teams, high hopes — Girls basketball coaches have their eyes on getting to state

Dec 11, 2019

Girls basketball teams at Rigby, Ririe and West Jefferson are all young this year, but coaches have high hopes for their players.

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Milestones

Donna Ellen Parmer

Jan 15, 2020

Donna Ellen Deveraux, 84, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 11, 2020.

Campbell called to serve New Jersey mission

Jan 15, 2020

Campbell and Madsen marry

Jan 15, 2020

Dennis Louis Jones

Jan 15, 2020

Deone Tolley Cuthbert

Jan 8, 2020

Don Marshall

Jan 8, 2020

Don William Marshall was born on September 21, 1936 in his maternal grandparents’ home. Don was the fourth born of six children; four boys and two girls. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Marshall (Neville), their four children, Bruce Marshall, Dr. Bret Marshall, Susan Bitsoi, Jean…

Jack Koon

Jan 8, 2020

Jack Lee Koon of Burton, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in Bountiful, Utah; he was 60 years old.

Diane Telford

Jan 8, 2020

Diane Louise Fleming Telford, 89 of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Rigby Lake Nursing Home from natural causes. She was surrounded by her loving children.

Dell Olaveson

Jan 8, 2020

Surrounded by family, Dell Denning Olaveson died on December 30, 2019. He was born July 24, 1934 in Menan, Idaho to Martha Denning and Hans Emmanuel Olaveson. In 1937, the family purchased land and built a log home in Rigby, Idaho, where Dell attended schools and excelled in all sports. His …

Devon Stephens

Jan 8, 2020

Devon Larry Stephens, 46, passed away on Dec. 15th, 2019 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born January 14, 1973 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest son of Larry and Leann Stephens. Devon’s purposeful and happy life was filled with work, friends, and church service. He achieved Eagle Scout rank as a te…

Marchant celebrates 90th birthday

Jan 8, 2020

LaRue Beck Marchant of Grant is turning 90. An open house in her honor will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grant.

Jolene Simmons Sortor

Jan 8, 2020

Jolene Simmons Sortor, age 83, of Rigby, passed away at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho, Saturday, December 28, 2019.

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