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School board chooses elementary school name, building update

23 hrs ago

The Jefferson Joint School District No. 251 Board of Trustees decided to name the new elementary school Cottonwood Elementary School April 10, after a poll from the district’s patrons leaned towards the name.

Giving Cupboard continuing to serve Jefferson County families

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Commissioners approve travel request

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Planning & Zoning busy with updates

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District breaks ground for new elementary school

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P & Z approves plat amendments, other business

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The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two plat amendments April 4, that will be presented to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners for final approval at a later date.

Hathaway, Attorney General reach settlement: Hathaway agrees to stop selling mobile homes

23 hrs ago

Paul Hathaway, the dealer of manufactured and modular homes and the former owner of Hathaway Homes Group, has reached a settlement with the Idaho Attorney General’s office.

Townhomes approved with variances

23 hrs ago

Sunrise Estates’ preliminary and final plat for one-story, two-car garage townhomes located at 325 W. 1st S. with variances was approved Thursday night by the Rigby Planning and Zoning Commission.

City P & Z approves downtown overlay, other ordinances

23 hrs ago

The Rigby Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed downtown overlay Thursday night. The commission’s approval does not adopt the ordinance, but is a “do recommend” for the Rigby City Council, who will be holding a hearing regarding the ordinance April 18.

Area of Impact public input meeting

Apr 15, 2019

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department and the City of Rigby will be holding an open house meeting April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Joint School District No. 251 District Office, 3850 E. 300 N. The meeting will allow patrons to come hear the progress of the area of impact map…

City to help in waterline expense

Apr 10, 2019

The Rigby City Council voted to help in the costs of a waterline extending down 4000 E. to 200 N. and the new church Thursday night, with a not to exceed limit of $50,000.

Community Easter egg hunts scheduled

Apr 10, 2019

The Jefferson Star’s fist annual Easter/Spring Coloring Book is featured in this edition. Each completed coloring page can be submitted to the associated business by April 19.

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Rigby Wranglers annual basketball event

RIGBY—The annual community basketball game between the Rigby Trojans and the Rigby Wranglers Special Olympians returns tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Rigby High School, 3850 E. 300 N. Admission is $3 per person and all proceeds support Special Olympics Rigby Athletes.

VFW to meet

RIGBY—The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1004, will be meeting April 18 at 7 p.m. 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 be meeting at the same time and location. For more information contact either Sharon Stees at 208-521-2517 or Diana Gibson at 208-589-3731.

West Jefferson SD to meet

TERRRETON—The West Jefferson School District No. 253 Board of Trustees will be meeting April 18 at 6 p.m.

Sports

Franz and Mobley take gold at Boise relays

23 hrs ago

A pair of Rigby athletes claimed titles in throwing events in Boise April 6. Senior and Utah State signee Nathan Franz won boys elite shot put with a mark of 56-10.5 while senior and Wyoming signee Mateya Mobley won girls elite shot put with 39-2.5.

Local boys qualify for Junior Olympics National Championship

23 hrs ago

Anderson helps lead Montana Western to NAIA title

Apr 3, 2019

Ure named Gatorade POY

Mar 20, 2019

Ririe boys take 3rd, Rigby takes 4th

Mar 6, 2019

Ririe wins 5 straight

Mar 6, 2019

Ririe wrestling won its fifth consecutive state team title Feb. 23 at Holt Arena in Pocatello, outscoring second place finisher Declo 201-180.

Ririe pulls away from North Fremont to win 2A Dstrict 6 boys basketball title

Feb 27, 2019

ST. ANTHONY-- The No. 1 seeded Ririe boys basketball team looked to make it three consecutive titles in the 2A District 6 championship game on Wednesday night, but needed to find some answers against a No. 2 seeded North Fremont squad that seemed poised for the upset.

Madison holds off rival Rigby to earn 5A District 5-6 boys basketball title

Feb 27, 2019

REXBURG – It was ugly at times, with shots clanking off the rim, loose basketballs seemingly bouncing from end to end, and fouls marring any semblance of rhythm.

Rigby's Franz signs to throw for Utah State

Feb 27, 2019

RIGBY — Nathan Franz celebrated his 18th birthday by finalizing his athletic future.

Rigby wrestling taking 7 to state

Feb 20, 2019

This weekend’s state wrestling tournament will feature seven wrestlers from Rigby High School after the team finished in 4th place during the district tournament Feb. 13.

Local girl’s basketball teams fall short

Feb 20, 2019

The three Jefferson County girls basketball teams fell short at state last week after having great seasons.

Rigby earns boys basketball state berth with win over rival Madison

Feb 20, 2019

At Rexburg, second-seeded Rigby avenged two regular-season losses to rival Madison, defeating the No. 1 Bobcats 54-44 in 5A District 5-6 tournament game on Feb. 14. With the win, Rigby (19-4) earned a trip to the state tournament. Madison (20-3) drops to the loser’s bracket and will host Hig…

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Milestones

Patrick James Stewart

23 hrs ago

Patrick James Stewart of Dubois, Idaho and Grovetown, Georgia, died Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at the University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia after a long battle with cancer.

Keith Barzee

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Dorothy D. Siddoway

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Roxana Joyce Hammon

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Yates and Youngstrom to marry

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Olaveson returning from Sweden Mission

23 hrs ago

RETURNS—Jacob J. Olaveson, son of Brett and Jeri Olaveson, of Rigby, is returning from a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Stockholm Sweden Mission. He will speak April 21 at 9 a.m. at the Labelle 3rd Ward.

Donald C. Page

23 hrs ago

Donald C. Page, 88, of Rigby, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at home. He was under the care of Encompass Hospice.

Christensen to celebrate 80th birthday

Apr 10, 2019

The family of Nina Barney Christensen, of Shelley, is celebrating her 80th birthday with a party from 1 to 4 p.m. April 20 at her home.

Paul Harlo Drake

Apr 10, 2019

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Stone and Andrew to marry

Apr 10, 2019

Hailey Stone, of Rigby, and Carter Andrew, of Boise, have chosen to be married April 12, at the Rexburg Temple.

Shumway celebrates 80th birthday

Apr 3, 2019

The family of Ceril H. Shumway, of Rigby, celebrated his 80th birthday with a surprise birthday party March 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Grant building.

Twitchell to celebrate 90th birthday

Apr 3, 2019

The family of Orvin Twitchell, of Mud Lake, and the Mud Lake Historical Society is celebrating his 90th birthday with an open house from 5 to 7 p.m., April 12, at the Mud Lake Museum.

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