Jefferson County Public Works has kept busy with road projects and debris clean up as cooler weather approaches the region.

The Rigby City Council approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget Sept. 3.

The White House published the Presidential Memorandum on deferring payroll tax obligations Aug. 8, which Jefferson Commissioners moved to exempt out of Sept. 8.

The city of Rigby will be seeking funds through the CARES Act for two projects.

Due to increased enrollment, the Jefferson Joint School Dist. #251 qualifies for an Emergency Levy. 

MUD LAKE — “Mud Lake Telephone recognizes that the need for high-speed internet has never been greater,” said Justin Peterson, General Manager of Mud Lake Telephone in a press release. “Low speed internet plans are no longer effective, and our customers deserve a cost-effective high-speed in…

Jefferson County received approval for their first two CARES Act purchases.

Cafe Catalina opens, and temporarily closes, their doors in RigbyCafe Catalina originally opened in June 2020 as a member of the new retail spaces along Farnsworth Way. Offering coffees, tea, breakfast and lunch items, owner Michael Fillmore has posted updates on his restaurant regularly to …

The Rigby City Council accepted a grant funding the purchase of a video recording system through the state of Idaho COVID grant Aug. 20 in their regular city council meeting.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office made a statement Sept. 2 for residents to be weary of potential scammers.

While optimism was not rewarded for summer plans of Daughters of Utah Pioneers, most camps of the Jefferson County Company have scheduled meetings for September, a release from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers stated. A training meeting for officers, coupled with the annual Jubilee celebration…

The Jefferson Hills Women’s Golf Championship was held Aug. 21 and Aug. 22 at Jefferson Hills Golf Course in Rigby. The men’s event took place Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 at the Jefferson Hills Golf Course as well. Below are the results of these events.

Eastern Idaho Public Health announced several more COVID-19 deaths, bring the health district total to 15 deaths.

West Jefferson Senior CenterSept. 9 – Pulled pork sandwich (3 oz. pork, 1/3 cup beans), pears, salad greens with a wheat bun and milk.

The Jefferson County Commissioners held a special meeting Aug. 31 to discuss the results of the West Jefferson School Bond vote and the county budget.

Menan will meet to discuss the future of their Fourth of July Celebration at 7:00 p.m. Sept. 9 in person and over Zoom.

MENAN — The Jefferson School District #251 School Board will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Jefferson School District #251 District Office.

Rigby Police Department

The Rigby High School varsity girls and boys soccer teams began their seasons Aug. 21 with matches against Bonneville High School.

The Rigby Urban Renewal Agency agreed to pay up to $37,000 for the work completed along North State Street to fix water line and main issues.

Mitch Bradley, Public Works Director for Rigby, stated the city would be reopening their Area of Impact Agreement with Jefferson County.

(BOISE) — Governor Brad Little announced Aug. 28 the Idaho Department of Commerce awarded $48.9 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for 102 projects across Idaho that support improved broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services.

The Jefferson County Administrators and commissioners met for a staff meeting Aug. 24 to discuss how departments are moving forward and upcoming projects.

Rigby Police Department

The Jefferson County budget won’t see an overall rise for the 2021 Fiscal Year with the loss of income from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(BLM) — According to a press release by the Bureau of Land Management, the BLM Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (NF) are issuing Stage One Fire Restrictions. These restrictions went …

The following are the results from the 2020 Clark County Fair.

Greg Barrett has become a household name over the last 49 years through his time at Jefferson Joint School Dist. #251.

Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported three more deaths from COVID-19 in the district as of Aug. 24.

A large mountain just north of the Utah-Idaho state line may become a literal gold mine in the next several years – an endeavor that could provide a significant economic boost to Box Elder County.

Jefferson County Commissioners moved to reaffirm Prosecuting Attorney Paul Butikofer’s decision to issue Weston Davis an additional contract to complete work with the Planning and Zoning Department.

Work has started at the Rigby Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Nuvoda test trial.

Rigby City Clerk Dave Swager addressed the city council Aug. 6 to discuss financial statements, growth in the city and an increase in property value.

Superintendent Paula Gordon submitted her final decision to the Clark County School Board Aug. 10.

(ISP) — Paul Oler of Rigby was discovered approximately two weeks after crashing along US 20.