The Power County Commissioners decided against entering an amicus brief in a lawsuit between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and FMC, which owned a phosphate plant in Power County for many years. An amicus brief gives courts information from entities who are…
Fire District looks for volunteers to be firefighters, EMTs
The Aberdeen-Springfield Fire District is looking for dedicated volunteers who are willing to be EMTs as well as firefighters. Volunteers must complete the EMT course and be certified within one year of joining. “We understand how busy everyone is, but…
A.F. city works to complete projects before council changes
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council is working hard to complete several projects before the end of the year, partly because three of the six council members will be gone. Stuart Pankratz is stepping down,…
Ninth Circuit Court says FMC must pay Sho-Ban Tribes for waste storage
A panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled the Shoshone Bannock Tribes have the right to require FMC to pay an annual permit fee related to the former plant in Power County, near… Read…
City receives copy of World War II Roll of Honor
Ron Ellis, commander of the Aberdeen American Legion Post 59, and Wally Driscoll presented the city of Aberdeen a copy of the World War II Roll of Honor that is also hung in the Legion Hall. The roll of honor…
City plans insurance claim on wind damage
Roughly $25,000 worth of damage occurred to city property when a wind storm ripped through the Willow Bay Marina Campground, tipping over dozens of trees. The city is making insurance claims on the bulk of that amount. That amount includes…
Arts Council presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
The Aberdeen Arts Council will present the Christmas show “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Friday, Saturday and Monday, Dec. 6, 7 and 9. Curtains open at 7:30 p.m. American author Barbara Robinson’s novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1971)…
Election results
The Power County Hospital bond did not pass. Although a majority voted for the bond at 54%, it did not reach the 67% super majority needed to pass. COUNCIL MEMBER 2 YR AMERICAN FALLS (VOTE FOR 1) Rebekah K. Sorensen, …
City of A.F. receives block grant for Lee Street Park playground
The Idaho Department of Commerce has awarded the City of American Falls a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $150,000 to be used for the purchase of new playground equipment. The new equipment will be located at Lee…