by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer A communication breakdown between the city of Rockland and Power County officials resulted in the closing of the Rockland transfer station. The transfer station, where local residents can drop off garbage, is run by…
Clint and Myrna Phillips serve as grand marshals of Pioneer Day
The theme for this year’s Pioneer Day celebration held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Aberdeen this Saturday, July 20, is “Gathering Israel”. Clint and Myrna Phillips, this year’s grand marshals, have strived to be faithful…
A.F. City Council discusses Pocatello Avenue roundabout
by VaLonna Wardell Press Staff Writer The American Falls City Council met in its regular meeting on Wednesday, July 3. Dan Harelson from the Idaho Transportation Department gave an update on the Pocatello Avenue intersection. He gave the council visuals…
Aberdeen Research, Extension Center will host Twilight Tour
The Aberdeen Research and Extension Center will hold its biennial Twilight Tour Wednesday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event promises to provide a fun and educational learning experience for the greater Eastern Idaho community. Activities will include…
Governor covers local, state issues at American Falls Capital for a Day
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer Governor Brad Little came to answer local questions in American Falls on Wednesday, June 26, and got an earful from locals as well as some who came to American Falls just to have their…
Two men receive Legion certificates
Part of the Aberdeen Daze celebration included two members of the Aberdeen American Legion receiving awards for Outstanding Continuous Membership. Keith Duffin was given an award for 60 years and Bob Knudsen received an award for 50 years as a…
When no one is there for them
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer What happens when an adult cannot make decisions for their well-being, and their family are not around to make them? In such cases, courts can assign the Power County Guardianship Board to help make…
Patron reports graduation was not good experience for her daughter
Aberdeen school district patrons and the mother of an Aberdeen High School graduate this year addressed the school board trustees, Elaine Blik, Todd Lowder, Mike Shackelford and Sherrie Mauroner, during the regular meeting held Wednesday, June 19. David Wahlen was…
Reclamation will conduct maintenance, rehabilitation work at American Falls Dam
American Falls Dam, a 94-foot-high composite concrete and earth gravity-type dam on the Snake River, near the town of American Falls, will undergo maintenance and rehabilitation in 2020 and 2021. The dam was originally completed in 1928 and was reconstructed…