The Falls View Cemetery in American Falls is asking voters to help fund an expansion. The election on Tuesday, Nov. 2, will decide if the cemetery taxing district can increase its levy by $77,500 a year. The cemetery is running…
Awards given at city council meeting
Different awards were given and more will be given next month with the police department change over to Bingham County. Former Aberdeen Police Chief Chuck Carroll presented two awards for service to Aberdeen. The first was to Jim Heiser for…
COVID cases jump dramatically in P.C.
According to a press release from the Southeast Idaho Public Health Department, COVID-19 cases took a dramatic turn for the worse in the week of Tuesday, Sept. 28 through Monday, Oct. 4. The health department said during that week, it…
Roots Chips announced as finalist for entrepreneur week competition
Roots Chips will be representing Aberdeen at the annual Trailmix pitch competition during Boise Entrepreneur Week from Oct. 18 to 22. Founded by Zoey and Ladd Wahlen, Roots Chips makes handmade, gluten-free and all-natural Idaho potato chips. They source potatoes…
State park suggested for Rock Creek
Fish and Game could oversee highway district strip of land A popular Power County recreation area could someday be an Idaho State Park, according to one suggestion by a state official. The area, the East Fork of Rock Creek, was…
Aberdeen School District child screening set Oct. 22
If you are a parent who has a child three or four years of age with developmental delays, and are not currently enrolled in a school program, call the school to schedule an appointment. Preschool Child Find screening will be…
Aberdeen school district seeks information on recent vandalism
by Superintendent Jane Ward Aberdeen School District Aberdeen School District has recently sustained considerable damage from students that seem to be meeting a challenge as identified on TikTok as the “devious lick challenge.” Our restrooms have had the soap dispensers…
Hospital’s beds full with COVID cases
The Power County Hospital is diverting new patients to other hospitals, said Hospital Administrator Dallas Clinger on Wednesday, Sept. 22. At the time of writing, the hospital is at capacity. The hospital has the staff to care for seven patients,…
Emergency services chief recommends keeping compensated volunteers for ambulance district
District looking for staff, volunteers In the face of decreasing volunteer emergency personnel, a state study has recommended that Power County EMS switch to only using a full- and part-time paid staff. However, Emergency Medical Services Chief Di Jones told…