Jerry Wayne Freeburne, 82, of Blackfoot, ID, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, surrounded by family. Jerry was born Sept. 13, 1940, in Newton, KS, to LaReta W. Sharp and Marshall (Jack) Freeburne. He was…
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W. Scott Rudeen 10-30-23
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear brother and friend, Dr. W. Scott Rudeen, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be in the following days. He will…
Humberto Reyes Castañeda 10-27-23
Humberto Reyes Castañeda passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 in Rupert, ID. He was born May 29, 1941 in Del Rio, TX, the son of Pablo and Mary “Santo” Reyes Castañeda. He married Yolanda Bosquez on March 15, 1959 and…
Near Rockland school rests treasures of past by Celia Klassen Press/Times staff writer
Tucked away near the Rockland School is a small building that could be mistaken for a house. The signage presents it as the Relief Society, but inside houses treasures from Rockland’s past. … Read the full story and more in…
A.F. School District announces significantly lower property tax
The American Falls School District is thrilled to announce a property tax reduction totaling $670,000 for the year 2023, according to Superintendent Randy Jensen. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County Press!…
Bulldogs pummel Hagerman
The Rockland Bulldog football team is slowly building up steam after a rough start to this high school season. Now they feel like they’re hitting their stride, says head coach Gerry Hunter. … Read the full story and more in…
AFHS honors students with Academic Letters
AFHS honors students with Academic Letters American Falls High School honored a select group of students who achieved an academic milestone last year, earning Academic Letters for maintaining a stellar 3.8 grade point average (GPA) or higher throughout the school…
Growing a peach tree from a pit by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Let’s take a break from political stuff and controversial topics and talk about something fun and prosperous! This year I have harvested 8 lbs. of peaches from one tree I grew from a pit. There is still at least another…
August “Junior” Schultz 9-20-23
August Edward Schultz “Junior” is fishing on the shores of Heaven. He was released to the big river in the sky on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. Junior was born to August Otto “Jack” Schultz and Helen Francis Claire Koppleman Schultz…
Damian Jacobson 9-20-23
Damian Alexander Jacobson, 34, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, ID. Interment followed at Falls View Cemetery,…