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Prep track & field: Preston girls capture district title at home
What has already been a memorable season just keeps getting better for Preston’s girls track & field program. The Indians reigned supreme in convincing fashion at the 4A Fifth District District Championships on their refurbished track this past week. The Preston girls racked up 81 points at the two-day meet, which concluded Friday. Century was second with 54 points, followed by Pocatello with 51.
Franklin city improvements share agenda
Amanda Collins, representing the Franklin City Park Renovation Committee, announced the selection of Great Western Installers, through Taggart Castleton in Logan, as the winner of the bid to update Franklin’s park. At the May 8 Franklin City Council meeting, Collins outlined the construction of a new walking path and...
Bear Lake Democrats announce location of upcoming caucus
MONTPELIER — The Bear Lake County Democrats have announced the location of the upcoming caucus that will be held on Thursday, May 23, according to a news release. The caucus will be held at the Bear Lake Senior Citizen Center in Montpelier. Voters will be able to cast their ballots on presidential preferences and they will elect delegates to the state convention. Bear Lake County Democratic Chair Joseph Messerly said...
Franklin County community to get its own farmers market this year
PRESTON — A farmers market is coming to Franklin County. The first ever Preston Farmers Market will be held on June 5 at 98 West 2nd North Street. This new market will feature over 30 vendors, and be held on every other Wednesday after the first one. “(People) want...
Event at PHS features candidates for sheriff, commissioner
The local Republican candidates for Franklin County commissioner and sheriff attended a “Meet and Greet” organized by the Franklin County Republican Central Committee on May 2 in the Preston High School auditorium. The event began at 6 p.m. giving time for people to visit with each of the...
'Napolean Dynamite' anniversary screening draws a packed house to Eccles Theatre
LOGAN – More than a thousand residents of northern Utah packed the Ellen Eccles Theatre on May 8 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie Napolean Dynamite. I went along for the ride – albeit reluctantly – because I had never understood the fascination with this indy film.
Spreading the love: New 'pop shop' opens in Preston
There’s a new business in town and it’s all about love — love of soda and love of bringing a smile to customers’ faces. Cody and Rachel Babneau are the new owners of the soda shack on the north end of town, in the Wellcome Mart parking lot. They may be new business owners in Preston, but they’re not new to the soda business — or to Preston.
Tiffany Hayes is Bear Lake High School’s student of the week
Senior Tiffany Hayes is Bear Lake High School’s student of the week. Her teacher Mrs. Eborn said, “Tiffany is always kind to everyone that enters our room. She will help anyone who needs it. Tiffany has been a joy to have in class. I appreciate how helpful and kind she is. She will be missed next year as she moves on with her life.”
Developing Town: Riverdale’s Midwives
Editorial Note: Part 372 of a series of further development in the early days that impacted Franklin County. (Sources: Riverdale, 100 Years 1870 –1970, Life Sketch, Biographies of midwives) In Riverdale’s early years the community was thought of as being in three separate sections: Riverdale, The Falls, and Battle...
Forest Service bulldozer vandalized and damaged near Preston
PRESTON – Bear River Zone trail crew members were shocked Wednesday morning to arrive at their work site and find the zone’s 50-inch Sweco trail dozer had been forcibly stolen and driven into and left in Cub River. Crews secured the dozer the previous evening after spending the...
PREP ROUNDUP: Century baseball team keeps season alive with win over Preston
The Century baseball team isn’t done yet. The Diamondbacks, whose season was on the brink following a loss to Preston in the opening round of the Class 4A District V Tournament Friday, kept their season alive and got payback in the process. They returned the favor with an 8-2 win over the Indians in an elimination game Tuesday. ...
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