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Jamie Delano Lockman, 89
Jamie Delano Lockman passed away on April 16, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho, at Bonner General Hospital. Jamie was born on December 10, 1934, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the son of Lester and Hilma Berg Lockman. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Bonners...
Work moving forward on McArthur Lake project
BONNERS FERRY — Work is moving forward on the U.S. 95 project near McArthur Lake. As of April, Idaho Transportation Department officials said bridge abutments and the pier, which serve as foundations for the bridge itself, are nearing completion. "Once these are finished the next step in construction of...
The Antique Nomad to visit the Rusty Trunk for appraisals
Local antique owners and collectors will have the opportunity to have items appraised by a prominent YouTube appraiser at Gypsy Girl’s Rusty Trunk locations in Bonners Ferry and Ponderay. George “The Antique Nomad”, the owner of Accredited Appraisal, runs a YouTube channel where he finds and appraises antiques in...
Some Sagle residents frustrated by proposed mountain bike park
SAGLE, Idaho— Several Sagle residents are advocating against plans to build a mountain bike park in the rural community. Wednesday, long-time residents came out in numbers to a public meeting at the Bonner County Administration building to oppose the proposed Panhandle Bike Ranch. Construction would begin next month on...
This Week In History - April 18, 2024
Washing of gravel in the ancient channel of the Idaho Gold and Ruby Mining Company at Leonia started last week. Two hydraulic giants are at work on the huge gravel deposits and two additional ones will be added as soon as the snow leaves the mountains. The Manx Cafe opened...
We need to return Woodward to Idaho Senate seat
As residents of the Bonners Ferry community, we have known Jim Woodward throughout most of his life. He is an exemplary individual in both his personal and public life. Jim is currently running to recapture his seat as Idaho State Senator for Legislative District 1. While in the State Legislature,...
Tuesday's Trouble: Benson takes high scratch, Week 30
Sheila Benson got high scratch game 165, high scratch series 437, second high handicap game 237 and tied for third high handicap series 648. Michelle Sweet got second high scratch game 164, tied for third high scratch series 428, got high handicap game 247 and high handicap series 677. Alice VanGundy got third high scratch game 159.Elaine Wheeler got second high scratch series 431. Carolyn McNeill tied for third high scratch series 428, got third high handicap game 232 and got second high handicap series 650. Evelyn Smith tied for third high handicap series 648.
West Bonner community expresses support for interim superintendent
PRIEST RIVER — It’s no secret who the West Bonner community wants to become the next superintendent — and he’s a familiar face. “They want us to clone Joe Kren and that says a lot about his leadership,” said Shar Johns, a McPherson & Jacobson consultant. The Nebraska-based company is overseeing the formal search process.
Volunteers invited to Earth Day cleanup celebration in North Idaho’s Sandpoint
Residents are invited to an Earth Day celebration event in Sandpoint to help clean up City Beach, lower Sand Creek and the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail. The Idaho Conservation League is working with the city of Sandpoint to clear local shorelines of garbage and debris from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, according to a […] The post Volunteers invited to Earth Day cleanup celebration in North Idaho’s Sandpoint appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Athlete of the Week: Gavin Rider, baseball
Gavin Rider, a sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger baseball. Rider plays outfield and pitcher and when he's not player for Badger varsity baseball, he fills in when needed with the JV team. In the past week, Gavin has played in a total of 3 games (2...
ALL-IDAHO GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bateman named second team for Bonners
Bonners Ferry freshman point guard Taren Bateman (19.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists) was named to the 3A girls second team. Bateman had a season high of 40 points against Lincoln County. “What a well deserved honor,” Bonners Ferry head girls coach Paula Petesch. “Taren has worked hard both in...
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